Teachers Strike by Cartoonist Maeve O’Keeffe
Aaah! Home with three teens while teachers strike and there’s another day due in January? While I despair at having the kids at home when they could be doing something
School Acceptance by cartoonist Maeve O’Keeffe
My friend had great news the other morning. Her daughter was offered a place in the secondary school of her choice. “What a relief!” this mum said, “The great thing
Nagging Mammy by Cartoonist Maeve O’Keeffe
I’ve become the archetypal Irish Mammy – worrying and nagging to beat the band. I try to resist, but at the first hint of winter frost, I start my “Put
Halloween Treats by Cartoonist Maeve O’Keeffe
I bought zombie brains. Thought I was doing a great thing, getting them for my boys. The fourteen year-old looked at me in disgust “What do you think I
Tie by Cartoonist Maeve O’Keeffe
He’s mastered it. Junior, my youngest who started Secondary school, is now an expert tie knotter. In fairness, he had a head start watching his bigger brother do it for
Quintessence Breastfeeding Challenge
Quintessence Breastfeeding challenge Last week I was asked to write an article about the Quintessence breastfeeding challenge for the Cork Evening Echo. I duly met Mairead Coughlan and Kathryn Foskin,
Kid in the Middle – by cartoonist Maeve O’Keeffe
Kid in the Middle or Second Fiddle? Have you similar memories or stories to share? Post to my blog or email [email protected] Does it make a difference where you come
Grunter by cartoonist Maeve O’Keeffe
Got a Grunter? Have you similar memories or stories to share? Post to my blog or email [email protected] Have you got a grunter? Last week I spoke to PJ Coogan on
School Start by cartoonist Maeve O’Keeffe
The School Start & taking that photo can be tough on the parent! Have you similar memories or stories to share? Post to my blog or email [email protected] Damn phone.
Sorting Schoolbags by cartoonist Maeve O’Keeffe
Sorting schoolbags can be stressful! It’s back to school time this week. I’m ‘up the walls’ trying to label and cover schoolbooks, stitch up frayed school jumpers, sort out lunchboxes,