Arlene Harris
@arleneharris.bsky.social
Freelance Journalist with regular bylines in Irish Times, Irish Independent, Business Post, Sunday Times, Irish Examiner, YOU Magazine, iNews and more. Covering health, lifestyle, business, parenting, travel etc. Email - arlene@arleneharris.org
#journorequest looking to talk to people in or from Ireland who is have lost weight/are currently trying to lose weight by diet and exercise despite being offered/recommended a GLP1. DM if any thoughts. Shares appreciated. #weightloss #diet #exercise
#journorequest looking to talk to people in or from Ireland over 70 who enjoy adventurous travel. DM if any thoughts. Shares appreciated
No Age For Happiness: Old People Dancing
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#journorequest - looking to talk to parents in Ireland whose children started preschool this year. DM if any thoughts. Shares appreciated.
Energetic Boy Dancing
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In today's @irishtimes.com I spoke to four graduates who went down a different career path in order to try and make a difference in the world. They believe that life is too short to prioritise money over the future of the planet. @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
Changing course after a degree: ‘Life is too short to prioritise money over meaning’
Four people who ended up working in a completely different area from their studies tell us what made them switch
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In today's @Independent_ie I spoke to parents about the reality of #backtoschool activities and how much #extracurricular activities cost. Some say it's worth it, others, not so much. www.independent.ie/business/mon...
‘It’s not just paying for membership and lessons, it’s everything that comes with it’ – the growing cost of children’s extracurricular activities
Whether it’s golf, piano lessons, gymnastics or camogie, it all adds up for stressed parents
independent.ie
In today's @independent.ie this woman told me about her role as an Irish Cancer Society night nurse and how it is a privilege to help people during their most difficult hours. She urges people to help raise much needed funds to ensure the service continues. www.independent.ie/lifestyle/he...
Working the night nurse shift: ‘It’s a privilege to be with a patient in their final hours – to hold their hand at the most vulnerable time of their life’
Aisling McCann (41) lives with her husband Anthony and their three children, aged 12, 10 and nine, on a farm in Offaly. She is a night nurse with the Irish Cancer Society and says helping a patient in...
independent.ie
In today's @irishexaminer.bsky.social I spoke to several parents who have taken their teens on a trip abroad, about the fun, adventure and bonding experience they enjoyed. www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/tr...
One-on-one adventures: Why we bring each of our teens away for a week on their own
From Mongolian yurts to US ranches, Arlene Harris meets the parents who took their teens on special adventures
irishexaminer.com
In today's @irishtimes.com this man told me about his experience of #prostatecancer and urges men to seek advice if any concerns and get PSA levels checked routinely over the age of 50. #cancer www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...
‘Cancer has changed how I view life and relationships’
Kevin Morley on how he has learned not to worry about the small stuff as he gets back to living life to the full
irishtimes.com
#journorequest - looking to talk to people in Ireland about what wellness treatments/therapies they enjoy on a regular basis - massage, sound bath, Pilates, aerial yoga, Reiki - whatever it is that keeps you in top form. DM if any thoughts. Shares appreciated. #WellnessJourney
Zen Bamboo Fountain with Flowing Water
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#journorequest - looking to talk to people in Ireland who are paying rent for their adult children who have left home, as they are unable to afford it themselves. DM if any thoughts. Shares appreciated. #costofliving #rent #housingcrisis
In today's @irishtimes.com I spoke to teachers, experts and parents about the problems associated with children not being able to to perform basic tasks which are essential for starting school. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
Starting school means parents must ensure children are prepared - that includes being toilet-trained
Beginning formal education is about arming children with the skills to be more independent
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#Halloween is almost upon us and many will associate bats with this spooky time. But in today's @independent.ie I spoke to Dr Niamh Roche about the many myths associated with bats, the benefits they bring and why we need to protect them. www.independent.ie/lifestyle/ba...
‘Bats have a bad reputation but Irish homeowners should see them as misunderstood attic neighbours, not pests’
Dr Niamh Roche (53), Bat Conservation Ireland’s Senior Projects Manager, debunks the biggest myths about bats – from why bats in your attic are eating insects, not attacking humans to misnomers about ...
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#journorequest looking to talk to parents in Ireland about the cost of extra curricular activities for kids. DM if any thoughts. Shares appreciated.
Cartoon Man Playing Violin with Music Notes
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In today's @independent.ie I spoke to four couples who have been holidaying together for over 20 years and haven't missed a year yet! Having 'a formula', they say, is secret to their holiday fun! www.independent.ie/lifestyle/tr...
‘We have a formula’ — these four Irish couples have holidayed together since 2004. They haven’t missed a year
The Tipperary friends take turns organising their annual getaway, and they’re still going strong...
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In @independent.ie this woman told me how she has been living with stage 4 cancer since 2015. She feels blessed to be alive & grateful to the medical team who have helped to prolong her life and also to the Marie Keating Foundation for offering support throughout. www.independent.ie/lifestyle/im...
I’m living with stage 4 cancer since 2015. I’m the most blessed person on the planet to have survived so many recurrences
Carmel Drohan was first diagnosed with colorectal cancer eleven years ago, and scans showed it had spread to her liver and lungs. She talks about her journey so far, taking each day as it comes and li...
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In today's @independent.ie I spoke to experts about the huge range of #apprenticeships available and why it is a very real option for school leavers who want to earn a living while studying for their chosen career www.independent.ie/business/mon...
