'I used to berate myself': Initiative offers a helping hand for mams

‘Just for Mams’ is an initiative which aims to help improve the self-esteem of mothers, writes Áilín Quinlan.

With three children, a part-time job and the responsibility for the mountain of paperwork involved in the running of the family farm, 42-year-old Joann Crean is a busy lady.

Up to a year ago, this farmer’s wife took it for granted that — in her own mind at least — she came last.