Nicola Coughlan, who plays Clare Devlin, and Siobhan McSweeney, who plays Sister Michael, joined 26 other women in the march at Westminster.

Esther N McCarthy picks out perfect presents for all the deserving mothers out there, from handmade Atlantic seaweed body butter to supersonic hairdryers and fabulous floral jewellery.

From cribs to coffee, arty greeting cards to classic fabrics — it’s all here this week in Esther N McCarthy’s shopping basket.

Each week Esther N McCarthy scouts around for interesting pieces for your interiors. This week she discovers hot pink craft and baby pink shoes.