
Louise Carroll
As Copywriter at Her, Louise's primary focus is to create powerful content for our client base that also resonates with you, our wonderful readers. She also enjoys writing about clean beauty bits she loves or the likes of environmental or women's health issues. Always keen to take part in topical discussions, you've probably spotted her face on Girls With Goals and other in-house produced video content. If she's not in the office, she's likely roaming the Dublin mountains, taking a stroll on the beach (primarily to gaze lovingly at all those woof-ies!) or eating her weight in hummus.
Brought to you by Littlewoods Ireland Want the perfect bunch of gifts under the tree this Christmas? Well, we might have something just for you this wonderful Black Friday. Around this time of year, plenty of us participate in arranging Kris Kindle or Secret Santa, whatever you prefer to call it, in a bid to […]
7 years ago

Ring in the new year with a party and dinner for two at Dublin’s 1900 Bar and Restaurant
Brought to you by 1900 Bar & Restaurant Very plush indeed. Friends, it’s probably time to start planning that New Year’s extravaganza and start 2020 the way you plan for it to go on. Let’s be honest, we dream of a swish and stylish evening with delicious food and exceptional company on New Year’s Eve. […]
7 years ago

Win a stay for 2 at the gorgeous Marlin Hotel Dublin with breakfast and dinner included
Brought to you by the Marlin Hotel The most exquisite stay at the Marlin awaits! It’s the season of giving after all, and so we here at Her have teamed up with the folks at Marlin Hotel Dublin to give one lucky reader a fabulous Winter Break Package (worth €241) which includes a one-night stay […]
7 years ago

From health to wealth — the ideas shared at Ireland’s first-ever menopause event are for ALL women
Brought to you by Linwoods Ireland’s first-ever menopause event saw 250 women gather together in Dublin last week. Being the first of its kind, The M Word campaign calls for an increased menopause education for GPs, for pharmacists, the workplace and of course, us women ourselves. Essentially, The M Word wants us to be able […]
7 years ago

Ireland’s all-new three-day Halloween spectacular is going to be insane! It’s the Púca festival
Brought to you by Discover Ireland Summer’s end, or Samhain, is looming one and all! Indeed, it will soon be time to plan our most fearsome outfits, see the most vibrant ensembles adorned, faces splashed with makeup, splattered faux blood all about the place and witness Halloween parties galore. However, this year, there’s reason to […]
7 years ago

To Belfast! Guinness’ flaming grill banquet hits The Dark Horse next weekend
Brought to you by Guinness 232°C Witness a fiery grilled feast unlike any other. As you’ve likely heard, Guinness 232°C is hosting a number of superbly delicious events across the country in celebration of all things Guinness. Next Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27, Guinness 232°C goes to Belfast, partnering with the renowned Bia Rebel restaurant […]
7 years ago

Enjoy a magnificent stay at Mount Juliet Estate along with a luxury spa treatment for two
Brought to you by London Essence Company Now here’s something that’s sure to add some sparkle to your day. The London Essence Company (the luxury brand behind those deliciously refreshing tonics, gingers and sodas) has created an all-new video series that most certainly will have you lusting for those perfectly distilled and flavoured drinks. Just […]
7 years ago

53 Degrees North’s new sustainability initiative can get you a sweet little discount
Brought to you by 53 Degrees North Give back and get back to nature — why, those are two of our favourite things! So, everyone, there’s an exciting new initiative entirely worth knowing about, especially as we’re entering chilly season. Those grey skies and dropping temperatures may mean that you’re on the hunt for some […]
7 years ago

Time to switch? Turns out sticking with your current account could be losing you money
Brought to you by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) Now, who doesn’t love a bargain? Most of us, for the most part, try and save. We do our best to find the most affordable clothing, we’ll pull into the garage offering the cheapest fuel and we might even do a ‘bulk buy’ to […]
7 years ago

In tonight’s Finné, Amy Dunne shares her side of the story on the abortion case that gripped the nation
Brought to you by TG4 It’s a MUST watch. The third episode of Finné’s second season recalls Amy Dunne’s (or Miss D as she was referred to at the time) fight through the courts in 2007, aged just 17, to be allowed travel to the UK for an abortion when she was pregnant with her […]
7 years ago

Ireland’s first menopause event happens today and yes, it’s a step up for young women too
Brought to you by Linwoods Healthfoods It’s about women. It’s about us. No matter what stage you’re at in life, ladies, it’s pretty cool that Ireland’s first-ever menopause summit — The M Word event — is happening TODAY, right here, with a stellar lineup of women who know exactly what they’re talking about. Sure, for […]
7 years ago

