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Esther N McCarthy

Esther McCarthy is a columnist covering the chaos, comedy and complexities of life for Irish women.

Choosing to challenge for International Women's Day

Choosing to challenge for International Women's Day

To celebrate today's The Irish Examiner's virtual International Women's Day 2021 event, Esther N McCarthy finds out what the theme of #choosetochallenge means to these Irish Examiner writers - and to our very special guest speaker, Vicky Phelan

Mon, 08 Mar, 2021

Meet the women who made challenging the status quo their mission in work and life

Meet the women who made challenging the status quo their mission in work and life

Join us for the Irish Examiner International Women's Day virtual event

Sun, 07 Mar, 2021

Ireland's Fittest Family review: Fun-filled final as Davy Fitz and the Mahoneys take the title

Ireland's Fittest Family review: Fun-filled final as Davy Fitz and the Mahoneys take the title

Four teams faced into The Mountain, but after a lot of effort, a little bit of sulking, and a classic Irish mammy moment, there could only be one winner

Sun, 21 Feb, 2021

Ireland's Fittest Family review: A tantastic performance from Davy Fitz and his team

Ireland's Fittest Family review: A tantastic performance from Davy Fitz and his team

An exciting semi-final in Ireland's Fittest Family saw several competitors get stuck in the mud, but the Mahonys and the Allens emerged triumphant

Mon, 15 Feb, 2021

Ireland's Fittest Family: Anna Geary held the Brackens at a cliff with the breeze from her lashes

Ireland's Fittest Family: Anna Geary held the Brackens at a cliff with the breeze from her lashes

You can try all the motivation techniques you want, but nothing beats a bit of sibling rivalry

Mon, 08 Feb, 2021

2021 January Calendar on Note Pad Against Yellow Background

Bye, bye, January 2021, you were the WORST

January is never the easiest month to get through, but between vet bills, homeschooling, tooth trouble, and alcohol mishaps, Esther N McCarthy is particularly glad to see the back of the first 31 days of 2021.

Tue, 02 Feb, 2021

Bridgerton review: This raunchy corset carry-on is just what we need right now

Bridgerton review: This raunchy corset carry-on is just what we need right now

Period drama Bridgerton on Netflix features a Derry Girl and the voice of Julie Andrews. as well as having plenty more to keep you entertained over the next few days

Fri, 25 Dec, 2020

Weekend Break: A trip to Tipperary makes a new fan of the Ancient East

Weekend Break: A trip to Tipperary makes a new fan of the Ancient East

Looking for some family fun for midterm? From hikes and bikes, castles to caves, there's lots to do in the Premier county

Mon, 05 Oct, 2020