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Irish Made Awards 2021

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The Irish Made Awards are back for 2021. Entries are now closed, best of luck to all this year's entrants! Voting in the Irish Made Awards is now open, to see the finalists and cast your vote see here: irishcountrymagazine.ie/vote.  We…

Inspiring quotes from women in STEM

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Take some inspiration from these quotes from women in STEM fields throughout history Some of the greatest female minds of all time were profoundly influential in science and technology. It is impossible not to feel awed by the bravery and…

Make a difference: 10 little things you can do to make someone’s day

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From cups of tea to random compliments, these 10 things are simple ways to make a big difference to someone else’s day Our lives have become so busy between work, family and social events, that we tend to get wrapped up in our own…

Trying to raise bilingual children in Ireland?

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More and more families in Ireland are trying to bring up their children in more than one language, but it is challenging as English is so dominant. Mother Tongues is here to help

“I took early retirement to see the world.”

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The birth of her grandson inspired Martine Whelan to jump out of her comfort zone and embark on a two-year round-the-world trip