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Bernard O'Shea: I’ve decided to renew my marriage vows… here's my new list of promises

After 17 years together, I've finally worked out what my wife actually wants me to promise her

Bernard O'Shea: From self-checkouts to QR code menus, why is everything in life so damned complicated?

Bernard O'Shea: My own Zara 'death pants' moments — three fashion mistakes I'll never live down

Bernard O'Shea: Why have we turned 'doing nothing' into a guilt trip?

Bernard O'Shea: The Dad Bod Diaries — Forget Looksmaxxing... try Middleagemaxxing

My name is Bernard O’Shea, and I’m addicted to buying stuff online that I don't need

Bernard O'Shea: I want England to do well at the World Cup but I fear for Roy Keane if they win it

Bernard O'Shea: I want England to do well at the World Cup but I fear for Roy Keane if they win it

England going out on penalties would suit me just fine

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

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Bernard O'Shea: Have you heard of the 'fart walk'? Here are five things to know

A ridiculous name, a viral wellness trend and a surprising amount of science.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

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Bernard O'Shea — The Dad Bod Diaries: Five things your wee is trying to tell you

We shouldn't be squeamish about urine, because often it is trying to send us a report on our health

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

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Bernard O'Shea: The Dad Bod Diaries — My weight has gone up... but at least I've got a plan now

I've spent months waiting for motivation to arrive. It never did. Instead, I discovered five tiny 'Bernard Steps'

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

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Bernard O'Shea — The Dad Bod Diaries: Help! This culture of TMI is ruining my BMI

I know enough about weight loss to sit the Leaving Cert in it. And yet I still find myself eating chocolate biscuits at 11 o’clock at night

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Bernard O'Shea: The Dad Bod Diaries — Where has the food of my youth gone?

Bernard O'Shea: The Dad Bod Diaries — Where has the food of my youth gone?

With the likes of the red Bounty and Lilt quietly disappearing from our shelves, I wonder if middle age is really a case of just becoming homesick for the snacks that shaped us

Thu, 21 May, 2026

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Bernard O'Shea: The Dad Bod Diaries — I went to Venice to find myself. I found pastries

I arrived in Italy determined to stay disciplined in my health regime. Three pistachio pastries later, I realised my relationship with food has far more to do with comfort than hunger

Thu, 14 May, 2026

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Bernard O'Shea: Five things I learned when I went clothes shopping with a 42-inch waist

There are few places more spiritually challenging than a men’s changing room when you’re operating at a 42-inch waist

Thu, 07 May, 2026

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Bernard O’Shea: The Dad Bod Diaries — Five things I’ve learned about procrastination

Here's the ultimate handbook for expertly postponing everything you swear you’ll begin next Monday..., says Bernard O'Shea

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

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Bernard O'Shea: My (achievable) list of things you should have done by 50

Fewer milestones, more small, ridiculous moments — my list of 50 things to aim for by the time you hit the half century

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

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Bernard O'Shea — The Dad Bod Diaries: My five-step guide to taking yourself less seriously

Rethinking the dad bod jokes, I’m starting to see that always looking on the light side of life might be the only way forward

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

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Bernard O'Shea: Now I'm in my 40s, alcohol affects me differently — here's how and why

One glass once meant a good night ahead. Now, in my forties, it signals a difficult week, says Bernard O'Shea

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Bernard O'Shea — The Dad Bod Diaries: The food log of a hungry but health-conscious man

Bernard O'Shea — The Dad Bod Diaries: The food log of a hungry but health-conscious man

In the latest chapter of his Dad Bod Diaries, Bernard O'Shea tracks a full day of his eating, his attitude to eating... and thinking about eating

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

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Bernard O'Shea — The Dad Bod Diaries: Whisper it, but am I afraid to succeed?

When his youngest stopped holding his hand crossing the road, Bernard O'Shea took it as a chance to explore his inner feelings about his exercise regime, and came to a starkly honest conclusion

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Bernard O'Shea — The Dad Bod Diaries: A trip to Norway changed how I view myself

Bernard O'Shea — The Dad Bod Diaries: A trip to Norway changed how I view myself

We Irish need to adopt a Norwegian approach when it comes to exercise, diet, and wellbeing, says Bernard O'Shea

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

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Bernard O'Shea - The Dad Bod Diaries: It's high time I asked... what IS a 'dad bod'?

From ancient Greece to present day, the classic male form has changed shape. So what exactly does a 'dad bod' look like, asks Bernard O'Shea

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

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Bernard O’Shea: The Dad Bod Diaries Week 10 — Bread and me... it's complicated

In my 20s, bread was fuel. I could eat it with abandon. Now, at 46, the same bread appears to behave differently

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

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Bernard O’Shea: The Dad Bod Diaries Week 9 — dopamine, daydreams and deadlifts

My social media feed promises transformation in 47 'easy' steps, says Bernard O'Shea, as he continues his fitness regime

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

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Bernard O'Shea: The Dad Bod Diaries, Week 8 — discovering the humbling power of squats

'I hate them. Unfortunately, they may be the key to longevity,' explains Bernard O'Shea as he continues his exercise regime

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

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Bernard O’Shea: The Dad Bod Diaries Week 7 — When tiredness masquerades as failure

A week of burgers, caffeine and broken sleep reminded me falling off the wagon isn’t the danger — exhaustion is

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

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Dad Bod Diaries Week 6: Five things I’ve learned about coffee, fitness, and moderation

There was a period of my life when coffee wasn't a drink — it was a strategy

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

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The only plank in the gym who can’t get a grip: The Dad Bod Diaries Week 4

