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 - [email protected]
#Christmas2025 is fast approaching, but while many people will be wishing for a special gift under the tree, in today's @irishexaminer.bsky.social spoke to three men who are hoping for an organ transplant which will transform their lives.
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All we want for Christmas: Three men waiting on urgent transplants
We talk to three men awaiting a transplant — a gift that could transform their lives. They are among the 660 people in Ireland on the waiting list
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December 5, 2025 at 6:01 PM
#Christmas2025 is fast approaching, but while many people will be wishing for a special gift under the tree, in today's @irishexaminer.bsky.social spoke to three men who are hoping for an organ transplant which will transform their lives.
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www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/he...
Christmas is an expensive time and in today's
@independent.ie this woman told me how she budgets for the festive season ahead. #Christmas2025
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@independent.ie this woman told me how she budgets for the festive season ahead. #Christmas2025
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What I spend on Christmas: ‘We no longer get meat from the butcher and get a smaller turkey and ham from Aldi’
With two small children and another on the way, Linda Kelly is well used to the chaos and cost associated with Christmas and says that there is no getting away from the fact that lots of money will be...
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December 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Christmas is an expensive time and in today's
@independent.ie this woman told me how she budgets for the festive season ahead. #Christmas2025
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@independent.ie this woman told me how she budgets for the festive season ahead. #Christmas2025
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#journorequest - looking to talk to people in Ireland who set up a small business in recent years making/creating/selling products, gifts or services associated with Christmas. DM if any thoughts. RTs appreciated #SmallBusiness #smallartist #supportsmallbusiness #CreativeDesign
December 3, 2025 at 4:41 PM
#journorequest - looking to talk to people in Ireland who set up a small business in recent years making/creating/selling products, gifts or services associated with Christmas. DM if any thoughts. RTs appreciated #SmallBusiness #smallartist #supportsmallbusiness #CreativeDesign
#journorequest - looking to talk to people from Ireland who are living abroad and won't be home for #Christmas2025 DM if any thoughts. Shares appreciated.
December 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
#journorequest - looking to talk to people from Ireland who are living abroad and won't be home for #Christmas2025 DM if any thoughts. Shares appreciated.
In today's @irishtimes.com I spoke to students and experts about the worrying trend of restricting food intake in order to 'save calorie allowance' for alcohol. @ncirl.bsky.social
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The students restricting food in favour of alcohol: ‘It isn’t seen as a big deal’
Restricting food in favour of alcohol is a slippery slope to dependence, poor dieting and worsening social anxiety
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December 2, 2025 at 9:55 AM
In today's @irishtimes.com I spoke to students and experts about the worrying trend of restricting food intake in order to 'save calorie allowance' for alcohol. @ncirl.bsky.social
www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...
www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...
In today's @irishtimes.com I spoke to Irish graduates who have either left the country or are planning to in the near future, about the lack of opportunity available in their chosen sector.
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Ireland’s graduates: ‘Everyone I know is thinking of moving abroad or has gone’
Many find it tough to find work in their desired sector upon leaving college - a harsh situation each year that doesn’t seem to improve
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December 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM
In today's @irishtimes.com I spoke to Irish graduates who have either left the country or are planning to in the near future, about the lack of opportunity available in their chosen sector.
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In today's @independent.ie this woman told me about the reality of life with lupus and how everyday is a struggle - but she hasn't let it hold her back and is living life to the full.
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Lupus makes me nauseous, tired all the time, and I have breathing and mobility issues – but I’ve achieved everything I want to in life
Throughout her life, Louise Crowley was seen as a high achiever. Always acing exams and getting impressive grades, she went on to become a Professor of Law at UCC.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:55 PM
In today's @independent.ie this woman told me about the reality of life with lupus and how everyday is a struggle - but she hasn't let it hold her back and is living life to the full.
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With #turkey shortages expected this #Christmas2025 in
@Independent_ie
I spoke to people who will be dishing up something different on Christmas Day.
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@Independent_ie
I spoke to people who will be dishing up something different on Christmas Day.
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Eight Christmas dinner options without the turkey: ‘It’s a simple choice, but one that makes the day infinitely more enjoyable’
Christmas is coming but this year it doesn’t look like the goose, or the turkey, is getting fat as an outbreak of bird flu has led to the culling of thousands of birds in farms across the country, man...
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December 1, 2025 at 1:47 PM
With #turkey shortages expected this #Christmas2025 in
@Independent_ie
I spoke to people who will be dishing up something different on Christmas Day.
www.independent.ie/life/food-dr...