A look inside the Clare hotel crowned Ireland’s best wedding venue
Brought to you by the Armada Hotel True elegance. In September, a particularly beautiful Clare hotel picked up the overall award for Supreme Winner at the well-renowned Gold Medal Awards. Being the leading independent awards for the Irish hospitality industry, this carries plenty of weight and so, we just had to have ourselves a peek […]
7 years ago

WIN 2 tickets to the LIVE 25th anniversary show of Riverdance in Dublin
Brought to you by Aiken Promotions A show unlike any other! Twenty-five years ago, seven short minutes changed the face of Irish dancing forever. Riverdance was Eurovision’s interval act and it turned out to be a performance that gave millions of people a new and exciting glimpse of the future of Irish dance. That seven […]
7 years ago

8 of the most deliciously anticipated events hitting the DublinTown Food and Drink Festival
Brought to you by DublinTown Food and Drink Festival We’re ready! From the creators of Dine in Dublin, DublinTown Food and Drink Festival 2019 is set to be even bigger and better, bringing foodie and drink experts together, so we, food enthusiasts can dine and devour delicious bites and flavoursome drinks. We trust that the […]
7 years ago

RAW gyms is giving away an entire year’s FREE membership right here!
Brought to you by RAW Gyms Attitude is everything. To become the very best you can be means having a positive and motivated outlook. To begin our mission on the right track, and start feeling confident, self-assured and strong in our own body, the folks at RAW Gyms are offering one very lucky reader of […]
7 years ago

Finné returns tonight with Sophia Murphy’s story of the sexual abuse she endured by her father
Brought to you by TG4 “It’s hard to trust people when the person you depend on the most let you down.” The second series of Finné returns tonight with its first episode seeing Sophia Murphy share her story of sexual abuse endured by her father from as young as the age of three or four, […]
7 years ago

TG4’s award-winning Finné is BACK and the real-life stories are more shocking than ever
Brought to you by TG4 Some stories are heart-wrenching, others totally jaw-dropping. The TG4 original production airs Wednesday, October 2, at 9.30pm — so record, set an alarm, do what you need to do — these harrowing stories are a must-watch. The home-produced, Netflix-style docu-series filmed by Galway’s Tua Films depicts the traumas, the human frailties, […]
7 years ago

WIN a €100 One4All voucher to spend at over 8,000 outlets in-store and online
Now, who wouldn’t like an extra €100 in their pocket? With a nifty One4All voucher you can shop just about anywhere — 8,500 stores nationwide in fact. So with plenty of choice as to how to spend your winnings, perhaps you can put it towards that TV you’ve been desperate to watch your favourite series […]
7 years ago

7 crucial elements to make a new habit stick (and all it takes is 30 days!)
Brought to you by Linwoods Healthfoods It’s easier than you think to form a habit. It might just take around four weeks of a slight struggle. We won’t lie. But if you’re wanting to nip a bad habit in the bud or indeed embrace a new one, it can become second nature in no time. […]
7 years ago

Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning for hospice returns and yes, we’re ALL signing up!
Brought to you by Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning for Hospice together with Bewley’s One of the most extraordinary, giving and much-loved fundraisers of the nation is set to return! Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning for Hospice Together with Bewley’s, is one of Ireland’s longest and largest charity partnerships. This important fundraiser supports the provision of specialist […]
7 years ago

WIN a pint of Guinness for you and your mates at these Dublin and Limerick pubs!
Brought to you by Guinness Pencil it in, friends! It’s your chance to win. So, you’ve heard all about our ‘Her X Guinness Time’ Whatsapp group and plenty of you have signed up to join in a bid to win free pints for you and your mates, two tickets to an open-air screening at the Open […]
7 years ago

10 charming Dublin pubs for a perfectly fresh post-work pint
Brought to you by Guinness Time We like to explore our options, friends. Which is why we’re over sticking to the same pub each and every week. There’s no denying that Dublin boasts its fair share of exceptional pubs whether it’s the atmosphere, the historical aspects, the homely vibe or the location — there are […]
7 years ago

It’s your last chance to WIN a trip to Mayo’s Clew Bay and bring your 5 mates
Brought to you by Rockshore Rockshore wants to give you and your mates a phenomenal getaway to Clew Bay, quite unlike any other. And we’re here to remind you (quite literally!) to get yourself signed up straight away. With Rockshore’s competition closing TOMORROW, Thursday, September 4, there’s more reason than ever to jump on board […]
7 years ago

Here’s how I make my nails look like I just got a gorgeous (profesh) mani
And you can too!
7 years ago

Last day at Electric Picnic: Do something for the soul and meet the people saving our bees and pollinators
Still struggling with the constant ringing in your ears thanks to the all-round epic lineup over the weekend? Us too! Walk it off with a stroll over to Global Green, friends. It’s Electric Picnic’s pop-up eco-village where individuals and groups with oodles of green ideas gather to share their skills, thoughts, goals and more. One […]
7 years ago

