http://fasos.maastrichtuniversity.nl/…/caoilinn-hughes-nov…/ Dazzling and daringly original, this debut novel tells the story of an unforgettable young woman’s coming of age across Dublin, London, and New York Orchid & the Wasp brings to life the spiky and passionate voice of Gael Foess as she struggles to become her own person in the face of her dysfunctional family…. Read more »

Take a different path to Personal, Professional and Organisational Success The Art and Practice of Adaptive Leadership Details  Created: 31 December 2017 Art and Practice of Adaptive Leadership Leadership can be described and applied in different ways, especially to dilemmas in the workplace. However, often when we are in difficult situations we tend to trust what we… Read more »

New Year, New Habits! Ah, but will they stick? January 4, 2018 Sue Redmond, PhD This time of year, people abound with resolutions to create changes in their lives. A new year, a new leaf! What many people find is that by February the initial energy that gets people started dissipates and they go back… Read more »

  New Year again and naturally we’re recalling our, ahem, ambitious resolutions from last year but trying to focus on our upcoming ambitions for 2018. Last year I vowed to write a book and I did, somewhat. Thing is when it comes to writing, something like a book it’s all to do with wordcount, an… Read more »

Dear Fellow Gardeners, I wish all readers a wonderful and successful gardening year in 2018.  The last year was certainly quite a challenge with all the rain throughout the summer – especially here in the west. Let’s hope that we’ll finally get a great summer. I will have a busy spring – not busy with… Read more »

On Being Happy You can have flaws, be anxious, and ever angry, but do not forget that your life is the greatest enterprise in the world. Only you can stop it from going bust. Many appreciate you, admire you and love you. Remember that to be happy is not to have a sky without a… Read more »

The ‘Winter’ Concert It’s the one event of the year that is bound to bring a tear to the eye, the Christmas concert. Not so this year, though. With two teenagers on the verge of leaving school and a toddler not yet started, I’d seen it all and had it all to come again so… Read more »

By Mark Walsh, Tuam Herald BAWNMORE National School teacher Jonathan Beirne is delighted that he and his family can now fully celebrate being crowned Ireland’s Fittest Family for 2017, because the Co Leitrim native had to keep their victory under wraps for four months, which proved the hardest part of the whole process. The final of… Read more »

The Saolta Hospitals Group has appointed a new board after remaining without one for a full year. The new board consists of 12 members – five women and seven men. The hospitals’ group board is responsible for developing effective corporate and clinical governance structures along with quality and safety systems for patient care. It also… Read more »

By Declan Tierney, Connacht Tribune THE New Inn Mummers Festival which has fostered talent for mega shows such as Riverdance and Lord of the Dance in the past – plans to celebrate its 40th anniversary in style when it takes place early next month. The Festival will be held on Saturday, January 6, when groups… Read more »