Catherine Cleary

Dublin

Journalist and Food Writer at Irish Times

Plants forests with @pocketforests and made @thecomfortfeed podcast with @adelmanjuliana

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Articles

How Slimming World changed a Wigan woman’s life

1 month ago | wigantoday.net | Catherine Cleary

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowMeet Lisa. Two years ago, she walked through the doors of Cath’s Slimming World group, not knowing that decision would be the spark for a journey that would reshape not just her body, but her family’s lifestyle. Lisa's weight had fluctuated over the past five years. Like many of us, she faced ups and downs, restarts and setbacks, moments of progress followed by moments of doubt.
Maman

Jan 8, 2025 | muthamagazine.com | Catherine Cleary

In the months following my divorce, I became preoccupied by a spider. I discovered the spider entirely by accident one afternoon while attending a free family day at the former home, now museum, of a long-dead local philanthropist. To enter the museum, my four-year-old and I crossed a wooden suspension bridge over a belt of sandy bayou. That morning it had rained, and the bayou was swollen, muddy. Debris flowed in the current. Beneath our feet, the wooden bridge trembled.
A Year of Slimming Success in 2024

Dec 9, 2024 | wigantoday.net | Catherine Cleary

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! now2024 has been a landmark year for Cath Cleary and her Slimming World groups, with countless members achieving incredible weight loss milestones and transforming their relationships with food.
Wigan mum is a beacon of inspiration after losing three stone during weight loss journey

Sep 11, 2024 | wigantoday.net | Catherine Cleary

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowIn Catherine Cleary’s 5pm group, where every journey is supported with warmth and enthusiasm, one member’s story stands out as a true testament to perseverance and commitment. Jade, whose dedication to her Slimming World journey has inspired us all, has recently achieved a remarkable milestone: her 3 stone Award.
Local Slimming World Member Shares Inspiring Journey to Health and Confidence

Aug 13, 2024 | wigantoday.net | Catherine Cleary

Watch more of our videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276Visit Shots! nowA local member of Catherine Cleary’s Slimming World group has opened up about her transformative journey toward better health and self-confidence. Jill, who recently earned the title of the group’s Woman of the Year, has overcome significant physical and emotional challenges to achieve a nearly three-stone weight loss.
A transformation to celebrate: Wigan resident shares her journey with Slimming World

Aug 7, 2024 | wigantoday.net | Catherine Cleary

Watch more of our videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276Visit Shots! nowChristine’s story is one of determination, resilience, and the embrace of a healthier way of living. One of the key elements in Christine’s success has been her embrace of Body Magic, Slimming World’s physical activity program. Body Magic encourages members to gradually increase their activity levels to improve overall health and well-being.
Irish people are taking positive actions for our climate and momentum is building

Aug 6, 2024 | irishtimes.com | Catherine Cleary

It is fitting that a column about change has to face change itself and today’s is my final Game Changer. It has been a joy to talk to people taking positive actions, either personally or at a system level. And the momentum is building. When I first spoke to Brian O’Toole and Gilly Taylor in WildAcres in Wicklow they had dug 13 ponds on their 6.8-hectare (17-acre) nature reserve.
The nature restoration law that will throw up some interesting design challenges

Jul 29, 2024 | irishtimes.com | Catherine Cleary

There are more acronyms in environmental law than you could shake a sustainably sourced stick at and developers have had to learn another one recently. BNG is short for Biodversity Net Gain and it became a legal requirement for developers of large sites working in the UK in February of this year and for smaller sites from April. The measure stipulates that any development has to result in a “measurable” improvement in biodiversity of 10 per cent.
Climate Heroes app has helped 60 communities across Ireland take climate action

Jul 15, 2024 | irishtimes.com | Catherine Cleary

Technology can prompt us to do better, such as pushing us out on an extra walk to get that pat on the back from a smart watch for reaching a step goal. Combining tech with team spirit brings the twin powers of sport and enjoyable competition to the table. In April, 60 communities across Ireland joined team climate and recorded their climate actions on a Climate Heroes app launched by Irish NGO Global Action Plan for the second year running.
Six lessons learned from nine months of driving an electric car

Jul 3, 2024 | irishtimes.com | Catherine Cleary

Last year we bought our first (and hopefully last) new car. It was the cheapest electric car we could find with the range we wanted. Most of our journeys are still by bike, foot, train and bus. Electric driving is used when we need to bring equipment, trees or extra people long distances, and our large dog who is not welcome on public transport in a way that she would be in the UK. We have driven to France and the UK, discovering the joys of charging in three countries.