Joe McNamee meets the women making waves in the male-dominated food industry — who also just so happen to be sisters.

Farmers are due to get a higher price for their beef, following two protests on the issue.

The prospect of Garda security services having to arrest Irish Islamic State supporter Lisa Smith as soon as she steps off a plane from Turkey looks to have receded, after the family indicated she was “willing to talk to anyone to clear her name”.

A Rubicon has been crossed. There we were, an adult couple on a night out, with no child in sight, and, with me confirming across a bar whether it was a merlot or a cabsav, I very nearly called my wife Mammy. Luckily her name begins with Ma so I was able to divert at the last minute. Mammm… arie. It wasn’t graceful. Figuratively speaking, I avoided the goalpost and ended up tangled in the back of the net but still, with no broken kneecap.

It is important for parents to engage in enjoyable exercise routines with their children, writes Pat Fitzpatrick.

Minister Charlie Flanagan has announced that the Family Law Bill 2019 has now passed all stages in the Oireachtas.

There's a story in my family that goes like this. One time, before I was born, my parents went to America, leaving my sister Over Home in my grandparents’ house.

A new UK study also found that 20% of parents refuse to take any money from their children to help pay the bills.

The Netherlands had to get rid of 11% of its dairy cows due to its phosphate surplus, which can be traced back to their large imports of feed.

Rory Cowan pays tribute to his beloved mother Esther, and makes us chuckle along the way, in Mrs Cowan’s Boy, a new book about his relationship with his biggest supporter.

Quite by accident, I encountered a beloved competitor this weekend. If you think that sounds like a contradiction in terms, let me bring you in on a secret.

Within the first hour of Day One, the eldest had devoured a veritable mixing bowl full of cereal and whatever else he could get his hands on that constituted as breakfast.

From A (what to do when you get to the airport) through the practicalities of P (packing for kids) and the best ways of catching those all important Zzzzs on a long-haul flight, Caroline Hennessy has 26 top tips for making flying fun this summer.

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

How can we raise emotionally healthy children? The answer may come from the parent’s own emotional state, suggests Paul Gilligan.

From whale-watching and open farms to zoos, Marjorie Brennan looks at some of the options for animal-centred days out.

The current family law system is “broken” and failing the most vulnerable people in Irish society, a conference has heard.

Life is all change for TV host and food writer Donal Skehan. A move to Los Angeles four years ago shook things up, but the real whirlwind was the arrival of his son, Noah, 16 months ago.

Barrister and author Tim Bracken provides a list of frequently used words and questions that often arise in relation to probate matters

The family of a man shot dead in 1976 say they have been failed by the Irish Government and the Gardaí.

PARENTS of young children take note… these are not the best days of your life. Being sleep deprived and dealing with a toddler who’s inconsolable because you’ve opened the car door instead of letting them do it, is not a thing you should ‘enjoy’.

How courts deal with family law cases should be overhauled, with the current system characterised by lengthy waiting lists, overworked judges and out-of-date surroundings, an Oireachtas Committee has heard.

"Tell them you love them every day," is the heart-breaking advice given by a Co Louth husband who now tenderly applies his wife's make-up for her after she suffered a stroke over a year ago.

‘Pre-conception’ approval of parentage as part of a sperm-donation agreement would provide legal certainty for all involved in the case of home insemination, writes Dr Brian Tobin.

Trying to get your clan to put down that phone or tablet and get up and get active is no easy task. Susan O’Shea suggests 10 tried and tested methods

A special mass and wreath laying ceremony will take place for the victims of the Stardust fire in Dublin today.

With Valentine’s Day in mind, top chef Rachel Allen shares three recipes that are fun for children to make — and eat. By Arlene Harris

What is meant by the family and family life in this country has changed, writes Richard Hogan.

A few months ago I started going out with a great guy. The problem is, he thinks he’s fantastic in bed and is always making self congratulatory comments about it. But the truth is he’s not taking the time to get to know what I want, because he thinks he knows it all already.”

YOU know that old saying, ‘Out with the old and in with the new,’ well we truly embraced it in the run up to Christmas, ridding ourselves of useless tat lying around, such as newspapers, screwdrivers and even a bicycle pump sitting on windowsills so long we no longer even noticed them.

Elizabeth O'Neill talks to two families about multigenerational living.

The family of the late rock singer Dolores O’Riordan are to be presented with a special posthumous award on her behalf, by the University of Limerick, later this month.

I wondered what kind of life you'd have to have led to pack out a church at 77 years of age. How full your life would need to draw such a crowd, asks Joyce Fegan

As we hurtle towards 2019, I have already dodged several recipes for smoothies on social media.

The family of a two-year-old girl who are fundraising for life-changing surgery for her have been the victims of two attempted break-ins.

An Irish woman who has been organising Christmas dinners for people living alone for 32 years has received phone calls from people living in Spain and Holland wanting to attend her renowned festive fair.

An Post has launched a touching Christmas campaign that sees Irish people who are unable to spend Christmas with their families take part in sedning their nearest and dearest a surprise message.

My 15-year-old son seems to be getting in a lot of trouble at the moment.

Boundaries teach our children how to make the right decision when they are alone, writes Richard Hogan

Free books throughout a child’s life and new initiatives for children’s early learning will form part of a campaign to boost family supports.

Calling all families who are fans of the spookier things in life.

Ciara McDonnell highlights some of the best family-friendly mid-term staycation breaks this Halloween.

My son turns nine in the next few days. He has decided on an outing to the cinema with a few of his friends to see the new ‘Goosebumps’ movie followed by a trip to the Golden Arches to chow down on all things deep fried and chock-full of additives.

From podcasts to TV programmes and forums, mums are breaking with tradition and freely talking about the trials of labour. But is this always a good thing, asks Sharon Ní Chonchúir.

Last Saturday I woke in a good mood. Not having to leap out of bed for any early morning reason meant I could lie there a little while longer.

The families behind Ireland’s high-performing dairy industry had their day in the sun at the NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards presentation.