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Today, March 8, marks the 109th International Women's Day, and to coincide with commemoration for the movement of women's rights, period care brand Freda are advocating for the free provision of essential female hygiene products in the workplace.

In an age when on-site gyms, beer on tap and dedicated nap zones are enjoyed by employees of some of the world's biggest companies, it's a wonder why so many are failing to cater for the most basic needs of their female staff.

Pads, tampons amd menstrual cups are vital part of women's daily routines and are essential for full participation in day-to-day activities.

Research show that 86 per cent of women have experienced an unexpected period, leaving them stressed, anxious and embarrassed when they do not have an emergency stash of period products on hand.

“Societal taboos and stigma have meant that the menstrual needs of women have so far been overlooked. In 2018, period products should be regarded as an essential, and budgeted for accordingly – after all, we’re not expected to carry around our own toilet paper, or buy it from vending machines. Tampon smuggling has to stop!”, says Freda founder Affi Parvizi-Wayne

“Once you start thinking about it, it becomes a no-brainer, and it’s encouraging that progressive companies like Google and Spotify are beginning to take women’s needs into account. This small step sends a big message to employees”, adds Parvizi-Wayne.

With its Period Manifesto, Freda hope to encourage an open and honest discussion around periods and the needs of women, removing any stigma and normalising menstruation.

They advocate that:

  • Period products are an essential not a luxury

  • Periods are a sign of health

  • Periods are normal, not shameful

  • Periods are private, not secret

  • Transparency of ingredients for such an intimate product

  • Period products should be sustainable and responsible

With 2 billion women and girls menstruating monthly, it's astonishing that many still feel shamed and embarrassed by the natural occurrence.

By opening the conversation at work and at schools and by making period products freely and readily available to all, we can change old attitudes and break taboos once and for all.

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Our hopes and dreams are often moulded by what we see as children, from images we notice on the TV to the toys that we used to play with. 

Barbie just announced that they're releasing over a dozen new dolls of incredible female role models in order to show young girls that they can be anything. We love this celebration of heroic women!

The dolls are coming out in honour of International Women's Day tomorrow, Barbie has noted, and they have said on Twitter that 'we are committed to shining a light on empowering female role models past and present in an effort to inspire more girls'.

So who are these wonderful women we'll see as Barbies now? In the realm of sports, we have Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim, boxing champ Nicola Adams Obe, fencing champion Ibtihaj Muhammad, Olympic volleyball player Hui Ruoqi, Italian soccer player Sara Gama, and gymnastics champ Gabby Douglas.

As far as the arts go, the legendary Frida Kahlo, filmmaker Patty Jenkins, journalist Martyna Wojciechowska, principal ballerina Misty Copeland, actress and philanthropist Xiaotong Guan, film director Ava Duvernay, prima ballerina Yuan Yuan Tan, and designer and entrepreneur Leyla Piedayesh are all represented.

As well, Bindi Irwin will have her own doll in recognition of her conservationist efforts. Aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart, model and body activist Ashley Graham, NASA mathematician and physicist Katherine Johnson, and renowned chef Hélène Darroze are all going to be in Barbie form to give little girls diverse role models to look up to.

The campaign also encourages others to share their own heroes with the hashtag #MoreRoleModels.

Some of the women recognised took to social media to share the joy they felt at being represented as Barbies.

Misty Copeland even shared her own role model, writing on Twitter, "Excited that @Barbie is celebrating #InternationalWomensDay by honoring global role models, because you can't be what you can't see. My role model is ballerina Raven Wilkinson. Who is yours? Share with #MoreRoleModels!"

"Ahh! I'm so happy to be honoured as a @Barbie Shero alongside these incredible women! #InternationalWomensDay #Barbie," Chloe Kim tweeted excitedly.

Her Twitter feed certainly made her one of the most relatable athletes during the 2018 Winter Olympics when the 17-year-old shared on the social media site that she wanted ice cream in between qualifying runs.

Patty Jenkins, who made Time's shortlist for 2017 Person of the Year, tweeted, "Congrats to these incredible women. So honoured to share this moment with you!"

We are so proud of these women and happy to celebrate our heroes in the lead-up to International Women's Day!

Who are your role models?

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While the adverse weather last week caused delays and difficulties across the country, one of the most wonderful parts of Storm Emma was seeing how communities came together to keep people safe.

Emergency service workers especially worked around the clock to help others.