Eco-warrior or not, take a break from it all at Electric Picnic and head for Global Green
If you thought Electric Picnic 2019 couldn’t get anymore joyous, colourful and inviting, well…you need to get yourselves to Global Green — the trendy Electric Picnic pop-up eco-village. With masses of people gathering at Stradbally Estate for firm favourites like Billie Eilish, Dermot Kennedy and Hozier, as well as new and upcoming acts (em… you all […]
7 years ago

You can win Electric Picnic tickets and heaps of merch by choosing to be a GREEN queen at this year’s festival!
Thirty per cent of the waste accumulated at Electric Picnic is made up of what we leave behind in our campsite. Then, travelling to Electric Picnic makes up 80 per cent of the total carbon emissions of the festival. Although organisers are doing all they possibly can to keep Stradbally Estate beautiful and clean, it’s […]
7 years ago

Kevin Dundon’s risotto dinner is the stuff of veggie (and meat-eater!) dreams
Brought to you by SuperValu Love veg but have a partner who’s not too fussed? You’re not alone, friends. You’ve probably heard that SuperValu is on a fruit and veg mission, making a huge effort to encourage the nation to #LoveFruitandVeg. They’re also making it easier too by committing themselves to be the biggest supporters […]
7 years ago

You can buy Topshop on Littlewoods Ireland from today!
Brought to you by Littlewoods Ireland Get excited — Topshop has just signed on to team up with Ireland’s leading online department store! Indeed, it’s stunning ladies, and we here at her have been granted a sneak peek of what’s to come. With lines from Topshop’s fashion and beauty, and plenty of pieces for the […]
7 years ago

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind late summer break in Mayo with a visit to these 5 essential places
Brought to you by Rockshore You’ve probably heard all about Rockshore’s incredible Mate Escape giveaways. Well, there’s a Mate Escape you could get your mitts on right now. Rockshore is sending one lucky winner and five of their friends on an island-hopping adventure to none other than Mayo’s Clew Bay from September 13 to 15. So, with Mayo […]
7 years ago

Brazil’s Amazon fires have now hit an all-time record high
The total number of fires has now reached 72,843 this year. It’s true, forest fires are a natural occurrence and are essential for maintaining a healthy ecosystem, however, concerns are continuing to grow in relation to what’s currently happening in the Amazon. INPE, that’s Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research, has calculated an 83 per cent […]
7 years ago

New series binge! Sky Original’s Brassic airs on Sky One tomorrow
Brought to you by Sky One And it promises to be one hell of a comedy-drama. With a stellar cast that includes Michelle Keegan (Coronation Street, Our Girl), Joe Gilgun (Misfits, This is England), Tom Hanson (Love/Hate) and even a cameo by Dominic West, Sky One’s all-new series — Brassic — has us intrigued. The […]
7 years ago

Here’s who’s behind those dazzling urban art installations in The Liberties
Sponsored It turns out, plenty of folks guessed just right. So, last week we spotted a number of vibrant, rust-coloured street art installations dotted around The Liberties. By scanning the unique QR codes on the artwork, we found these videos: So, ladies and gents, it turns out that the brand-new Hyatt Centric Hotel is […]
7 years ago

Brightly coloured street art is popping up throughout The Liberties and we’re intrigued
Sponsored It’s looking pretty sweet too. One of the oldest and most culturally-rich neighbourhoods in Dublin is being splashed with bright rust-coloured street art. Yep, with the beautiful Liberties seeing so many new developments and an influx of visitors, everyone’s delving into its incredible history, taking part in numerous activities in the area and there […]
7 years ago

World-class beaches and endless adventure — Mayo ticks all the boxes
Brought to you by Rockshore So, you’ve probably heard all about Rockshore’s Mate Escape giveaways — the latest being one of the last summer escapes up for grabs. Rockshore is sending a lucky winner and their five mates on an island-hopping adventure to none other than Mayo’s Clew Bay from September 13 to 15. With […]
7 years ago

With 250 events at A Taste of West Cork we’re spoiled for choice! Here’s what to do and see
Brought to you by Discover Ireland Yep, we’re preparing for Ireland’s longest-running food festival and there’s plenty of reason to get yourselves there too, friends! A Taste of West Cork takes place from September 6 to September 15 and during the nine days of foodie feasts, over 250 events will take place across West Cork […]
7 years ago

WIN an island hopping adventure in Clew Bay for you and your 5 mates
Brought to you by Rockshore Now, this is pretty slick if we may say so ourselves. So, you’ve likely heard about Rockshore’s Mate Escape giveaways. Essentially, Rockshore has been giving groups of mates a number of opportunities to win different adventure holidays along the west coast of Ireland throughout the summer. Each ‘mate escape’ competition […]
7 years ago

