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Belfast Choir Celebrates Women Through Song
FeaturesFrom Joni Mitchell to contemporary composers, Belfast's award-winning Quire choir is using music to celebrate...read more
Margaret’s Mission to Help Women Turn their Pain into Purpose.
Features, Health & WellbeingPlumbridge-based Margaret Kelly fulfilled a long-held ambition to become a life coach through the international...read more
Building Confidence Through Expertise
ColumnsAdvanced Nurse Practitioner and aesthetics specialist Iwona, known as Yvonne, talks about her journey into...read more
Finding the Dress Brides Never Forget
ColumnsAs the self-confessed “fairy godmother of bridal,” Dorothy at White Gold Bridal shares why carefully...read more
The Business Behind the Beauty Industry
ColumnsAs more aesthetics businesses launch across Ireland, Stephanie J Vaughan from Vaughan Chartered Accountants explains...read more
Your First Tattoo? Here’s What to Expect
ColumnsThinking about your first tattoo but not sure where to start? Ultraviolet tattooist Courtney Kilpatrick...read more
The Velvet Formula
ColumnsTanya Khan believes great aesthetics begin with skin health, and her Velvet Formula treatment is...read more
The New Luxury of Staying Home
ColumnsThe experts at Starview NI explain why swim spas and smart outdoor living solutions are...read more
Why Parents Still Want to Shop In Store
ColumnsIn a world of endless scrolling and online shopping, Sandra’s Nursery Corner still offers something...read more
Loving Your Lips Again
ColumnsMichele King from Portstewart Family Dental explains why subtle, carefully balanced lip enhancement is helping...read more
The Smile You Stopped Showing
ColumnsGregor McGlashan from Rosconnor Specialist Dentistry explains how modern dental implants are helping women across...read more
A Dress Chosen for Confidence and Romance
ColumnsBernie O’Neill from Perfect Day Bridal shares why this elegant new arrival stood out instantly,...read more
Why Choosing the Right Practitioner Matters
ColumnsOS Aesthetics founder Orlagh Stevenson explains why trust, safety and experience should always come before...read more
Room2 to Eat, Drink and Relax at Winnie’s, All Day Long
ColumnsPaula Gracey shares her new after-work drinks destination. On my “working in the office” days...read more
Why Escorted Tours Are Back in Demand
ColumnsOne Himalaya founder Maggie Maguire explains why more travellers are turning to escorted and guided...read more
The Non-Surgical Lift Everyone Is Talking About
ColumnsMia Coyle from Miaesthetic in Strabane explains why the clinic’s new HIFU 12D treatment is...read more
The Foundation of Every Outfit
ColumnsFrom everyday comfort to confidence-boosting fits, McEvoys in Dundalk explains why finding the right lingerie...read more
The Hormonal Crash Nobody Talks About After Birth
ColumnsMama Placenta Remedies founder Staci Stewart says postpartum recovery deserves far more understanding and support...read more
A Night Focused on Health and Community
ColumnsBrian McKeown from John Laverty Optometrists and Hearing Care invites readers to a special free...read more
Why a Dental ‘Check-Up’ Is About Much More Than Teeth
ColumnsAisling Lalor from Lalor Clinic explains why regular professional dental examinations can reveal far more...read more
Why Support Matters in Parenthood
ColumnsThe team at the award-winning Ladybird Lane reflect on the importance of community, reassurance and...read more
The Changing Landscape of Transport
ColumnsCivil engineer and transport planner Karen McShane explores how recent legal rulings, climate legislation and...read more
Helping Women Feel Like Themselves Again
ColumnsKaren Harkin, founder of KHG Hair Systems in Lifford, shares why helping women regain confidence...read more
The Joy of a ‘Nothing’ Hobby
ColumnsQ Radio presenter Jordan Arnold reflects on how one nervous step into a Pilates class...read more
The Woman in the Room
ColumnsExecutive business coach and Local Women columnist Joanna Denton reflects on the self-doubt many capable...read more
Defying the Odds
ColumnsTold she would never walk again after a devastating spinal injury, Jennifer Smyth has turned...read more
The Art of Packing Light with I AM Beauty
ColumnsNow that June is here and summer plans are starting to fill the calendar, Nicole...read more
Summer Starts at HUTT Beauty
ColumnsFrom glowing tans to holiday-ready nails, HUTT Beauty shares the treatments clients are booking now...read more
Why the Future of Heart Care Starts Before Symptoms Appear
ColumnsCharlotte Currie from Heart Health Hub explains why the future of cardiology is shifting away...read more
Meet the Artist Bringing Bold Colour to Gallery 1608
ColumnsGallery 1608 in Bushmills welcomes acclaimed Irish artist Tom Byrne, whose richly textured contemporary works...read more
Building Something for Family and Community
ColumnsDarrell and Nicole share the story behind Foyle Supply, the inspiration for launching the business...read more
Confidence That Still Looks Like You
ColumnsEmma Jardine from Forever Young shares how her lifelong love of beauty grew into a...read more
Bold Contrast and Timeless Craftsmanship
ColumnsBrian Dukes Kitchens showcase a striking monochrome kitchen where bold design and handcrafted detail create...read more
More Than Skin Deep
ColumnsFormer NHS midwife Dearbhaile Shaw shares her journey into aesthetics, why confidence matters, and what...read more
“I Didn’t Realise the Transformation Until I Saw the Old Photos”
ColumnsDerry fitness professional Emma shares how her smile journey with Claire Hughes Dental not only...read more
Hidden Treasures and Forgotten Finds
ColumnsFrom inherited jewellery to vintage collectibles, the team at Antique Cash Monkey share how everyday...read more
A Gentler Path Through Pregnancy
ColumnsFrom easing pregnancy sickness and pelvic pain to supporting sleep, relaxation and birth preparation, midwife...read more
Growing Together at Blades & Beauty
ColumnsCatriona Channing reflects on the realities of running a family business, the support that makes...read more
Why Mid-Face Rejuvenation Is One of My Favourite Treatments
ColumnsNurse Dani from Belle Fleur Medical Aesthetics explains why restoring structure and softness can help...read more
The Finishing Touches That Make a House Feel Like Home
ColumnsJosette McGowan from Bella Jo Interiors shares simple ways to transform a room, proving you...read more
A Sunday Morning Slow Down at Ballymore House
ColumnsA peaceful outdoor yoga session at Ballymore House in Tandragee reminded Local Women Editor Kim...read more
Skin Confidence Starts Beneath the Surface
ColumnsCiara McCarron, owner of Avenue C Skin, shares why taking a whole-body approach to skincare...read more