I’ve spent years avoiding weights in favour of cardio, but a plank I couldn’t hold and a grip I couldn’t trust revealed midlife fitness isn’t about looking good — it’s about holding on

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

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The Dad Bod Diaries — Week 3: Life is what happens after a rake of pints

There’s a specific lie we tell ourselves in middle age... and it usually arrives disguised as optimism

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

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The Dad Bod Diaries: After 8pm, I would gnaw through a baguette like a man escaping captivity

I’ve imposed a strict post-6pm food ban, because the real battle happens at night

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

Bernard O’Shea: Five things I’ve learned about celebrity pet cloning

Bernard O’Shea: Five things I’ve learned about celebrity pet cloning

It’s only a matter of time before some Hollywood A-lister introduces their new dog with the line: 'You might remember her from such past lives as… herself'

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Bernard O'Shea: Four things I learned about the 6-7 meme

Bernard O'Shea: Four things I learned about the 6-7 meme

Turns out modern parenting is mostly pretending you understand slang while Googling under the table

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

Bernard O'Shea: Five things I wish I’d known in my 30s (but only learned in my 40s)

Bernard O'Shea: Five things I wish I’d known in my 30s (but only learned in my 40s)

Turns out your 40s are just your 30s with less cartilage and more back pain

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

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Bernard O'Shea: Five things I learned about the 'quiet luxury' craze

'Quiet luxury' is the new way to show you’re rich without looking like you’re rich

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

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Five things my kids have learned going to Ireland soccer matches this year

If loyalty depended on winning, every child in Ireland would support France or Argentina. Loyalty is choosing to keep showing up — even when the results don’t. It’s understanding that sometimes the journey home is quieter than the journey in, and that’s okay

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

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Bernard O'Shea: 5 things to do in November for a head start on your New Year’s weight loss

Every year, I make the same promise: January is when I will sort myself out.

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Bernard O'Shea: Five things I've learned about middle-aged friendship maintenance

Bernard O'Shea: Five things I've learned about middle-aged friendship maintenance

Here are the key things I’ve learned about keeping friendships not just alive, but quietly thriving, in the middle-aged jungle

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

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Bernard O'Shea: Five things the President of Ireland can do that parents have to do all the time

The Irish President has surprising constitutional powers — but most of them look suspiciously like everyday parenting duties

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

Bernard O'Shea: Oasis wasn’t just a gig but a reminder of who I was and who I’ll always be

Bernard O'Shea: Oasis wasn’t just a gig but a reminder of who I was and who I’ll always be

Oasis proved my knees are gone, my phone’s stuck, and Liam speaks fluent gibberish.

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

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Bernard O’Shea: Five things I’ve learned to pretend about in my 40s

Once you hit 40, pretending becomes a survival strategy. For your back, your marriage, and your musical taste

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

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Bernard O'Shea: Five things I've learned about counting calories

Counting calories is like watching your bank balance in real-time — except the overdraft is biscuits, and the interest rate is guilt

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

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Bernard O'Shea: Five things I’ve learned about summer camps

"Summer camps are supposed to be the reward we give ourselves for surviving the school year. A place where children can run free, learn wholesome skills, and burn off all the energy your children have stored up over the last few months like ready to explode solar roof panels."

Thu, 19 Jun, 2025

'I felt like I attended': The Adare Manor wedding that had the country hooked on TikTok

Bernard O'Shea: 5 things I learned after watching the Adare Manor wedding go viral on TikTok

When a viral wedding at Adare Manor goes full Netflix, what does it teach us about Irish tradition, falcons, and the glory of goujons?

Thu, 12 Jun, 2025

Bernard O'Shea: One Nutella jar, an Instagram reel, and five tiny ways to save the earth

Bernard O'Shea: One Nutella jar, an Instagram reel, and five tiny ways to save the earth

After one Nutella jar, one Instagram reel, and a flood of nostalgic comments, I discovered five tiny ways we're all quietly trying to save the planet.

Thu, 15 May, 2025

Bernard O'Shea: Five things I learned from my first bad fall

Bernard O'Shea: Five things I learned from my first bad fall

I took a spectacular tumble into middle age—and learned five unexpected lessons from my first “bad fall.”

Thu, 08 May, 2025

Bernard O'Shea: Three practical things I did to stop dropping the F-bomb so often

Bernard O'Shea: Three practical things I did to stop dropping the F-bomb so often

I took one look at my stand-up recordings, heard myself cursing like a sailor, and thought “Maybe it’s time I learn some actual adjectives”

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

Bernard O'Shea: The day I finally organised the 'sh*te drawer'

Bernard O'Shea: The day I finally organised the 'sh*te drawer'

Even Marie Kondo has embraced clutter — so if my chaotic sh*te drawer is a mess, maybe that’s just life

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

Bernard O'Shea: I am the un-coolest man in all of Ireland

Bernard O'Shea: I am the un-coolest man in all of Ireland

How did I realise I am the un-coolest man in all of Ireland? Was it a gradual revelation, or did it hit me quickly like chronic indigestion after eating six petrol station rashers while travelling to a gig? Well, it wasn't either of those things, really...

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

Oasis Photocall - London

Bernard O'Shea: Why we don't look back in anger at Oasis

Oasis isn't just music; it's a time machine that transports us back to the '90s, proving that some anthems never fade, even as ticket prices skyrocket.

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

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Bernard O’Shea: I woke up early for seven days of sunrises. Am I a changed man?

In our busy lives, the sun's daily performance can be a simple yet profound reminder of nature's rhythm and the beauty of constancy, especially if you've broken the blind in your room and haven't gotten it fixed yet.

Wed, 31 Jul, 2024