A thing recently happened that blew my mind. I won a Garda youth award for my work in my local Comhairle Na Nòg. Now THAT, guys, (mostly) gals and non-binary pals, is an organisation you should look about joining (if you want to!). There’s a Comhairle in every county, and if you’re interested in politics,
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This Monday is Earth Day, and to celebrate, rapper Lil Dicky has released a new start studded, if slightly bizzare song called “Earth”. The animated video, which is over 7 minutes long, features lots of stars including Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Halsey, Shawn Mendes, Lil Yachty, Leonardo DiCaprio, Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, Adam Levine, Charlie Puth,
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A problem shared is a problem halved. At Shona, we believe that talking about our problems, and admitting that we feel vulnerable is incredibly freeing. Trying to keep up the facade that we live perfect lives is exhausting. Creating connections with others who feel like we do creates stronger and longer lasting friendships. Its really
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If you’re planning on hitting the cinema over the Easter break, may we respectfully insist that you go see Marsai Martin’s movie ‘Little’. Its very funny, super sassy and beautifully stylish. But more than that, we need to get behind Marsai as she rewrites the rules of Hollywood. Let us make our case…. Marsai is
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Today is World Autism Awareness Day. Autism is defined as “a developmental disorder of variable severity that is characterized by difficulty in social interaction and communication and by restricted or repetitive patterns of thought and behaviour.” In the last few years in Ireland, amazing work has been done to increase awareness, due in no small
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Seriously. What’s not to love about podcasts? The history of the Roman Empire, Rhode Island crime lords, bodies in barrells, business start ups, daily pep talks, in depth analysis of Stormi’s birthday party or weird deaths, podcasts are the best way to entertain yourself whilst walking, driving, exercising or tidying your room. Enter Ireland’s podcast queen,
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Anyone who has ever been bullied knows how isolated and helpless it can make you feel. When its really bad it can make you retreat into yourself to such a level that you silence the voice inside you that once told you that you could achieve anything. 13 year old Ruby O’Kelly from Cavan saw
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So news just in, the older generation have made a complete mess of taking care of the earth, so the younger generation are taking back control, seeing as the adults just can’t seem get it together. We’ve been watching the power of young voices as Greta Thunberg has started a worldwide movement that has grown
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Mary Kate Slattery is many things. Whilst she studies law in Trinity, and trains to become a pro-boxer, she also often shares the story of the anorexia which overtook her from age 9 into her early teenage years. Mary-Kate is one of the busiest people on the planet, she trains, studies, meditates, writes and then
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On Sunday night, Ireland legend Emma Byrne became the first woman to be inducted into the FAI’s Hall of Fame. Since 1996, Emma has been a beacon of the Irish squad, check out these stats… 1 European Title 11 League Titles 10 FA Cup Titles 23 Years 134 Caps “From the time that she first
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And they say kids should be seen and not heard? “They” are very much mistaken. Today, thousands of young people gathered all across Ireland to demand action against Climate Change. The rallies were inspired by the work of Greta Thunberg, the Swedish teenager who has fast become one of the worlds most influential people after
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Have you heard of “The Harvard Computers”? They are a group of female astronomers who did huge amounts of research on our galaxy, even though, as women, they weren’t allowed to touch the telescopes themselves. Or how about the woman who discovered what stars were actually made of? Or even the astronomer who had to
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ITS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY!!! IWD is a worldwide day in which we celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Celebrated since 1911, today is really special as it doesn’t belong to any one country, organisation, charity or political group. Its a day for all of us. IWD is always a very busy day
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Have you ever heard the amazing story of Nellie Bly? Its like all your favourite, edge of your seat Netflix episode’s rolled into one. Nellie was a journalist who pushed all boundaries to get the scoop. She was intent on telling the stories of the disadvantaged, and of women in particular. Born Elizabeth Jane Cochran,
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You guys remember when Shona spent Christmas in Africa? Well here’s the latest on how the trip went, and whats next…. Better late than never….another update from me to you to give you some insights as to how the 2nd workshop went and share some of the exciting possibilities that Tammy are myself are now
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If you struggle with anxiety, Caroline Foran is the best friend you never knew you had……until now. Caroline is the best selling author of “Owning It: Your Bulls*t Free Guide To Living With Anxiety” and “The Confidence Kit, Your Bullsh*t Free guide to Owning Your Fear”. She is super honest, and provides practical tools to live
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In a striking performance at last night’s Brit awards in the O2 In London, Jess Glynne and H.E.R made a powerful statement about self-acceptance whilst performing their hit song “Thursday”. Jess was surrounded by women who sat behind ring lights, and as she sang, she removed her false eyelashes, and all of her make-up. “Sometimes
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This is Purl. Purl is the star of Pixar’s latest short movie, in which she plays herself, telling the story of equality, inclusion and diversity. The movie follows Purl on her first day working at B.R.O capital. She arrives super excited and optimistic about her new job, and dying to meet her colleagues and new
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