More to life than the points race: your guide to in-demand apprenticeships that could lead to six figure salaries
Apprenticeships are an increasingly popular option for school-leavers who want to earn while they learn – with many offering pathways to lucrative careers
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In today's @independent.ie I spoke to a family whose healthy baby developed a virus which caused their lives to change dramatically. They have been helped through by The Jack and Jill Foundation and urge people to support the charity any way they can. www.independent.ie/lifestyle/fa...
‘We thought we would lose Clodagh – but by some miracle, she was here to stay’: Raising a child with a severe traumatic brain injury
Deirdre and Jonny Parkinson’s ‘world crumbled around them’ when their youngest daughter received a devastating diagnosis — but they are strong and positive as a family
independent.ie
#journorequest - looking to talk to people whose degree should have seen them embark on a corporate career, but instead they decided to work (even temporarily) in a less profitable role - in the community, with refugees, as a youth worker, for a charity etc. DM if any thoughts. Shares appreciated.
#journorequest - looking to talk to a #recruitment agent in Ireland for a piece. And also to a company who offers #apprenticeships - DM asap today if any thoughts. Shares appreciated.
In today's @independent.ie this woman told me how, she and her partner got married not once or twice, but three times as they wanted to make sure that all their family and friends could attend, they even invited @kneecapceol.bsky.social to one of their weddings. www.independent.ie/lifestyle/th...
Three weddings, one epic love story and an unexpected gift: how one couple tied the knot across two hemispheres
Eimear McCullough on how she and her husband Denis Ryan arranged three weddings — to ensure that all of their loved ones got a chance to celebrate with them
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In today's @irishexaminer.bsky.social I spoke to several people who love to travel but for the past few years, have ditched airplanes in favour of boats and trains. They say it's not only environmentally sound, but is also the most relaxing way to travel. www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/tr...
I travel a lot — but here's why I went five years without getting on a plane
Planes aren’t the only way to head off on your travels. Arlene Harris meets the holidaymakers choosing boats and trains for freedom, fun, less stress and lower emissions
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With celebrities crowdfunding to cover the cost of their wedding, in @independent.ie I spoke to wedding guests, planners and couples about cash gifts and asked if traditional wedding presents are a thing of the past and is this something to be celebrated? www.independent.ie/lifestyle/we...
Cash gifts are the norm – but is it tacky to crowdfund your wedding and honeymoon, like Danny Cipriani and AnnaLynne McCord?
The English rugby star and his fiancée, AnnaLynne McCord have angered fans by crowdfunding their nuptials — but is the modern practice of cash gifts any different?
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In @independent.ie this woman told me that her partner died at 30, leaving her to bring up their baby alone. He was too sick for them to proceed with their planned wedding, so now, having been denied a widow's pension, she is struggling to make ends meet. www.independent.ie/lifestyle/fa...
‘I still cry often – becoming a widow in my 20s and raising my child alone is hard – the grief never leaves’
When Rachel Harraghy lost her partner Jason, one of the most difficult aspects of life without him was that because they were not married, she is not officially recognised as a widow
independent.ie
In today's @independent.ie I, and other curious globetrotters, talk about the benefits of combining a holiday with learning a new skill. And experts offer advice on how to achieve the right balance. www.independent.ie/lifestyle/tr...
‘Staying in questionable places and finding myself in stressful situations – it’s all part of the magic’
Meet the Irish people who are swapping poolside breaks for learning holidays – and coming home with new skills and bucket-list memories
independent.ie
In today's @independent.ie I spoke to several people around the country who have gone on group holidays with friends or family to find out how they got on and what advice they would give to others to ensure a harmonious vacation. www.independent.ie/lifestyle/on...
‘One woman pre-booked two restaurants — one in particular was horrifyingly expensive’: The drama and dynamics of group holidays
Organising a trip abroad with friends or family may seem like a great idea at the time, but are they ever without squabbles?
independent.ie
In today's @independent.ie I spoke to parents and experts about how to get the best out of your baby's first holiday - as they offer tips on everything from staying safe in the sun, to packing wisely and ensuring that everyone gets some relaxation. www.independent.ie/lifestyle/fa...
‘Bring extra of everything’ – the secrets to holidaying successfully with small children
From sun shields to reclining buggies and balconies, Arlene Harris asks parents and travel experts their top tips for jetting off with kids
independent.ie
A few words from me in today's @independent.ie on the importance of staying alert, even on holiday. www.independent.ie/lifestyle/ar...
Arlene Harris : My near-death experience on a recent sun holiday made me realise how quickly things can turn bad when abroad
We turned around at the last moment — then watched a van crash where we had been standing
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A few words from me in today's @independent.ie on the importance of staying alert, even on holiday. www.independent.ie/lifestyle/ar...
Arlene Harris : My near-death experience on a recent sun holiday made me realise how quickly things can turn bad when abroad
We turned around at the last moment — then watched a van crash where we had been standing
independent.ie
#journorequest looking to talk to a wedding celebrant in or from Ireland today for a piece on a national newspaper. DM asap if any thoughts. Shares appreciated. #wedding #marriage #bride #celebrant
Bride and Groom Kiss on Wedding Day
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#journorequest looking to talk to people in/from Ireland who have holidayed with the same friends for years, perhaps now with partners and children. DM if any thoughts. Shares appreciated. #holiday #friends #FIFAWorld #vacation
Holiday Feeling Holiday Feels with Sanam Puri & Group
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