Cork hair salon Fenns Hair Design has decided to recognise these dedicated people by offering a free blow-dry to gardaí, paramedics, prison officers, medical staff, members of the fire brigade, and army personnel.

 

All they ask is that emergency service workers call them up before coming and arrive with their ID. The offer remains in place until Friday.

"We had the CHOICE of whether to come to work or not and some of us enjoyed some snow. But as I said we had a CHOICE, you didn't!" Fenns Hair Design wrote on their Facebook page.

What a wonderful way to spread the love! 

 

If you or anyone you know falls under the requirements for a free blow-dry, you can call Fenns Hair Design at 021 427 9247.

And a big thank you to all of those who braved the snow and ice to assist others! We appreciate your commitment and hard work.

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Ireland's biggest fashion show is back with some of the country's most best-established and emerging talents gearing up to showcase their new creations.

The ARC Fashion Show will be opened by Broadcaster Marian Finucane at the RDS Concert Hall on Thursday, March 8, International Women’s Day. 

Supported by leading Irish law firm, Arthur Cox, the ARC Fashion Show will see 800 attendees take to their seats to view the latest collections by 28 Irish designers, with funds raised going to ARC Cancer Support Centres which offers a range of free support to those affected by cancer.

Known as 'ARC Angels', a number of women who have experienced breast cancer will take to the runway to model a special sequence of designer outside.

Joan Hodkinson, who experienced breast cancer and was a user of the services says, “When I was going through my own cancer diagnosis, ARC Cancer Support Centres was there to support me. It was a huge comfort knowing I could speak to someone who had a similar experience especially if I was feeling emotional.”

“Having cancer can be very lonely and at times you can feel isolated. I was delighted to be asked to be an ‘ARC Angel’ and take part in the Fashion Show. It’s my way of showing people that there is life after cancer.”

ARC Cancer Support Centre provides a range of professional support, counselling and complementary therapy services to men and women affected by cancer. All services are provided free of charge at ARC centres in Eccles Street, Dublin 7 and South Circular Road, Dublin 8.

The ARC Fashion Show takes place on Thursday, 8th March in the RDS Concert Hall, Dublin 4. Doors open at 7pm with the show starting at 8pm sharp.  Tickets cost €55 and can be purchased by calling 01 830 7333 or arccancersupport.ie

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We all have annoying habits, whether you're a nail biter or a knuckle cracker. 

And when we enter relationships, for the most part, our annoying habits just become part of who we are.

Likewise, we tend to just get used to our S/Os annoying habits!

Cuddles, a pillow fight, and pancakes in bed make these cabin couple portraits captured by photographers Karina & Maks some of the sweetest ones yet.

However, there are some things that we just just CANNOT move past. 

According to a relationship compatibility survey carried out by YouGov, seven out of ten people admitted they would be uncomfortable dating someone who cared less than they did about being “clean and tidy.”

So basically, poor hygiene is unacceptable. 

That being said, apparently only 21 per cent would consider this a dump-worthy issue, which I honestly find offensive. 

50 Questions That Will Make You Fall Even Deeper In Love With Your Person

Along with disparities in attitude, a lack of intelligent conversation was found to be an issue, with 53 per cent listing this as a turn off.

Well, obviously! 

But it turns out even the nerdiest among us cannot avoid the scrutiny: 20 percent of the surveyed adults said they would be bothered by their partner having higher IQ than them.

We're not sure what to think

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This is an extremely important public announcement! 

The  Urban Decay Naked Petite HEAT palette is due to hit Irish stores in April, HOWEVER, there is going to be a special presale event starting tomorrow. 

The gorgeous palettes will be available from the Urban Decay Boutique on Grafton Street, Dublin 2 from Thursday 8th March ahead of it’s official launch at the end of April!

We're excited. 

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The palette is only available while stocks last though, so act bloody fast lads. 

Naked Petite Heat is a compact eyeshadow palette featuring six all-new scorched neutrals inspired by our own Naked Heat. With five matte shades for lid, crease and liner, plus one demi-matte highlighting shade, it has everything you need to create looks that range from soft and sultry to flat-out fire.

Plus, it's a baragain, at just €29! 

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The ultra-compact packaging was made for travel and fits in your smallest purse. But don’t let its petite exterior fool you—it contains full-size pans of our legendary Eyeshadow and a mirror. Emblazoned with burning roses, this hot commodity will be your go-to palette.

It really is divine. 

GO GO GO! 

