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Esther N McCarthy
Esther McCarthy is a columnist covering the chaos, comedy and complexities of life for Irish women.
Beckham family rift
Beckham drama exposes the Irish Mammy's biggest fear — future daughters-in-law
If my sons ever find out it’s legit to disown a mother for dodgy dancing, I am done for

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

Esther N McCarthy: 'Let me explain why we didn’t christen our children'
Esther McCarthy: Why are Irish women of a certain age so very bad at taking a compliment? 
When I see teenagers lolling around the Mac counters, it triggers me. I'd like to see them make themselves look good with a pan stick, ghost lipstick and clear mascara

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Esther McCarthy: Work out to feel good about yourself, not to lose weight? As if
Esther McCarthy: Work out to feel good about yourself, not to lose weight? As if
Don’t be giving me that rubbish about muscle weighing more than fat. That’s a lie a kind person made up to make her chubby friend feel better in the 1990s.  If it is true, then I’m Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

New year's resolutions. Hand writing 2026 text in notebook
Esther McCarthy: Screw you, reinvention — my New Year's resolutions are aiming much lower
I’m just refusing to treat January like an audition for a better version of myself.

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

Esther McCarthy: From Sober October to Cork carry on, my highlights and lowlights of 2025
Esther McCarthy: From Sober October to Cork carry on, my highlights and lowlights of 2025
Don’t be expecting deep insights or heartwarming lessons, like, it’s just random stuff that stands out amongst the haze

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

Esther McCarthy: Does your child use Snapchat? Then you need to know about this secret folder
Esther McCarthy: Does your child use Snapchat? Then you need to know about this secret folder
Ireland should follow their lead!

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

Esther McCarthy: My cup runneth over — why can’t I buy a solid sports bra that fits?
Esther McCarthy: Flu season has turned the bed into my admin bunker
"The real deal, guys, the body-shutting-down, spirit-crushing lurgy that’s been flying around Cork faster than that rumour about the hurlers in the dressing room at the All-Ireland final."

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Writing a Christmas List with decorations and hot chocolate cocoa
Esther McCarthy: There are plenty of things on the festive to-do list we can get cracking on
Christmas lists are definitely on the agenda.

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

'Roasted Turkey with Festive Garnishes on White Plate'
Esther McCarthy: I panicked about cooking Christmas dinner, but it's just a carvery with tinsel
Get over yourself, Christmas dinner

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

Hungary v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
Esther McCarthy: 'I watched Troy Parrott score and was transported back to Italia 90'
Esther McCarthy on a goal for the ages — and a cheeky wagon who insulted her

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025

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