@Independent_ie
I spoke to people who will be dishing up something different on Christmas Day.
www.independent.ie/life/food-dr...
#journorequest - looking to talk to people in Ireland who have changed their energy/electricity/phone or health insurance provider. DM if any thoughts. Shares appreciated.
November 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
#journorequest - looking to talk to people in Ireland who have changed their energy/electricity/phone or health insurance provider. DM if any thoughts. Shares appreciated.
As shopping begins in earnest for #Christmas2025 in today's'
@independent.ie this man told me about his budget for the festive period and why the thought behind a gift is more important than the cost.
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@independent.ie this man told me about his budget for the festive period and why the thought behind a gift is more important than the cost.
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What I spend on Christmas: ‘I usually spend around €150 on each of my adult children’
Like everyone else, James Bourke is making preparations for Christmas, shopping for supplies and presents. But, unlike others who swear by a to-do list, he relies on his own intuition to ensure that h...
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November 28, 2025 at 9:59 AM
As shopping begins in earnest for #Christmas2025 in today's'
@independent.ie this man told me about his budget for the festive period and why the thought behind a gift is more important than the cost.
www.independent.ie/business/mon...
@independent.ie this man told me about his budget for the festive period and why the thought behind a gift is more important than the cost.
www.independent.ie/business/mon...
In today's @independent.ie I spoke to two women who had babies when they were over 45 and they say that although it is tiring, being an older mum is great.
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Becoming a mum after 45: ‘Women like me are having children a lot later in life and it is amazing’
The average age for motherhood in Ireland is 33.2, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO), but its most recent figures also reveal that an increasing number of women are waiting until they a...
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November 26, 2025 at 11:49 AM
In today's @independent.ie I spoke to two women who had babies when they were over 45 and they say that although it is tiring, being an older mum is great.
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www.independent.ie/life/family/...
In today's @irishtimes.com I spoke to facilitators and parents at a forest school in Clare where children are thriving while enjoying a totally different education to the national curriculum as they immerse themselves in nature. #Education
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Less forest ‘school’, more ‘nature immersion project that focuses on a child’s wellbeing’
A forest school in Co Clare offers no curriculum or classes, just a nature-based space, and activities that seek to spark children’s curiosities and interests
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November 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
In today's @irishtimes.com I spoke to facilitators and parents at a forest school in Clare where children are thriving while enjoying a totally different education to the national curriculum as they immerse themselves in nature. #Education
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In today's @independent.ie this woman talked to me about the cost of #Christmas and how much she will end up spending on gifts, food, travel and entertainment.
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What I spend on Christmas: ‘We have 21 gifts to buy… I estimate we’ll spend around €3,000 on overall shopping’
It’s that time of year again when purse strings will be loosened and budgets will be stretched as households up and down the country splash out on gifts for loved ones as well as treats for themselves...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:16 AM
In today's @independent.ie this woman talked to me about the cost of #Christmas and how much she will end up spending on gifts, food, travel and entertainment.
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In today's @independent.ie I spoke to three people who are caring for elderly parents about the ups and downs and the mental and financial toll it can take, but how it can also be a rewarding experience.
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Carenting: Three Irish people who care for elderly parents on the mental, physical and financial toll – and their advice to others
Parents look after their children until they fly the nest, and then, when the time comes, the roles are reversed with some needing more care than others. According to Family Carers Ireland, there are ...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:13 AM
In today's @independent.ie I spoke to three people who are caring for elderly parents about the ups and downs and the mental and financial toll it can take, but how it can also be a rewarding experience.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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#journorequest - looking to talk to people in Ireland who have changed their energy/phone/electricity/insurance provider to get a better deal. DM if any thoughts. Shares appreciated. #electricity #EnergyEfficiency #HealthInsurance #carinsurance
November 19, 2025 at 6:59 PM
#journorequest - looking to talk to people in Ireland who have changed their energy/phone/electricity/insurance provider to get a better deal. DM if any thoughts. Shares appreciated. #electricity #EnergyEfficiency #HealthInsurance #carinsurance
November 19, 2025 at 2:46 PM
#journorequest - looking to talk to people in Ireland who have changed their energy/phone/electricity/insurance provider to get a better deal. DM if any thoughts. Shares appreciated. #electricity #EnergyEfficiency #HealthInsurance #carinsurance
In today's @irishtimes.com this man told me how, having 'drifted' for years in school, with the help of the Ballymun Initiative to Third Level Education (BITE) he is now studying in DCU and is launching an app to help other students.