Feature image courtesy of Allure.com

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Following the release of her hugely successful Fenty Beauty range, Rihanna is now lending her talents to the world of fashion.

In her latest quest for world domination, the star has reportedly signed a deal with TechStyle Fashion Group to launch her own collection of designer undergarments.

The full details of RiRi's new business venture have not yet been revealed, however a source told WWD that the project has been in the pipeline for over a year, and designs sample have already been produced.

It seems like he next logical step for the star who has recently managed to carve quite an impressive career for herself outside the music industry.

The rumoured project is also in keeping with TechStyle's celebrity track record, having previously worked with the likes of Kate Hidson and Demi Lovato.

Rihanna's reps are yet to comment on the reports, and the whole thing is basically still in the speculation stage, but of course that hasn't stopped fans from jumping the gun and offering up their life savings.

Some creative fans have suggested the Rihanna name the line 'Fenty Booty', and honestly, we're on board. 

We'll keep ypu posted as soon as we know more. 

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This week, we celebrate all the wonderful women across the world, with International Women's Day. 

It's a chance to explore the historical women that helped shape the world we live in!

It is also an opportunity to celebrate the women of 2018, and how DEADLY we all are. 

If you fancy heading out to an event that will empower you, then here are some of the fabulous things on in Dublin this Thursday! 

The Powder Room: International Women's Day

This evening will focus on exhibiting female talent of all ages and genres, as well as welcoming charities and sole trading business’s, bringing different generations of women around Dublin together while admiring, supporting and learning from each other.

On the night, the venue will be playing host to have 20+ artists exhibiting their work, along with some amazing performer’s consisting of both live acoustics and Dj sets. They'll also be showcasing short films and music videos on the evening. 

Nobody will starve either! Guests will be lucky enough to be able to enjoy free food throughout the night, courtesy of The Yarn restaurant at The Woollen Mills on their gorgeous rooftop terrace. Oh, there will be a bar also, very important. 

Get your tickets here. 

Suffragette Walking Tour

Celebrate International Women's Day and 100 years of voting rights for women, by strolling through Dublin city to discover what happened when women in Ireland fought for the right to vote.

In Dublin of the 1900's you can hear the songs of the suffragettes and discover why the National Gallery was sent a warning letter from the police, where suffragettes went to learn ju-jitsu and which windows in Dublin Castle did Hanna Sheehy Skeffington smash?

This free lunchtime walk lasts one hour, starting at the Mansion House and ending at Dublin Castle. How fab?

Register for the event here. 

The Irish Times Women's Podcast for International Women's Day

The Little Museum of Dublin and The Irish Times Women's Podcast are delighted to present a special episode of the podcast recorded live at the museum on the morning of International Women's Day, March 8th.

In 'What's She Doing Here? (And How Did She Get Here?)', host Kathy Sheridan will talk to women who work in male dominated fields – from an aircraft engineer to a fire officer – about the joys and challenges of their roles. They'll talk to the women about their jobs but also about the path they took to get here and what they've learned along the way.

The podcast will celebrate these groundbreaking women and preview an upcoming exhibition at the museum about women who feature in a new book by photographer Beta Bajgartova.

The podcast will begin recording at 8.30am sharp.

#MeToo – Then and Now, by The Trinity Long Room Hub, Arts and Humanities Research Institute.

On 6 February 1918, the ‘Representation of the People’ Act was enacted in the UK, giving approximately eight million people in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland the right to vote, including six million women. After decades of campaigning by suffragists, the Act extended the franchise to women over the age of 30 years if they were married to members of the Local Government Register or property owners. It did not give parity with men. Under the same Act, the majority of men aged over 21 were given the right to vote.

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Trinity are partnering with the Institute of Irish Studies in Liverpool University for a discussion exploring if and how the position of women in society has changed over the century.

It will be part of the Trinity Long Room Hub’s Behind the Headlines discussion series. 

Tickets available here. 

Network Ireland's Celebration of International Women's Day 2018 

Taking place in the Shrewsbury Suite, The Intercontinental Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. Join MC Clodagh Walsh from RTE Radio 1 and 200 of Ireland’s leading business women, as we discuss Women’s voice in Politics, Women's Health, as well as Gender Pay Gap & Diversity.

Senator Catherine Noone will be speaking at the event. Catherine is a Fine Gael Senator, deputy leader of Irish Senate, a practising Solicitor, spokesperson for children and most recently; chair of the Oireachtas Committee on the 8th Amendment.

