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<p>Liz Nugent: 'She felt my book was far superior to other books she was reading. I’d say the publishing industry was quaking in its boots.' Picture: Darragh Kane</p>

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'Nobody was more surprised than my mother when I wrote a book'

Ahead of Mother’s Day on Sunday, Liz Nugent, Caoimhe Kenny, Georgie Durcan, Dr Doireann O'Leary and Sarah Maria Griffin share their memories

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Richard Hogan: We salute all the mothers who help make the world go round

<p>Comedian Emma Doran and her daughter Ella: 'Ella saw everything. She was at my college graduation, she remembers me starting in comedy.' Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

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A mum at 18, a mum at 38: How motherhood was different for us

Desire Lines: As Mother's Day approaches this one of a kind keepsake is a must buy

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Desire Lines: As Mother's Day approaches this one of a kind keepsake is a must buy

Families waiting for special school places plan 5k run on Mother's Day

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Families waiting for special school places plan 5k run on Mother's Day

'You can only do your best': Meet the mams who inspired PJ Kirby and Kevin Twomey's I'm Grand Mam podcast

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'You can only do your best': Meet the mams who inspired PJ Kirby and Kevin Twomey's I'm Grand Mam podcast

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S Clodagh Finn: Let's carve our mothers’ names in stone

It’s an interesting day, poised as we are between International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day tomorrow. One of yesterday’s many triumphs was the unveiling of not one, but two statues of women at Belfast City Hall.

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

Roast leg of lamb with potatoes and rosemary on serving wooden board

Caitríona Redmond: How to make a slow cooked leg of lamb for the whole family with little effort

Cook this lamb dish in the slow cooker and benefit from a beautiful family feast after spending only 20 minutes in the kitchen.

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

Mamma Mia: 10 stylish looks to wear or gift this Mother's Day

Mamma Mia: 10 stylish looks to wear or gift this Mother's Day

Some fashion inspiration, whether you’re doing the gifting or fancy a sartorial treat

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

Hilary Whitehall on working with family and her Mother's Day disasters

Hilary Whitehall on working with family and her Mother's Day disasters

"Working with family is a mixed blessing," says the actress and mother to comedian, Jack Whitehall

Sun, 19 Mar, 2023

Godmothers: A special bond that can last a lifetime

Godmothers: A special bond that can last a lifetime

As trusted adults who can be relied on for extra support, love and guidance, godmothers often play a critical role in the lives of their godchildren. It’s a relationship that can remain strong long after the child grows into adulthood

Fri, 17 Mar, 2023

Letters to my children: Mothers from all walks of life reflect on their families

Letters to my children: Mothers from all walks of life reflect on their families

Mums come to motherhood in many different ways and not all families look alike. This Mother’s Day we celebrate mums in all their magnificent, complicated, beautiful glory

Sun, 27 Mar, 2022

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Eggs, pancakes and waffles: 10 of the best brunch recipes

Ease into the weekend with these fabulous brunch ideas

Sun, 27 Mar, 2022

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Joyce Fegan: When Mother's Day proves problematic

Embracing the reality of the many shades of Mother's Day, as opposed to the hallmarked one, might make for an easier day

Sun, 27 Mar, 2022

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Michelle Darmody: Chocolate layer cake and a biscuit stack for Mother’s Day

The biscuits are flavoured with caraway, which is a favourite in Eastern Europe, added to everything from rye breads to pickles

Sat, 26 Mar, 2022

Edel Coffey: This will be my second year not buying a Mother’s Day card.

Edel Coffey: This will be my second year not buying a Mother’s Day card.

Mother’s Day can stir up all sorts of feelings and there are lots of reasons, not just death or loss or grief, that can make it a difficult time for people

Sat, 26 Mar, 2022

To the average person, Christine Buckley was an ‘Irish hero’, but to Conor she was just mum

To the average person, Christine Buckley was an ‘Irish hero’, but to Conor she was just mum

For Conor Buckley, the son of campaigner Christine Buckley, activism started in the home. Ahead of Mother’s Day, he pays tribute to his mum, the inspiration behind his new inclusive fashion label, Human Collective. By Kate Demolder

Sat, 26 Mar, 2022

'They called me the baby whisperer': Meet the midwives birthing a generation of mothers

'They called me the baby whisperer': Meet the midwives birthing a generation of mothers

