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Esther McCarthy: Why midlife is magnificent — brain fog, freedom and the power of no
From brain fog to bold boundaries, midlife brings unexpected freedoms, fierce friendships and a liberating sense of self

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Teenager stands near wash basin and touches his face
Esther McCarthy: 'Looksmaxxing' is simple but incredibly damaging for our boys
We’ve spent decades trying to free girls from impossible standards - let’s not let social media saddle our beautiful boys with a new set

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Three new coaches joining Ireland's Fittest Family in revamped series
Esther McCarthy: British viewers are shocked at the swearing on The Traitors Ireland. Give me a break
Let’s be honest: those c words (I mean c for complainers) are probably just jealous. Because we’re better at it than they are.

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Esther N McCarthy: 'Let me explain why we didn’t christen our children'
Esther McCarthy: 'Nostalgia is a nice break from dystopia'
There’s nothing wrong with a soft-focus reminder of a world that felt lighter.

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Beckham family rift
Beckham drama exposes the Irish Mammy's biggest fear — future daughters-in-law
If my sons ever find out it’s legit to disown a mother for dodgy dancing, I am done for

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

Esther N McCarthy: 'Let me explain why we didn’t christen our children'
Esther McCarthy: Why are Irish women of a certain age so very bad at taking a compliment? 
When I see teenagers lolling around the Mac counters, it triggers me. I'd like to see them make themselves look good with a pan stick, ghost lipstick and clear mascara

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Esther McCarthy: Work out to feel good about yourself, not to lose weight? As if
Esther McCarthy: Work out to feel good about yourself, not to lose weight? As if
Don’t be giving me that rubbish about muscle weighing more than fat. That’s a lie a kind person made up to make her chubby friend feel better in the 1990s.  If it is true, then I’m Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

New year's resolutions. Hand writing 2026 text in notebook
Esther McCarthy: Screw you, reinvention — my New Year's resolutions are aiming much lower
I’m just refusing to treat January like an audition for a better version of myself.

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

Esther McCarthy: From Sober October to Cork carry on, my highlights and lowlights of 2025
Esther McCarthy: From Sober October to Cork carry on, my highlights and lowlights of 2025
Don’t be expecting deep insights or heartwarming lessons, like, it’s just random stuff that stands out amongst the haze

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

Esther McCarthy: Does your child use Snapchat? Then you need to know about this secret folder
Esther McCarthy: Does your child use Snapchat? Then you need to know about this secret folder
Ireland should follow their lead!

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

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