Alonside Catherine will be Niamh Fitzpatrick and Aine Kerr. Niamh is a psychologist at Optimum Mental Health, who specialises in Peak Performance Sport & Business, , and Aine is co-Founder and COO at Neva Labs, a new Irish start-up, and has previously worked with Facebook, Storyful, Irish Independent, and Irish Times.

Get your tickets here, ladies. 

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The Supreme Court in Limerick has ruled on the Constitutional rights of the unborn.

The landmark judgement stated that the unborn does not have inherent Constitutional rights outside the right to life in the Eight Amendment, overruling the previous of the High Court which stated that babies in the womb could have similar rights to children.

Chief Justice Frank Clarke deliver the judgement in Limerick this morning, saying it was the unanimous view of the court.

This latest development removes a potential stumbling block to the forthcoming Referendum.

It comes after a 10-page document seen by The Irish Times revealed how women seeking abortions will have to wait for a certain amount of time to “elapse” before the medication is administrated.

Orla O’Connor, Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland, welcomed the ruling:

"The judgement paves the way for a referendum on the Eighth Amendment and will hopefully allow the Government to bring the referendum bill to the Dail this week. From talking to people across the country we know that people are looking for controlled change of our laws on abortion."

"They want to protect women’s health and well-being and ensure that doctors can care for their patients here in Ireland. This is only possible if we remove the Eighth Amendment from our Constitution and allow the Dail to legislate for the provision of abortion care, in line with best medical practice."

The Cabinet are due to hold a special meeting on Thursday to finalise the wording of the Referendum Bill.

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Latest reports suggest that the government's draft abortion laws will contain a period of reflection in the first trimester.

A 10-page document seen by The Irish Times revealed how women seeking abortions will have to wait for a certain amount of time to “elapse” before the medication is administrated.

It's understood the draft will commit to legislating for termination in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.

Two doctors will have to sign off on a termination on the grounds of a risk to a woman’s health (physical or mental) or her life.

In the cases of fatal foetal abnormalities, two medical professionals will be asked to determine whether an abortion can be provided.

The news comes as we await an important ruling from The Supreme Court on the rights of the unborn, the details of which could impact the forthcoming referendum.

It follows a High Court ruling which stated that babies in the womb could have similar rights to children.

The Cabinet are due to hold a special meeting on Thursday to finalise the wording of the Referendum Bill.

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Is it us, or does food taste better when it looks like a rainbow? For this grilled cheese sandwich, we are convinced it is true.

Fair enough, it does take a bit more time than a normal (understand plain, boring) grilled cheese, but it is 100% worth it!

Rainbow grilled cheese

For 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 thick slices bread or brioche
  • 250g mozzarella
  • 5 food colouring (purple, blue, green, yellow, red)

Method

Divide the cheese into 5 bowls. Add food colouring to each bowl and mix. 

Generously butter 2 pieces of bread. Place one, buttered side down, on a pan over medium heat. Place about a tablespoon of each cheese lengthwise on the bread, in this order: purple, blue, green, yellow, red. Place the other slice on top, buttered side up. 

You can also make the sandwich on a plate or a board and then transfer it onto a hot pan.

When the cheese starts to melt, turn the sandwich in the pan to toast the top side of the bread. Keep in the pan until the cheese in fully melted. 

Place on a plate, cut horizontally and enjoy!

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Former Oasis singer Liam Gallagher was interviewed by a load of kids recently, and it is the funniest and most heartwarming interview we've seen in a while. 

Sat in front of a bunch of children, Liam is put through his paces as he's asked about his brother Noel, who he does not get along with (to put it mildly), his favourite Disney film and how he deals with his anger management issues! 

One kid even insisted that he played a song called Oasis, and despite Liam explaining that that is the name of the band, she was having none of it!

"I know the song called Oasis that you played," she asked. 

"Which one is it? was Liam's reply. 

"Oasis.

"Yeah, that was the band. What was the song called? 

"Oasis. 

"Oh right, cool. Is it a good song? 

"Yeah. But you were in it."

The 45-year-old also dished out some, eh, career advice, although we're not sure we'll be sharing it with our own kids! 

"If you wanna be a rock star, look out the window, stare at the clouds and do loud farts."

 And while he did keep it clean for the most part, the singer did manage to sneak in, ahem, an adult joke when asked if he gets sweets after he performs.

"Yeah, sort of…" was his reply. 

Check it out below, and trust us – it'll make you laugh! 

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