Posted on 28. Nov, 2007 in Family, Relationships
When clearing out her Mother’s house Mary Kennedy was surprised to find a yellowed copybook containing a collection of quotes that her Mam had written down over the years. Some of them Mary knew; familiar lines her Mam had quoted to the children over the years, others were new to her. The coincidence is that […]
Posted on 14. Nov, 2007 in Family, Relationships
All families experience conflict, but dealing with it can be the difference between break-up and break through. Ursula O’Farrell and Sarah McLoughlin work in family therapy. The just recently published a book, “Families in Focus.” The book examined particular case studies, universal to all families. Miriam Gormally asked Ursula and Sarah to explain what their […]
Posted on 17. Oct, 2007 in Death, Family, Music
Rónán Johnston recently lost his mother due to the MRSA virus. This shook up his life, his faith and brought great sorrow. Through dealing with the grief, he produced an album, “Songs of Consolation” for himself and for others in a similar situation. And “Songs of Consolation” is particularly important at this time of the […]
Posted on 17. Oct, 2007 in Church Teachings, Family
November is a time to remember the dead and the season starts with two feasts to honour and commemorate those who have gone before us, All Saints and All Souls. But what relevance do these days have in our lives? Do will still think about or remember our dead? Miriam Gormally put it to Fergus […]
Posted on 03. Oct, 2007 in Community, Family, Relationships
‘Everyone has a book in them. This one is yours.’ The aim of the latest project from the Irish Hospice Foundation is that each one of us should write our story – and to encourage this, they have just launched ‘Lifestory’, a beautifully designed clothbound book, destined to become a family heirloom. Michael O Muirceartaigh […]
Posted on 19. Sep, 2007 in Community, Discrimination, Family
Positive Ageing week is exactly what it says – it aims to demonstrate that ageing is not something to fear, but to celebrate. It takes place nationwide with a huge variety of events, to include all age groups. Eamon Timmons of Age Action and local organiser Dave Henshaw told Eileen Good all about it. First […]
Posted on 05. Sep, 2007 in Education, Family, Schools
Summer-time is definitely over – Autumn tinges are in the air – and it’s back to school time! Whether you’re a pupil, a parent or a teacher, September means having to reorganise everything – and it all hinges around the school time-table. Cora O’Farrell is a parent and teacher and she told Eileen Good about […]
Posted on 25. Jul, 2007 in Death, Family, Health, Poverty
While much of the country is enjoying prosperity, Travellers are still living in what some describe as developing world conditions. ‘Traveller’s Last Rights’, a report compiled my Fr. Stephen Monaghan and Jacinta Brack of the Citizen Traveller project, highlights some stark statistics. One of the most shocking findings was that of all reported Traveller deaths […]
Posted on 11. Jul, 2007 in Caring for Children, Community, Different abilities, Family
Everybody looks forward to having and family and hopes their child will be healthy and happy. And for most this is the case, but for some, life is more difficult. They may find themselves with a full time job looking after a baby with severe developmental problems. Often the task may be overwhelming and these […]
Posted on 27. Jun, 2007 in Caring for Children, Different abilities, Family, Mental Health
Summertime is usually a time of pleasure for parents when they get to spend more time with their children. However for parents caring for children with a brain injury it can be a trying time. These children normally accustomed to and requiring routine find themselves with long days and nothing to do. A situation which […]