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Recovery From Trauma - Finding The Way

First of all, I’m clearly not a professional so if you are struggling with mental health issues of any kind, do go talk to your doctor or a ...

Cliona Kelliher 7 Jun, 2019 21

Derryounce , Derryounce Lakes , Laois

Trip to Derryounce Lakes

It's been a while since I've done a new trip post. Don't know if it's just me, but the winter has seemed so long and drea...

Cliona Kelliher 18 Feb, 2019 5

depression , Family , illness

The Year from Hell and what I have learnt.

Well, I haven't done a post in a little while and there have been lots of reasons for that. I can't always share every single thin...

Cliona Kelliher 28 Nov, 2018 13

allergy , allergy deaths , Food Allergy

Food Allergy Deaths, a Perspective

I felt compelled to write something of our experience with food allergy after reading recently of 2 tragic deaths due to food allergy. Th...

Cliona Kelliher 28 Sept, 2018 15

day trips , garden , gardens

Places to Visit - June Blake's Garden in Wicklow

The first time I visited June Blake's Garden was with the Kilcullen Photography Club and I was so impressed with the beauty and stil...

Cliona Kelliher 2 Sept, 2018 4

ageing , Lifestyle , party

Being 50 - Celebrating a New Age

Being 50 - the title says it all really! I've been 50 for a grand total of 10 days so far, so my experience is limited, but as it...

Cliona Kelliher 19 Aug, 2018 11

Hospital care , illness , Irish Health Service

A Tale of Two Hospitals, disparity of care in the Irish Health Service

If you have read any of my previous blog posts, you may have gathered that I have a lot of experience of hospitals. Between Síomha's ...

Cliona Kelliher 1 Aug, 2018

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