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Esther N McCarthy

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

Family enjoys an exciting soccer match together at home, celebrating every goal with joy and enthusiasm

Esther McCarthy: The Traitors shows why we should bring back watching TV as a family

Esther argues for the merits of fighting for a good spot on the couch and watching telly together as a family

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Esther McCarthy: When does treasure become mere tat?

Esther McCarthy: When does treasure become mere tat?

I found a scroll in a cardboard yoke and pulled it out expecting it to be a print of some sort, Instead, it was my great-great-uncle Eugene’s teaching diploma from 1929.

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Esther McCarthy: Thanks to Katie Taylor, girls can now punch above their weight

Esther McCarthy: Thanks to Katie Taylor, girls can now punch above their weight

Thanks to Katie, whether a girl walks or skips is completely up to her

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Single Mother At Home Getting Son Wearing Uniform Ready For First Day Of School

Esther McCarthy: Since when did back to school start in August?

Esther talks about the return of 'The Routine'

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

An empty Colourful children playground in the middle of the park

Esther McCarthy: A mammy’s pleas for change — one per stage of childhood

I used to be sweating like Bertie Ahern at a CMAT concert.

Sat, 22 Aug, 2026

Esther McCarthy: Step aside Tom Holland — Spider-Mammy has something to say

With great power comes great responsibility says Esther McCarthy

Sat, 15 Aug, 2026

Hands, group and toast champagne at party in celebration, goals or connection for success in career at night. Business people, d

Esther McCarthy: Why I haven’t had a drink in exactly eight weeks

It’s hard to break the booze habit in Ireland

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026

Snaks

Esther McCarthy: The most luxurious gift of all? Time alone

Despite all the craving, 83% of women say actually getting hold of alone time is difficult for them

Sat, 01 Aug, 2026

Blue sky with sun

Esther McCarthy: Making hay while the sun shines — five happy moments from this week

Everything seems to be blooming where you least expect it.

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Wide angle of beach near Rincon, Puerto Rico with tall palm trees reaching out over the sand

Esther McCarthy: People show their true selves on the beach — here's who I've seen this summer

I have acclimatised to our new weather and have accepted the beach as my new home

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026