THE WOOD HOUSE – ROSTREVOR Forget George Clooney and his villa on the shore of Lake Como – now you can move into your own little piece of heaven right here in Northern Ireland. The Wood House on Shore Road just outside Rostrevor has probably some of the most stunning views you can imagine. A unique property sitting on just…
It is estimated at least one in four pregnancies end in loss during pregnancy or birth. It’s a sad reality that most women – if they do not experience baby loss themselves – will know someone affected by the tragedy. Yet, the silence around baby loss remains disproportionately high compared to the number of families affected by the ordeal. Superstition…
So many of our student memories are of parties in pretty filthy, dingy, damp-infested houses in south Belfast. But 5 St Ives Gardens just off the Stranmillis Road is anything but that. This four-bedroom stunner has caught our eye, not just for its fabulous décor, but because of the light that floods in throughout. Let’s forget its five-star location, close…
This mini heatwave we’re experiencing might be about to burst but hasn’t it just put you in the mood for chilling in the garden, glass in hand? This five-bedroom split level house would be the perfect place to enjoy life outdoors with its own bar and barbecue area – it’s definitely quite the home for those who love entertaining! Located…
The nightmare endured by Shannon Meenan-Browse should act as a warning to us all. Very few of us are entirely comfortable in our own skin and, as such, an increasing number of people from Northern Ireland are travelling abroad for surgery – either because it isn’t available here or because it costs significantly less to have the operation done in…
One of the things Fiona Jane Kerr loves most about working as a wedding photographer is the relationship she builds with her couples. She gets to know them before their big day, she finds out about the story that brought them together in the first place, about their hopes and dreams for the future. They are more than just clients…
It’s a fact that cervical screening saves lives. The cervical screening programme in Northern Ireland is offered to women aged between 25 and 64 to prevent cervical cancer. More commonly known as a smear test, it is aimed at women who have no symptoms of disease, and detects pre-cancerous changes in cells that line the cervix. Despite the screening programme’s…
Aged just 32, Tara Millar was living a dream life. Working as a photographer on cruise ships, she was travelling the world and soaking up all the incredible experiences that came along with her job. She would spend six months working and then return home for two months to catch up with friends and family. But her life came…
Here at Local Women, we love a good sunset. And, as you can see, 5 Lurgill Lane can include stunning evening views among the reasons why it won’t stay long on the market! This crisp and contemporary country home is flooded with light with its extensive glazing throughout – making sure you never have to miss the sun setting over…
We’re going to go with the estate agent on this one when they describe 57 Curragh Road as “often sought yet seldom found”. The five bedroom detached bungalow enjoys the benefit of being in the countryside, yet is located only a few minutes away from Coleraine. Set amidst spacious, mature landscaped gardens, we can just imagine a sundowner on the…