The death of a pet can often be harder on its owner than even the death of a relative. So Reiki for pets, home euthanasia services and even cat wakes have become popular, writes Caomhan Keane

DON Baker does not believe in self-pity, even though he has every reason to feel sorry for himself following the cruel treatment he experienced as a young boy in a reformatory school.

Model railways for Rod Stewart, Barbies for Johnny Depp and a nice sideline in ‘dance painting’ for billionaire, Michael Flatley — celeb hobbies are quite surprising, says Steve Cummins.

The cancer journey doesn’t end with the all-clear. Karen Funnell recalls the supports that provide helpful in the three years since she got the thumbs up.

Barbara Scully rails against the notion that older females become invisible. What’s more, she has finally discovered her ‘inner creativity’.

EAST Cork mum of two Yvonne Brewer admits she was always nervous about childbirth.

Planning a hen weekend or girlie getaway with a difference? Pól Ó Conghaile has a pamper-tastic selection of weekend breaks at every price point.

YOU are never too old to discover a new hobby. Just ask Ingrid Britz who has taken up Zumba dancing at the age of 65.

As on any island, life on Inis Mór, largest of the Aran islands, has its particular set of challenges.

A MOVE to a city selling agent, plus a price drop, may bring some fresh viewings eyes to Mount Lodge, a quite genuine 5,000 sq ft period home near Enniskeane, west Cork.

Reiki teachers have hit out at a priest who branded the Japanese healing methods as the work of Satan, it emerged today.

RECORD numbers of adults who were given a sneak preview of college life are planning to enrol in third-level education in Waterford in September.

A new organisation is to be set up to aid anxious teenagers as the numbers of suicides continue to spiral, it was confirmed today.

WHAT do a priest, Miss Germany, a spiritual healer and a diehard communist all have in common?