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‘Points don’t define potential – work ethic and passion do’
Rickwang Tientcheu says he drifted through the Covid years of second level before building up his own app for students, Edu Éire
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November 18, 2025 at 9:50 AM
In today's @irishtimes.com this man told me how, having 'drifted' for years in school, with the help of the Ballymun Initiative to Third Level Education (BITE) he is now studying in DCU and is launching an app to help other students.
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
#journorequest - looking to talk to people in Ireland who like to BBQ or cook outside all year round, regardless of the weather. If this is you and you'd like to take part, send me a DM. Shares appreciated.
November 15, 2025 at 11:39 AM
#journorequest - looking to talk to people in Ireland who like to BBQ or cook outside all year round, regardless of the weather. If this is you and you'd like to take part, send me a DM. Shares appreciated.
#journorequest - anyone in Ireland going out for dinner on Christmas day (or staying in a hotel and having dinner there) and would like to chat to me for a piece. DM if any thoughts. Shares appreciated. #Christmas2025 #Christmas #restaurant
November 15, 2025 at 10:16 AM
#journorequest - anyone in Ireland going out for dinner on Christmas day (or staying in a hotel and having dinner there) and would like to chat to me for a piece. DM if any thoughts. Shares appreciated. #Christmas2025 #Christmas #restaurant
It's #lungcancerawareness month and in today's
@irishtimes.com this non-smoking woman told me how the symptoms she thought were down to #LongCovid turned out to be lung cancer. She urges people to seek advice if any concerns as early detection can save lives.
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@irishtimes.com this non-smoking woman told me how the symptoms she thought were down to #LongCovid turned out to be lung cancer. She urges people to seek advice if any concerns as early detection can save lives.
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Lung cancer: ‘I was 47 at the time, and the only person in my family who has never smoked’
Samatha Vaughan from Co Laois was aged 47 and the only person in her family who had never smoked when she got the shock diagnosis
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November 14, 2025 at 9:43 AM
It's #lungcancerawareness month and in today's
@irishtimes.com this non-smoking woman told me how the symptoms she thought were down to #LongCovid turned out to be lung cancer. She urges people to seek advice if any concerns as early detection can save lives.
www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...
@irishtimes.com this non-smoking woman told me how the symptoms she thought were down to #LongCovid turned out to be lung cancer. She urges people to seek advice if any concerns as early detection can save lives.
www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...
It's #lungcancerawareness month and in today's
@independent.ie TD Catherine Ardagh told me how she got involved with the Marie Keating Foundation's Breathless Collection campaign to experience the early signs of the disease
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@independent.ie TD Catherine Ardagh told me how she got involved with the Marie Keating Foundation's Breathless Collection campaign to experience the early signs of the disease
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‘Even holding the coffee cup was tiring’ – TD Catherine Ardagh on wearing weighted clothing that mimics fatigue of lung cancer
Everyone knows what it feels like to be tired and out of breath, but for most it’s just a phase which will pass once we’ve had a rest.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
It's #lungcancerawareness month and in today's
@independent.ie TD Catherine Ardagh told me how she got involved with the Marie Keating Foundation's Breathless Collection campaign to experience the early signs of the disease
www.independent.ie/irish-news/h...
@independent.ie TD Catherine Ardagh told me how she got involved with the Marie Keating Foundation's Breathless Collection campaign to experience the early signs of the disease
www.independent.ie/irish-news/h...
#journorequest - looking to talk to people in Ireland about #Fireworks - do they freak your pet out, do they keep your kids awake or make your elderly relative feel nervous or do you love them and think they're cool? DM if any thoughts. Shares appreciated #pets
November 12, 2025 at 11:26 AM
#journorequest - looking to talk to people in Ireland about #Fireworks - do they freak your pet out, do they keep your kids awake or make your elderly relative feel nervous or do you love them and think they're cool? DM if any thoughts. Shares appreciated #pets
#journorequest - anyone in Ireland having pork, fish, nut loaf or a simple pizza for #christmas dinner this year? If so and you want to take part in a piece, DM asap today. Shares appreciated
November 12, 2025 at 9:21 AM
#journorequest - anyone in Ireland having pork, fish, nut loaf or a simple pizza for #christmas dinner this year? If so and you want to take part in a piece, DM asap today. Shares appreciated
#journorequest will you be eating out this #Christmas day or staying in a hotel over #Christmas2025 - if so, and you want to take part in a festive piece, DM asap. Shares appreciated.
November 12, 2025 at 8:58 AM
#journorequest will you be eating out this #Christmas day or staying in a hotel over #Christmas2025 - if so, and you want to take part in a festive piece, DM asap. Shares appreciated.