Comedians, DJs, and other performers are online bringing activities to cooped-up families, says Ciara McDonnell.

Ciara McDonnell talks to five Cork mums who have come together to create an event to show that an extra chromosome makes you extra special.

Whether dealing with toddlers or teenagers, parents need to establish a positive system of discipline, writes Ciara McDonnell

Diarmuid Vaughan, Cork Airport Hotel general manager, spent some school years in the US. He spoke to Ciara McDonnell

Our favourite celebrities on the moments that made 2019 for them

Ciara McDonnell shares seven of the best places to ring in the new year abroad.

Ciara McDonnell talks to four high-profile people about their festive traditions and favourite tracks

Pantos, big wheels, festivals — Ciara McDonnell rounds up the best events this December to keep you busy in the build up to Christmas

The impact of Myrtle Allen’s legacy is a story yet to be told, writes Ciara McDonnell

As Darina Allen marks 21 years of writing for The Irish Examiner, she talks to Ciara McDonnell about her amazing career.

Want to get away to the sun this Christmas? Ciara McDonnell has all the last-minute deals.

The secret to a lasting career in the music industry is hard work, mineral water and early nights all the way, the Celtic Tenors tell Ciara McDonnell

The wellness backlash has begun, writes Ciara McDonnell. So is it time to ditch the gratitude journals and Goop subscriptions?

If 2018 was the year of the gut, 2019 is all about our hormone health — and how we handle it says Ciara McDonnell.

As almost a father of two, Donal Skehan has realised that in order to survive with young children, quick and easy meals are key, writes Ciara McDonnell.

As the dark evenings draw in, Ciara McDonnell rounds up the cosiest hotel breaks

In January of 1994, RTÉ reporter Tommie Gorman was given a diagnosis that would change his life.

In aid of Cancer Awareness Week, we convinced four of our columnists to bare all for our Examine Yourself campaign.

Leah Murphy was diagnosed with cancer when she was 13. She says it's not easy finding out as a teenager but tells Ciara McDonnell that you have to persevere.

Celebrated actress Siobhán McSweeney may have found fame starring in a TV series set at the other end of the country, but Cork is never far from her thoughts, writes Ciara McDonnell

Neutralise your impact on the environment and choose a holiday that is committed to sustainable tourism, writes Ciara McDonnell

Roseville House is centrally located and perfect for exploring the seaside town of Youghal on foot and sampling its many attractions, writes Ciara McDonnell

Herbal infusions can contain properties to alleviate problems associated with menstruation, says Ciara McDonnell.

Playstival is the latest family festival to be launched this summer. Ciara McDonnell rounds up the child-focused events worth travelling for.

From family meditation sessions to discos especially for small people, festivals designed for families have become supercharged, writes Ciara McDonnell.

So that’s nearly Friday wrapped up. Here’s some of the stories we published on irishexaminer.com today which we hope will help you make sense of it all this evening.

From breakfast to yoga to paddleboarding, Ciara McDonnell, an avid morning swimmer herself, asks four top healthcare practitioners how they begin their day.

Operation Transformation dietitian Aoife Hearne believes women need to be realistic about their post-pregnancy bodies, writes Ciara McDonnell.

What role can doctors play in the social media age? Four GPs share their views with Ciara McDonnell.

There’s no tent to pitch, no sleeping bag to unfurl, no stove to work out. Embrace the luxury side of camping, from Ardmore to Dromquinna, with Ciara McDonnell’s pick of the best places to glamp

School’s out for summer – but keeping the kids entertained doesn’t have to cost a fortune, or indeed anything at all, writes Ciara McDonnell.

Children will be spoilt for choice at the inaugural Kaleidoscope festival this weekend, writes Ciara McDonnell

It has never been easier to plan a walk of The Camino where you can travel through breathtaking sites and sleep in luxury, writes Ciara McDonnell

Food fairs will spring up across the country over the next three months. Ciara McDonnell whets the appetite by looking ahead.

As Rory O’Connell returns with a new RTÉ series exploring international cuisine, he returns to his local roots for a new food festival in Cork. Ciara McDonnell reports.

Ireland’s top food awards are on a road trip — to Cork. Ciara McDonnell meets the team behind Backyard at the Blas.

Ciara McDonnell meets designer Sabine Lenz, whose new jewellery collection, Anam, marks 21 years of collaboration with Marian O’Gorman’s Kilkenny Group

So that’s Thursday nearly wrapped up. Here’s some of the stories we published on irishexaminer.com today which we hope will help you make sense of it all this evening.

Ciara McDonnell rounds up the best events and activities for children and families this Easter.

Ooh la la! Be a dancer for cancer

A new app is teaching children and their parents sign language, through the power of reading, writes Ciara McDonnell.

Keeping mum happy should be everyone’s priority on Sunday. Ciara McDonnell rounds up some getaways to put a smile on her face

Jennifer Rock talks family, the Nerd Network and how to love your skin, writes Ciara McDonnell

Karen O’Donohoe and Michael Kelly tell Ciara McDonnell what to expect from series two of Grow, Cook, Eat.

A programme supporting children affected by a parent’s cancer diagnosis is now available nationwide, writes Ciara McDonnell.