http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/ http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/femme/when-divorce-gets-dirty-2097415.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/femme/when-divorce-gets-dirty-2097415.html <P>As poor Cheryl Cole considers the option of doing battle against husband Ashley in the divorce courts for what some claim would be a hard-fought settlement worth £20m (€22m), one imagines the likes of John Terry and Vernon Kay can only pray that their own recent transgressions don't reach a similarly ugly conclusion. But as Divorce Confidential, an unashamedly lurid memoir from top US lawyer Gerald Nissenbaum, suggests, when the wealthy separate, things can get very messy indeed.</P> Femme Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:58:02 +0000 http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/parents/lsquosarah-taught-me-not-to-waste-time-worryingrsquo-2097418.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/parents/lsquosarah-taught-me-not-to-waste-time-worryingrsquo-2097418.html <P>Sarah Webb is a mum-of-three and a successful author (her two latest publications are The Loving Kind and children's book Emma the Penguin). Sarah is the eldest in a family of four children. We spoke to her and her mum Melissa about their mother-daughter relationship.</P> Parents Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:58:02 +0000 http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/travel/diary-of-a-travel-writer-culinary-stars-whet-appetite-for-lismore-2097440.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/travel/diary-of-a-travel-writer-culinary-stars-whet-appetite-for-lismore-2097440.html <P>THURSDAY The sunny south-east is no less sunny at freezing point than it is in high summer. The approach to Waterford along the old N9, perennial champion in the award for the worst stretch of national road in Ireland, won't be missed when the new motorway opens sometime next week. Not by me anyway. </P> Travel Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:58:02 +0000 http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/travel/its-a-med-world-2097420.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/travel/its-a-med-world-2097420.html <P>CRUISING IS one of the few areas coping well in the recession-hit travel industry, but the choice of cruise lines, ships and itineraries can be bewildering.</P> Travel Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:58:02 +0000 http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/health-beauty/the-three-decades-of-dieting-2091893.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/health-beauty/the-three-decades-of-dieting-2091893.html <P>While in our thirties, our lives can expand to include raising children -- often while still working -- and trying to run a home and keep a social life on the road. </P> Health & Beauty Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:58:03 +0000 http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/health-beauty/is-stress-making-you-fat-2084353.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/health-beauty/is-stress-making-you-fat-2084353.html <P>There are several ways in which your stressful life may be making you fat. It's an unfortunate truth that the more stressed you are, the more you may run the risk of being overweight. Yet knowing the 'fat triggers' linked to stress can help you lower your chances of worries causing you to become flabby.</P> Health & Beauty Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:58:03 +0000 http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/health-beauty/breaking-the-bad-news-2084349.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/health-beauty/breaking-the-bad-news-2084349.html <P>You have cancer. It's terminal." My father, who died last month, was so distraught upon hearing these words that my mother never felt able to ask him whether he thought the consultant's bluntness was inappropriate. </P> Health & Beauty Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:58:03 +0000 http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/health-beauty/back-to-the-base-2076976.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/health-beauty/back-to-the-base-2076976.html <P>I know you're aware of the concept of friends with benefits, and the idea has trickled down into the world of beauty, too. For years our skincare and colour cosmetics stood poles apart. </P> Health & Beauty Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:58:02 +0000 http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/health-beauty/how-to-choose-a-great-look-2076947.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/health-beauty/how-to-choose-a-great-look-2076947.html <P>It is one of the hardest make-up items to buy, so before you lay down serious cash on a new foundation, how do you know what to look for? </P> Health & Beauty Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:58:02 +0000 http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/femme/body-and-soul-lydia-des-dolles--singer-2092757.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/femme/body-and-soul-lydia-des-dolles--singer-2092757.html <P>Lydia (24) is from Waterford and is in the band Sweet Jane, which has been together for more than three years.</P> Femme Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:58:02 +0000 http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/femme/the-wonder-women-are-putting-us-all-down-2092756.