Periods are a natural process and a part of nearly every girl’s life. Over the past few years, the term “period poverty” has entered mainstream culture in Ireland. This occurs when periods become a financial burden for women and girls, for example people in low income households, homeless or those living in direct provision. With […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by Focus Ireland “My family can adjust to our new normal, but I don’t think I can bear an Ireland that allows homelessness to be a part of its new normal, because that just isn’t good enough.” Lockdown wasn’t easy. When it was first introduced, the constant uncertainty was a new and […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by Flahavan’s National Porridge Week kicks off next week and we’re a bit too excited. With Autumn very much upon us and the mornings getting darker, this is the perfect time to kick-start some healthy breakfast habits and head into the winter months feeling rejuvenated and full of beans (or oats as […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by Focus Ireland These have been unprecedented times to say the very least. The corona virus has uprooted us all in varying degrees. For some, life hasn’t changed all that much. Some have found they’ve become fitter and healthier thanks to a longer evening and no commute, while many have felt the […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by ellaOne Plenty have quite the story to tell… …including some of us here at Her. We’ve teamed up with the morning after pill brand ellaOne and together we’re attempting to tackle any stigma that still prevents Irish women from talking about sex, contraception and accessing the morning after pill. It probably […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by EBS This virtual First Time Buyers Masterclass will inform and entertain. Buying your first house is an incredible feeling, but it can seem a bit overwhelming when you are starting out. Add to that the ever-changing mortgage landscape that people are finding themselves in due to Covid-19, which can lead to […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by Boojum.  Happy school days. It’s September and that means one thing… it’s back to school time and oddly warm weather (we’ll take it). As we all know, things are markedly different this year (to say the least) so, if you’re heading back to college and feeling a bit overwhelmed have no […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by Roe & Co Distillery Missed your birthday in lockdown? Missed your friends in lockdown? Missed your entire life in lockdown? Same, to be honest. There was a lot to miss out on, but as it turns out, there’s also a lot to look forward to. This summer, we’re trying to make […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by Roe & Co Distillery A village filled with cocktails… when can we move in? Having closed its doors in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic Roe & Co Distillery, located on Dublin’s historic James’s Street, has finally reopened to the public… and it’s bringing something new and exciting with it! The […]

6 years ago

Pull up a couch!

6 years ago

Brought to you by Gordon’s Sicilian Lemon Distilled Gin Ah Sicily… the promise land of gin and happiness. We haven’t exactly had the summer of our dreams. There’s been a lot of cancelled plans and disappointment but just because our bodies aren’t venturing off into the sunset doesn’t mean our minds can’t! Enter Gordon’s Sicilian Lemon […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by EBS This virtual First Time Buyers Masterclass will inform and entertain. Buying your first house is an incredible feeling, but it can seem a bit overwhelming at the beginning. For some, the impact of Covid-19 may mean a change in your situation and a rethink of your plans. For anyone considering […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by The Wicklow Street Clinic  These days, more and more people are looking for non-invasive ways to achieve a natural, youthful look. And although the prevalence of the Covid-19 pandemic had stopped every single one of us from thinking about beauty treatments for a while, skin clinics are back open and ready […]

6 years ago

“In a normal, non-pandemic world, people would take to the streets. They would march. Wave banners. Shout. Scream. Their dissent would be seen and heard.” Dr Elspeth Payne is the Beate Schuler Research Fellow in the Trinity Long Room Hub Arts and Humanities Research Institute. Here, she writes about how the Dominic Cummings scandal has highlighted […]

6 years ago

“I have broken out the “good” shower gel and body lotion, previously unopened gifts that I was saving – for what, I do not know.” Dr Eithne Hunt is an Occupational Therapy lecturer at UCC and a mum of one. You can follow her on Twitter here. Below, she outlines how practising self-compassion and self-care have helped […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by Irish Dairy The Complete Natural  We’re always looking for something to spice up our meals. Over the last few weeks, our days have become a bit monotonous. Of course, we’re getting our exercise in, video chats with friends, and keeping ourselves busy with work or different activities. Still, though, when you’re […]

6 years ago

We’re keeping calm and creating unmissable content! Life has changed pretty dramatically in the past few weeks, but there are some things that you can always count on – like your favourite shows from Her and JOE. As a tight-knit team we’ve found it a challenge to be suddenly at a distance, but it’s a […]

6 years ago

Your generosity raised €21,000 – now let’s keep it going! If you’re anything like us, your debit card was tapping faster than Michael Flatley over the festive period. Among the buying of gifts and pints with friends, we always make an effort to fit in an act of charity and make a donation to a […]

6 years ago

On Saturday, February 8, the country will go to the polls for a General Election that seems to have been both coming for ages and happening all of a sudden. With new pledges and policy documents being launched almost every day, you could spend every waking hour between now and casting your vote reading and […]

6 years ago

On Saturday, February 8, the country will go to the polls for a General Election that seems to have been both coming for ages and happening all of a sudden. With new pledges and policy documents being launched almost every day, you could spend every waking hour between now and casting your vote reading and […]

6 years ago

On Saturday, February 8, the country will go to the polls for a General Election that seems to have been both coming for ages and happening all of a sudden. With new pledges and policy documents being launched almost every day, you could spend every waking hour between now and casting your vote reading and […]

6 years ago

On Saturday, February 8, the country will go to the polls for a General Election that seems to have been both coming for ages and happening all of a sudden. With new pledges and policy documents being launched almost every day, you could spend every waking hour between now and casting your vote reading and […]

6 years ago

How long has January been going on now? It has to be at least three months. Like, so long that we’ve stopped accidentally writing the date as ‘2019’ and the next Christmas feels as though it will be coming along any minute. The month may have dragged, but there have been a couple of bright […]

6 years ago

Brown Thomas held an exclusive preview of its Spring Summer 2020 International designer collections at the Douglas Hyde Gallery at Trinity College in Dublin. Photography by Kieran Harnett.