7 celebs who are totally obsessed with their dogs (and we kind of are too!)
Brought to you by Twentieth Century Fox We’ve got dogs on the brain. Why you might ask? Well, hitting cinemas on August 9 is The Art of Racing in the Rain — a comedy-drama film that tells the story of Formula 1 race car driver Denny, who’s learning that, yes, we can all learn a […]
7 years ago

Your super swift guide to discovering the most spectacular things to do in The Liberties
Brought to you by Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin So, you’ve probably heard about the all-new Hyatt Centric hotel that’s due to open its doors in The Liberties this September. With its launch, The Liberties, one of Dublin’s (and Ireland’s) most treasured cultural and historical hubs will be introduced to a huge new international audience […]
7 years ago

Win a €250 Jervis Shopping Centre Gift Card to spend in any of its 60 stores!
Brought to you by Jervis Shopping Centre We’re feeling celebratory, and so are the folks at Jervis Shopping Centre! It might be due to the warm weather or the fact that giving makes us all feel fab, and because the rest of summer is going to be mega fun for the kids at Jervis Shopping […]
7 years ago

There’s a casting call for a group of mates to head out west and have the absolute craic!
Are you camera ready? We’re pretty sure it’ll be worth your while, friends. Right now Louise Kiely Casting is looking for a group of mates (you and your REAL friends) to come to a casting call for a TV commercial. They’re looking for a mixed group, each of who are all between the ages of […]
7 years ago

Our very own beauty fanatics weigh in on Benefit’s ‘best-selling’ brow products
Brought to you by the Brow BENEFITNESS Routine Don’t you just love a perfect brow? It defines, it shapes, it illuminates! There’s no doubt a perfectly shaped brow works wonders for our overall look in an instant. But, our eyebrows are sisters, not twins, and we all have such different requirements when it comes to […]
7 years ago

We’re looking for a couple with different diets to cook on-screen with celebrity chef Kevin Dundon!
Brought to you by SuperValu Love fruit and veg? Or maybe you’re not so enthused at all and maybe, just maybe, you’re willing to try and work more greens and nutritious fruit and veg into your everyday eating routine. Maybe you’d even take on Meat Free Monday! It’s true, more and more people are becoming […]
7 years ago

5 little hidden relics from The Liberties that are so telling of our past
Brought to you by Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin What was once a suburb of the walled city in the 12th century is now Dublin’s most cherished cultural hub. With Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin Castle, the Tivoli Theatre, traditional Dublin pubs, old buildings on Patrick Street, Saint Patrick’s Park, Marsh’s Library and the remains of the […]
7 years ago

Beautiful brows! How to use the Benefitness technique to enhance and define those natural contours
Brought to you by the Brow BENEFITNESS Routine It’s time to get in shape. No, we’re not turning to the StairMaster at the gym (ouch!) but rather, we’re opting to perfect the shape and definition of the very thing that can beautify our face instantly — our brows. Indeed, it can transform our look ladies, […]
7 years ago

Off to Galway? You just have to eat at one of these delicious spots
Brought to you by MINI Ireland. Now we all love a weekend in Galway. And the city of tribes is calling once more thanks to Colin Harmon’s little listicle of the very best foodie spots. (If you’re anything like us, you too can be won over with the promise of great grub!) We trust he […]
7 years ago

WIN a €200 Marks & Spencer voucher and play host to an effortless summer BBQ
Brought to you by M&S Ireland At long last, we have sunshine! Now, we know that summer is made even better with outdoor fun, quality time with friends and family, taking time to relax and rejuvenate, and of course, it’s all made even better with delicious quality food. We know this and so do M&S. […]
7 years ago

7 yoga poses guaranteed to make for an amazing sex life
Promised to hit the spot.
7 years ago

From pristine beaches to the most beautiful lighthouse in Ireland — 5 must-visit places in Donegal
Brought to you by Rockshore Mountains, castles, rugged coastlines, forests… it’s Ireland’s stunningly beautiful ‘forgotten county’. Don’t be alarmed by the nickname. Really, it has come to mean that Donegal has its own vibe — it’s dramatic, it’s wild, it’s beautiful and we’re lucky enough to have it. It’s particularly alluring for surfers, water babies, […]
7 years ago

From curing dry vaginas to drinking wine — here’s some health advice we can totally embrace
Brought to you by Linwoods Healthfoods Whose body is it anyway? It’s clearly ours ladies! Hence why we and the folks at Linwoods Healthfoods thought it super important that there be an honest, forthright and confident discussion around female health. We love! So, recently at Smock Alley, Temple Bar, Dublin — author and ITV presenter […]
7 years ago