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/femme/the-wonder-women-are-putting-us-all-down-2092756.html <P>Lorraine Candy, editor-in-chief of women's magazine Elle, writes a weekly column for a British newspaper in which she details the challenges of being a working mother. I Don't Know How I Do It is essentially a diary of Candy's struggle to stay fabulous while raising three children. </P> Femme Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:58:02 +0000 http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/femme/womens-talk-after-the-op-patsyrsquos-on-the-prowl-2092758.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/femme/womens-talk-after-the-op-patsyrsquos-on-the-prowl-2092758.html <P>I was barely back from the recovery ward when I heard them marching down the hospital corridor like Dad's Army. On hearing their approaching footsteps, my other half escaped to the hospital coffee shop like Houdini. Their presence is enough to put the fear of God in him, you see.</P> Femme Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:58:02 +0000 http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/femme/miss-congeniality-bullock-is-still-winning-prizes-in-all-categories-2092763.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/femme/miss-congeniality-bullock-is-still-winning-prizes-in-all-categories-2092763.html <P>Sandra Bullock (below) has officially become the coolest girl in Hollywood, but it's not because she won an Oscar.</P> Femme Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:58:02 +0000 http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/femme/favourite-things-actress-maude-fahy-2092761.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/femme/favourite-things-actress-maude-fahy-2092761.html <P>1 Vintage bag I'm not really a 'bag girl' but, I always come back to this old favourite. Found by my mum in a charity shop, it's special because she gave it to me, and because it's got a real 70s vibe. You won't see anyone else with a bag like this.</P> Femme Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:58:02 +0000 http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/motoring/focus-on-the-positive-1845870.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/motoring/focus-on-the-positive-1845870.html <p>It's the David Beckham of cars &ndash; absolutely dashing outside, but underneath its glamorous skin it&rsquo;s completely safe, sensible and sober. It may even underwhelm you at first.</p> Motoring Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:46:48 +0100 http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/motoring/saab-93-gets-the-ultimate-makeover-1835336.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/motoring/saab-93-gets-the-ultimate-makeover-1835336.html <p>Once upon a time I drove a Saab 9-3 and it left me cold and disappointed.</p> Motoring Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:23:54 +0100 http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/motoring/nothing-but-good-karma-in-this-baby-1788917.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/motoring/nothing-but-good-karma-in-this-baby-1788917.html <p>You know you&rsquo;re driving a remarkable car when something happens to you that hasn&rsquo;t happened before. </p> Motoring Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:29:06 +0100 http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/motoring/white-van-man-is-worst-on-roads-1807775.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/motoring/white-van-man-is-worst-on-roads-1807775.html <P>The popularity of White Van Man among fellow drivers is still at absolute zero, a new survey has revealed.</P> Motoring Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:58:02 +0100 http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/motoring/nifty-50-is-just-oh-so-thrifty-1730845.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/motoring/nifty-50-is-just-oh-so-thrifty-1730845.html <p>IF YOU&rsquo;RE feeling particularly depressed this weekend, why not drive from Dublin to Roscommon town half a dozen times. </p> Motoring Wed, 06 May 2009 15:09:38 +0100 http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/travel/ultimate-chill-out-2081183.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/travel/ultimate-chill-out-2081183.html <P>Last month, as the country ground to a halt under a few inches of snow, I went in search of somewhere more able to deal with freezing conditions -- Norway. </P> Travel Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:58:03 +0000 http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/travel/diary-of-a-travel-writter-tastes-of-the-island-prove-too-tempting-2081205.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/travel/diary-of-a-travel-writter-tastes-of-the-island-prove-too-tempting-2081205.html <P>THURSDAY Guilbaud's is full. Recession? Scallop soup and John Dory to make the toes open and shut.</P> Travel Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:58:03 +0000 http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/travel/for-all-that-life-can-afford-go-to-london-2081206.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/travel/for-all-that-life-can-afford-go-to-london-2081206.html <P>Samuel Johnson has been oft-quoted as saying: "When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford." </P> Travel Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:58:03 +0000 http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/travel/stores-and-stripes-2060881.