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Esther N McCarthy

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

Esther McCarthy: How do we live a sustainable life without living in a treehouse in the forest?

Esther McCarthy: How do we live a sustainable life without living in a treehouse in the forest?

I sometimes get despondent, worrying about the world we’re passing on. So to cheer myself and yourself up, here’s three reasons to have hope for the future

Sat, 17 May, 2025

Esther McCarthy: How I ruined a man's favourite dessert forever during my work experience

Esther McCarthy: How I ruined a man's favourite dessert forever during my work experience

Look, ‘tis far from pavlova I was reared

Sat, 10 May, 2025

Esther McCarthy: Boys need to get the message — they are wonderful

Esther McCarthy: Boys need to get the message — they are wonderful

I want them to lean into their capacity for decency. I want them to grow up brave and confident enough to be kind. Clued in enough to question the nonsense they’ll see online.

Sat, 03 May, 2025

TV SIMPSONS

Esther McCarthy: 'The Simpsons' is always there for me if I need a televisual hug

If only I’d applied as much mental focus on my science, it could have been me blasting into space instead of that Katy Perry wan. Ooh, remember the episode when Homer goes into space?

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

Esther McCarthy: 'Menopause doesn’t wait for June — and neither should we'

Esther McCarthy: 'Menopause doesn’t wait for June — and neither should we'

Can we trust the news this week that the delayed scheme will come into effect on June 1?

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

Esther McCarthy: I have nothing but respect for the children participating in Feis Maitiú

Esther McCarthy: I have nothing but respect for the children participating in Feis Maitiú

It takes grit to start over when you mess up

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025

Esther McCarthy: Odes to Irish mammies of all types, from cool moms to mothers-in-law

Esther McCarthy: Odes to Irish mammies of all types, from cool moms to mothers-in-law

Wouldn’t it be great if there were verses for all the different types of mammies out there?

Sat, 29 Mar, 2025

Esther McCarthy: I hope to pass down the legacy of my mam’s love to my children

Esther McCarthy: I hope to pass down the legacy of my mam’s love to my children

I didn’t get to know her myself. I have fragments, flutters, feelings

Sat, 22 Mar, 2025

Esther McCarthy: What your profile picture says about you

They tend to fall into distinct categories

Sat, 15 Mar, 2025

Esther McCarthy: This is why I don’t want International Women's Day to exist

Esther McCarthy: This is why I don’t want International Women's Day to exist

The patriarchy wasn’t built in a day, and it won’t be dismantled in one day either

Fri, 07 Mar, 2025