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08/09/2025

Delighted to have completed this training. Thank you to those who were my case studies. I am looking forward to weaving this into my offerings going forward. 🌹🩸❤️

05/09/2025

I am back from a very special few days of pilgrimage to 3 of the sacred sites of Ireland. As part of the Jubilee Year 2025 celebrations, the Irish Catholic Bishops encourage us to visit three designated national pilgrimage sites on the island of Ireland – Knock Shrine, Croagh Patrick and Lough Derg, along with Diocesan pilgrimage sites throughout the country.

These sites celebrate the richness of the pilgrimage tradition in Ireland. Pilgrims are invited to take some personal time for prayer and reflection at each of these sacred places during 2025. I was the driver for a group of women and the original plan was Lough Derg and onto Knock however once we heard about the Pilgrim Passport we decided to do all 3. It was a very special few days, we only did the very start of Croagh Patrick so I might have to do a return visit to climb a bit further up. It was lovely to spend the time in prayer and reflection and to connect with these special places. Stories told, moments shared, memories made., holy water collected, candles lit ✨✨

31/08/2025

Back To School Tips and Advice - September is here — new shoes, sharpened pencils, and the buzz of back-to-school. For children, this season brings excitement and a little uncertainty. For parents, it’s about resetting routines, keeping everyone healthy, and helping little ones feel calm and ready. Check out my Blog for the full article and links.

11/08/2025

In Feb 2020 I signed up to swim 10Km in a Month, planning to raise money and also to improve my Swim Fitness for some lake swimming over the warmer months. I had done a bit of open water swimming in previous years and wanted to do a bit more and feel stronger in the water. On the first day I was staying with my sister and my nephew and I headed to the pool, I was off to a good start.

Just over half way through the world as we knew it changed for us all, swimming pools closed and I had to park the plan as even Camlough Lake wasn't accessible. When we were able to swim in the lake again in June 2020 I decided that to finish the challenge I would swim every day in June Ciara Murphy joined me and by then the beautiful weather we had had in March, April and May changed a little and there were some blustery dips. Word spread and a few others asked if they could join us and so a WhatsApp group was formed. 5 years later I love hearing about the friendships made, challenges undertaken and most importantly I love that so many women have had the experience of swimming or dipping in open water.

The swim was a fundraiser was for in crossfire, whilst I trust the money raised has made a difference to the lives of people in Tanzania and helped support them to have access to clean drinking water, I also know that the impact that the decision to swim has had a huge impact on many lives.

When I first heard Moore speak back in 2011 he had an equally huge impact on my life. I have heard him speak many times and each time his words land where I need them to. The upcoming Voices For Change cycles event in Castle is a fundraiser however it also something that I hope will create a lasting impact and a ripple effect on the lives of all that attend.

Tickets Available through Link in Comments.

11/08/2025

After first meeting Richard I knew was a Charity I wanted to support, from 2 Firewalks, 2 Colour Runs, The Camino and a Swim challenge over the years I have challenged myself in many different ways. Experiences like these shape us, I would love to hear about yours and what charity is close to your heart.

07/08/2025

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03/08/2025

My latest article for Ni4kids

💬 Understanding Anxiety-Based School Avoidance: A Whole-Child Approach

In our latest issue, Joanne Callan Try tHEAlternative explores the rising number of students facing anxiety-based school avoidance and asks the question:

🧠 Would we expect the same of adults in the workplace?
🌿 This summer, she encourages parents to pause, reconnect, and gently begin the healing process.

📖 Read the full piece in our latest issue: www.ni4kids.com/latest-issues

30/07/2025

This is one of my favourite books for building emotional awareness in children, helping them to identify both the emotion and a tool they can use. Often they will pick their club or county colours to see what they come up with. We play the 32 County games where they give each county phrase. Here’s one to celebrate ’s All Ireland Final Win. Given the response to the homecoming top choice they might be glad of a little bit of 😂🙈😉 To order this for your own home get in touch and I will give you the link and a discount code.

29/07/2025

At on Saturday I was talking to lots of women about my upcoming Italy Retreat. I love talking about how special this Retreat is and sharing that over 50% of attendees each year have been before. The food, the spa, the scenery, the service, they definitely call you back.

14/07/2025

Thank you Karl for creating such a special space.

28/03/2025

Pupils from St Joseph’s Boys High School and St Mary’s High School in Newry took part in an Education2Employment Career Pathways event at St Mary's High School yesterday, 27 March. The event was funded by the Department for Communities and is managed and co-ordinated by Newry and Mourne Enterp...

03/03/2025

I received a message last week about getting St Brigid’s crosses as it turned out I had a few rushes left (not sure why I had kept them) and said I would make them. I now know the reason. 💚✨

These crosses will be placed on the graves of Irish Soldiers who died in World War One. They are woven with intentions of healing, peace, unity and sovereignty qualities needed as much in our world today as they were then. 💚✨