Opinion

Families should not be shamed if they can’t pay voluntary contribution fee

There’s nothing ‘voluntary’ about the school contribution fee As the new school term gets closer, more and more parents are preparing (and dreading) the back-to-school season. There is only a matter of weeks to go until the kids are back in school, but before that happens, parents have the school shopping to get done. New […]

TikTok mum warns others not to make common mistake with baby names

“You’re naming adults, not babies” Several mums on TikTok are advising parents to be wary of what they decide to name their children, amid a rise in particularly unique names. While some parents opt to give their children traditional names like Sarah or John, there has been an increase in babies being given names they’ll […]

Opinion: Taking Communion out of school system will sort the believers from the non-believers

“How people send children into church knowing all we know is astounding.” When I think back to when I made my First Holy Communion, I remember the early morning trip to the hairdressers, the mountain of sandwiches my Nanny made for guests, and the pointless white umbrella I had to carry around all day. I […]

Santa’s elves reveal when Irish children should send their Christmas letters

The countdown to Christmas is officially underway Christmas will be here before we know it and there’s one major task on our to-do list – the famous Santa letter. It’s one of the oldest Christmas traditions, but when should kids in Ireland send their letters to Santa? We’ve enlisted the help of An Post who […]