Midwives are central to our health system, supporting mums from pregnancy to birth. As we celebrate Mother's Day, we talk with trainee and experienced nurses about their challenging, yet rewarding work

Fri, 25 Mar, 2022

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Planning a Mother's Day Sunday lunch? Here are five ways to roast a chicken

There is nothing more inviting than the smell of a chicken roasting in the oven. Treat your mother to a slap up Sunday lunch with one of our most popular roast chicken recipes

Thu, 24 Mar, 2022

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Irish Examiner view: Dangers of the cult of ‘supermum’

New research backs up the notion that mothers — and perhaps women in general — tend to judge themselves too harshly

Mon, 21 Mar, 2022

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Fergus Finlay: We must take opportunity to consider the merit and meaning of Paddy's Day

I don’t know whether I’m previous or late. I want to wish you a happy Mother’s Day and a happy St Patrick’s Day, and I’m stuck slap bang in the middle of both of them. There was a lot of Mother’s Day going on all around me at the weekend.

Tue, 16 Mar, 2021

What it's like becoming a mum in a global pandemic

What it's like becoming a mum in a global pandemic

What is it like having a baby in lockdown, knowing that when it ends, not only will people meet your baby, they’ll also see you for the first time as a mum? Jennifer Stevens, who had her second baby in 2020, talks to first-time mothers

Sun, 14 Mar, 2021

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Sonya Lennon: It's been a full year of mums putting ourselves second, it's time to change

It might be as simple as making their own school lunches, but we need to teach our kids independence – and make our own lives a little easier this Mother’s Day

Sun, 14 Mar, 2021

French toasts with fried bananas on rustic wooden background

Mother's Day Brunch: French toast, a fry and fruity soda bread

No need to panic, your Mother's Day recipes are here. Follow these steps tomorrow morning, and revel in the warmth of your mother's love

Sat, 13 Mar, 2021

Rosanna Davison: Having our daughter by surrogacy in Kiev was a huge challenge

Rosanna Davison: Having our daughter by surrogacy in Kiev was a huge challenge

This Much I Know: Former Miss World and mum of three Rosanna Davison

Sat, 13 Mar, 2021

'My kids were worried about me getting it': Meet the frontline mothers fighting Covid-19

'My kids were worried about me getting it': Meet the frontline mothers fighting Covid-19

"It’s phenomenal what they pick up. For a little boy of four to be obsessed with handwashing it’s not normal." In honour of Mother’s Day, four hospital employees chat about the challenges the past year has brought to them as mums

Fri, 12 Mar, 2021

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'I never stopped looking for you.' Mothers and children of our most barbaric institutions

This Mother’s Day, as we remember our mothers and all they did for us, we should remember too, the mothers and children whose lives have been blighted by Ireland’s barbaric mother and baby homes and Magdalene laundries, and those institutions’ legacy of heartbreak and pain

Thu, 11 Mar, 2021

Cork café gives Mother's Day gift to mums separated from their loved ones

Cork café gives Mother's Day gift to mums separated from their loved ones

This Sunday, Izz Café will deliver 10 meals to mothers whose children cannot be with them to help families, separated by borders and a pandemic, to connect

Wed, 10 Mar, 2021

10 Mother's Day fashion treats to spruce up a spring wardrobe

10 Mother's Day fashion treats to spruce up a spring wardrobe

After the year we have had, let’s make this Mother’s Day one to remember for all the right reasons

Wed, 10 Mar, 2021

Dr Colman Noctor: A mother doesn't have to be a perfect parent, just a 'good enough' one

Dr Colman Noctor: A mother doesn't have to be a perfect parent, just a 'good enough' one

Mothers play a pivotal role in our lives, we need to thank them for their unwavering support and love

Wed, 10 Mar, 2021

Happy Mother's Day cake with chocolate and marzipan icing

20 great local gifts for your mam on Mother’s Day

From fancy perfumes to bespoke balloon bouquets, whatever way you want to show your mother that you love her, we've got you covered

Tue, 09 Mar, 2021

Adam King, Julie Feeney, Conal Creedon and more write Mother's Day love letters

Adam King, Julie Feeney, Conal Creedon and more write Mother's Day love letters

Plus Julie Feeney writes a new poem especially for her mother, this Sunday

Tue, 09 Mar, 2021