IT’S one of the oldest kickstarters of a dull dinner party: ‘What’s your favourite film, and why?’

TV3 Morning Show presenter, Sybil Mulcahy, had a happy childhood and wants to give something back, so she’s delighted to be ambassador for this year’s Big Toddle for Barnardos, a fun, sponsored walk for toddlers.

I’ve been on radio since I was fifteen and realised that I was not going to make it as a professional footballer.

Women’s business organisation Network Ireland has named Natasha Lynch, the managing director of Essential French in Cork, as its self-employed business-woman of the year.

Ireland’s number one mum Jillian Moyles does not want her visually-impaired children treated differently — that’s why she is always fighting for them.

GIVEN the demanding schedule she sets herself, it’s a wonder Maureen O’Connell gave herself a long enough break to make it to the finals of the Woman’s Way/John West Mum of the Year contest.

IRELAND’S leading independent children’s charity Barnardos is really embracing “budget chic” with the opening of its new bridal room and boutique in Carlow.