Eithne Shortall: My love affair with the robin, and all that it represents I am choosing to embrace the superstition around this native bird

Writing my last column for the Business Post this weekend. Thank you to everyone who has gotten in contact about my writing over the past two and a bit years. It's been a pleasure. Ending with a tale of grief, memories, and the robin(s) following me around. www.businesspost.ie/arts-living/...

On the show today: All our derelict buildings; @russell-james.bsky.social on Eurovision serving kant; @henrymckean.bsky.social on trying to pay bills; @declanbuckley.bsky.social & @barbarascully.bsky.social want to help, but can't; @eithneshortall.bsky.social on reading ruts; Bird flu restrictions

Public service announcement for other parents of young children. This show is excellent!

Eithne Shortall: I’ve started lifting things, and have awoken muscles I didn’t know existed My tentative first steps towards fitness are - so far - going well

I've started lifting things and it's.... Very enjoyable?? This weekend's column 🏋️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♂️ www.businesspost.ie/article/eith...

Eithne Shortall: How I learned to love voice notes, with some terms and conditions Take it from me, these little insights into someone’s life are not just for the youth

The divisive voice note. I've done a 180. Today's column!
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Writing about the absolute gaslighting of living in a wealthy country that cannot look after its most vulnerable young people. Today's column. www.businesspost.ie/arts-living/...

Eithne Shortall: I’ve become a GAA mam, and I’m pretty happy about it Donal Burke lifts the Tommy Moore Cup last Sunday for Na Fianna. ‘There’s something about the values held there, and I think at a lot of GAA clubs, that feels important, especially when raising kids’. Picture: INPHO

Eithne Shortall: I’ve become a GAA mam, and I’m pretty happy about it

Writing about the plan to ban on-street soup kitchens in Dublin in today's Business Post. The piece isn't online, so here it is in print.

Eithne Shortall: Why The Family Stone should be on your Christmas watch list This much under-rated family drama from 2005 is hands down my favourite seasonal movie

No greater seasonal cinematic treat than The Family Stone. www.businesspost.ie/arts-living/...

FINALLY

Staying strong and saying... NORAH PATTEN #latelatetoyshow

Myself and Himself making increasingly incorrect and desperate "special guests" guesses. Sheamus the wrestler? NOPE. Nathan Carter? NOPE. RTE are making a show of us. #latelatetoyshow

Thought the same!

All these children actually testing toys, it feels like a return to basics and I am here for it. #LateLateToyShow

Eithne Shortall: My efforts at the cúpla focal with my son are paying off I feel like I’m learning the language all over again, properly this time

Two and a bit years ago we decided to start speaking Irish (some of the time!) with the kids. Writing about how it has gone in this weekend's Business Post. ☘️ www.businesspost.ie/arts-living/...