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Kate Brayden

Dublin, Ireland

Journalist at Freelance

🇮🇪🏳️‍⚧️ 🖋️Pen person: RTÉ, Irish Indo, DIY, Line of Best Fit, Irish Examiner, Irish Times, Culture Trip, Other Voices, etc ([email protected])

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  • I tried Botox to treat my migraines, here's how it went

    2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Kate Brayden

    The west of Ireland has a unique connection to Botox as a major global producer of the drug, but the substance, primarily known for banishing wrinkles, isn't solely utilised for cosmetic purposes. Its use as a medical treatment is now widely accepted. When Kate Brayden’s migraines worsened two years ago, she knew that it was time to go under the needle.

  • Podcaster Úna Harty on exploring what Irishness means in 2025

    2 months ago | rte.ie | Kate Brayden

    ‘What does it mean to be Irish?’With St Patrick’s Day around the corner, it's a conundrum that could lead us down an oft-treaded path: how do you take your chicken fillet roll? Guinness or Beamish? Barry’s or Lyon's? How To Be Irish podcast and its host, Úna Harty, points a wider lens on the question rather than embracing stereotypes.

  • St Brigid's Day: 8 things to do this bank holiday weekend

    Jan 28, 2025 | rte.ie | Kate Brayden

    St Brigid's Day in Ireland seems to be growing in stature by the year (not least since the public were given an extra Bank Holiday for the much-loved patron saint). 2025’s programme of events around the country looks even more eclectic than ever. It features walking tours spinning a yarn about vital women in history, Brigid’s cross-making workshops, panel discussions, film screenings and musical performances.

  • Tired of scrolling? Here's 6 ways to reconnect with the world

    Jan 15, 2025 | rte.ie | Kate Brayden

    Each year we tell ourselves to download one of the hundreds of 'screen time reduction apps', but sometimes it takes more than that to kick such a tough habit. We live in a world where our phones are both our lifeline and most obvious source of distraction. Notifications, endless scrolling, and an ever-expanding array of apps can leave us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from the real world. The good news?

  • Why I wouldn't commit to my new partner until our first fight

    Oct 28, 2024 | rte.ie | Kate Brayden

    Disagreements can strengthen relationships, but how do we navigate the fear of your inevitable first fight? Kate Brayden writes about her own process of settling into a new relationship after experiencing a difficult past relationship. ‘First fight flutters’ might not be a familiar phrase for most, but those of us who have experienced toxic or turbulent relationships are likely aware of the feeling. The first argument I can recall with a boyfriend involved jealousy.

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21 Mar 25

RT @FinnEoghan: Why would the Irish national broadcaster respond to the UN Special Rapporteur by providing the counterpoint of a US lobby g…

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RT @1916_gerry: Ireland is losing its Irishness says Conor McGregor a man who wears a poppy every year.

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