But the interesting thing in Ireland is that, despite a late start, Irish mothers tend to “catch up” with those elsewhere in ...

Growing up as an Irish woman, I often wondered why a Romano-British man became Ireland’s enduring global icon, eclipsing nearly every Irish woman in history. Yet every March, millions worldwide ...

Motherhood in Ireland is changing, with more babies born to women over the age of 40 – and indeed, 45 – than ever before ...

Ireland's women's and men's teams are both set to head to Chile for qualification tournaments for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, which will take place in the Netherlands and Belgium later this year.

The Irish government on Saturday conceded defeat in twin referendums to change the constitution, a stinging rebuke for the ruling coalition as it sought to update language on the role of women and how ...

Ireland now ranks 6th in the EU in the 2025 Gender Equality Index published by the European Institute for Gender Equality.

The Irish custom of ‘Little Christmas’ has evolved over generations — but always esteems female kin. An antique Irish family’s Nativity scene is shown with the original figurines dating back to the ...

As Women’s History Month draws to a close, Ireland, a nation still navigating the tensions between its traditional Catholic roots and its progressive modern identity, continues to face gender gaps in ...

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has conceded defeat in the vote over two constitutional amendments that would have broadened the definition of family and removed language about a woman’s role at ...

People at home in Ireland have a long weekend on the horizon. Saint Brigid’s Day, 1 February, will be celebrated by the now-annual national holiday, which falls this year on Monday, 3 February. The ...

Incontinence is most likely to develop after childbirth, and mums are being encouraged to be open about it. Almost two-thirds ...

France and Ireland will fight it out at Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol on Sunday in an effort to clinch a semi-final spot for the Women’s Rugby World Cup. France finished top of Pool D, after beating ...