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/travel/stores-and-stripes-2060881.html <P>Is there anywhere quite like New York? It's instantly familiar, larger than life and utterly electric. There's so many reasons to visit too: the Empire State Building, Central Park, Broadway, The Guggenheim and the shopping.</P> Travel Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:58:02 +0000 http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/travel/a-likely-trip-for-the-lads----and-lasses-2060884.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/travel/a-likely-trip-for-the-lads----and-lasses-2060884.html <P>Heading off on our flight to Newcastle (a first-ever visit) we had notions of a Geordieland armed with only the stereotype of a heavyset man with no top on, half-covered in tattoos cheering on their poor soccer team. </P> Travel Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:58:02 +0000 http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/lsquomum-always-sees-through-the-bluster-rsquo-2070800.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/lsquomum-always-sees-through-the-bluster-rsquo-2070800.html <P>Xpose presenter Karen Koster is the youngest in her family with an older brother and sister. We caught up with Karen and her mum Brenda to talk about their mum-and-daughter relationship.</P> Lifestyle Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:58:02 +0000 http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/parents/lsquomy-mumrsquos-too-busy-for-empty-nest-syndromersquo-2027096.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/parents/lsquomy-mumrsquos-too-busy-for-empty-nest-syndromersquo-2027096.html <P>Actress Gemma Doorly is the second youngest in a family of four children and is best known for her role as Sarah O'Leary in Fair City. We caught up with her and her mum, Mary, to find out about their mother-daughter relationship.</P> Parents Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:58:02 +0000 http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/parents/ready-to-rock--a-bye-baby-2019086.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/parents/ready-to-rock--a-bye-baby-2019086.html <br/><p>New parents have a lot to cope with and sleep deprivation doesn&rsquo;t help, but how to get baby to sleep? asks Anna Coogan</p> Parents Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:42:23 +0000 http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/mothers-and-daughters-lsquomy-daughter-has-pepped-up-my-confidencersquo-2015490.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/mothers-and-daughters-lsquomy-daughter-has-pepped-up-my-confidencersquo-2015490.html <P>Anna Daly is a presenter on TV3's Ireland AM and is the only daughter in her family, with one younger brother. We spoke to her and her mum Ann about their mother-daughter relationship. </P> Lifestyle Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:58:01 +0000 http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/parents/mothers-and-daughters-even-friends-turn-to-mum-for-advice-1971697.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/parents/mothers-and-daughters-even-friends-turn-to-mum-for-advice-1971697.html <P>Ros na R&uacute;n actress Linda Breathnach is the second youngest of four girls and lives close to her mum and dad in Co Galway. We spoke to Linda and her mother, Una, about their relationship.</P> Parents Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:58:01 +0000 http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/mini-marathon/heraldie-offers-mini-marathon-photos-1762516.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/mini-marathon/heraldie-offers-mini-marathon-photos-1762516.html <P><br/>Get your own souvenir from this year&rsquo;s Mini Marathon with photos from the event now available to buy on Herald.ie. <br/></P> Mini Marathon Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:00:03 +0100 http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/mini-marathon/mini-marathon-diary-mission-accomplished-1758495.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/mini-marathon/mini-marathon-diary-mission-accomplished-1758495.html <p><b>Tuesday 2 June:</b> In the company of some 40,000 other women, I finally put my training to use and ran in the mini-marathon. </p> Mini Marathon Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:12:34 +0100 http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/mini-marathon/ryan-is-sizzling-in-the-sunshine-1758501.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/mini-marathon/ryan-is-sizzling-in-the-sunshine-1758501.html <p>Two years ago, Rosemary Ryan from Bilboa in Limerick finished second in the Flora Women&rsquo;s Mini Marathon.</p> Mini Marathon Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:13:03 +0100 http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/mini-marathon/fundraisers-set-the-pace-1758503.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/mini-marathon/fundraisers-set-the-pace-1758503.html <p>Fundraising has become a priority for charities large and small, making the Flora Women's Mini Marathon even more vital as the largest single-day fundraising event in the country.</p> Mini Marathon Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:14:12 +0100 http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/mini-marathon/huge-numbers-again-for-mini-marathon-1758512.html http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/mini-marathon/huge-numbers-again-for-mini-marathon-1758512.html <p>For a sixth year, yesterday&rsquo;s Flora Women&rsquo;s Mini Marathon in association with the Evening Herald went over its 40,000 limit. </p> Mini Marathon Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:19:06 +0100