6 years ago

Brought to you by Astellas Stress incontinence and overactive bladder are probably more common than you might think. Both have some similarity in symptoms but the causes and management of each condition vary. Stress incontinence occurs when the muscles that control our urine flow become weakened. It can happen during physical activity, even when laughing, […]

6 years ago

Miracles can happen.

6 years ago

Brought to you by Horse Racing Ireland How well do you know your filly from your mare? Well, with crowds set to descend upon the Leopardstown Races in Dublin from Thursday, December 26 to Sunday, December 29 we’re thinking a little recap or tuition is entirely worth our while. It might even bring so much more […]

6 years ago

For the day that’s in it!

6 years ago

Brought to you by Horse Racing Ireland Leopardstown Christmas Festival is an annual tradition for so many of us and as per, there’s plenty to look forward to. After you’ve scoffed down the Brussels sprouts and have played enough charades for another 365 days, the real entertainment begins. Four whole days filled with glamour, entertainments, […]

6 years ago

“Cats don’t have knees!” Of the many big names in the new movie version of Cats, Jason Derulo was the one that made us go “WHA?!” Known for his insane dance moves and tracks like Talk Dirty To Me – as well as for playing up his own huge ego – the R’n’B star just doesn’t […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by Jervis Shopping Centre Experience Christmas like never before. It’s the season of giving and as joyous as the merry season is, we’d never say no to a little gift guide guidance in a bid to help us narrow down and find the perfect present, or a chance to win a €250 […]

6 years ago

Job done.

6 years ago

Updating our CVs now.

6 years ago

It must be all those queues…

6 years ago

Let Christmas be-GIN!  So the Christmas season is all about sharing special occasions with one another and giving. Well, we’ve managed to find the ideal way to do both! The award-winning Armada Hotel in Co. Clare has created quite the fine gin if you ask us. It’s the first gin made using Wild Irish Juniper, botanicals […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by Littlewoods Ireland Well here’s some good news for fashionistas. Christmas season can either be a struggle or a joy. So, to ensure it’s the latter for you AND those receiving gifts this Christmas, Littlewoods Ireland has surprised us all with the perfect mid-festive-season pick-me-up — a flash sale. Littlewoods Ireland is offering […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by Discover Ireland Prepare to see Dublin city come alive. In its eighth year, the New Year’s Festival Dublin (NYF Dublin) is set to be more spectacular than ever with a series of New Year’s Eve events to ring in 2020 in perfect style. After all, you’re supposed to start as you […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by South William Clinic & Spa How’s this for a Beautiful Black Friday? It’s time to treat yourself or someone you adore. The recently relaunched South William Clinic & Spa, located in Dublin’s city centre, is helping to make Black Friday extra beautiful this year with a fabulous €250 voucher giveaway for […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by Sony Pictures We love a bit of girl power. There’s nothing better than a strong, independent lady who is skilled in the art of taking down bad guys. Which is why we’re so excited for the new Charlie’s Angels movie to arrive in cinemas this Friday. The Charlie’s Angels franchise is such […]

6 years ago

In a new book by journalist and author Caitlin McBride, prominent Irish women share the inspirational stories of the events in their lives that shaped and defined them. Below, in an extract from The Day That Changed My Life, Ireland rugby captain Ciara Griffin tells how she chased her dream of representing her country, only […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Littlewoods Ireland Oh Black Friday, how we missed you. It’s been a whole year and we have been counting down the days until we could get those sweet, sweet discounts again. Well, Black Friday may not be here quite yet but the savings are already about to begin because Littlewoods Ireland […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by the National Childcare Scheme If you’re a parent, especially to a baby or toddler, there’s no doubt that autumn and the lead up to Christmas can really leave you feeling the pinch in your pocket. That’s why it’s entirely worth understanding and availing of schemes available to help reduce the cost […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by GatoNegro It’s all about flavour. There’s nothing quite so plush, yet mellow, as sitting back and relaxing with a delicious nibble and a divine glass of wine. Whether you’re playing host to a winter soirée at home or you plan to pop the feet up at home this Saturday night, ladies, […]

7 years ago

It’s a young man’s game.

7 years ago

Guests at Medley in Dublin enjoyed a showcase of an ‘Amazing Aldi Christmas’, featuring plenty of food and drink, gifts and festive cheer. Photography by Photocall Ireland.

7 years ago

Brought to you by Dtwo It’s soon to be the most wonderful time of year again everyone. Of course, this means the hunt for the most lavish, convenient and entertaining of venues is underway. We mean, we can’t bring the entire office to just any old spot. It needs to be something special that coincides […]

7 years ago

With reporting from Alison O’ Riordan. Warning: This content is of a very sensitive nature, readers may find the details of the report disturbing. The two boys convicted of the murder of 14-year-old Ana Kriegel have been sentenced at the Central Criminal Court. Boy A who violently sexually attacked and murdered schoolgirl Ana Kriegel at an […]

7 years ago

Grab your bags, we’re off to bonnie Scotland! It’s hard to beat Edinburgh. From the historic old town with its great pubs and restaurants, to New Town with its amazing shopping and fantastic nightlife. There are so many things to do in the Scottish capital and that’s not even mentioning all the tourist attractions there […]

7 years ago

None of these are down to money.

7 years ago

Brought to you by Science Foundation Ireland, as part of Science Week 2019 Yes, we care, and so does Science Week! Taking place from November 10 to 17, Science Week 2019 is setting its sights on climate action. The annual week-long event will include workshops, science shows, talks, laboratory demonstrations, science walks and other science-related […]

7 years ago