Meadhbh McGrath

4 days ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Meadhbh McGrath

Sharing a nanny between two families is an increasingly popular, and more affordable, childcare option in other countries. Meadhbh McGrath examines if it could gain groundAs parents struggle to navigate the expensive world of childcare, many are looking for cost-effective solutions.

4 days ago | independent.ie | Meadhbh McGrath

‘I heard of a grandfather who had to think twice about putting diesel in his car’ – why retirees are scared to spend their savingsThe rising cost of living is a growing concern for retirees, who are already worried about outliving their savingsA recent study found that half of over-55s are worried their retirement savings won’t last their lifetime.

1 week ago | independent.ie | Meadhbh McGrath

With sexually explicit romance plots and a heavy dose of escapism, ‘dragon porn’ is the BookTok trend of the moment — but is its use of Celtic culture and language problematic? As the clock ticked towards midnight on January 21, crowds gathered outside bookstores around the world in fevered anticipation of the release of Onyx Storm, the third instalment in Rebecca Yarros’s Empyrean series about a military academy for dragon riders.

1 week ago | independent.ie | Meadhbh McGrath

From splashy maximalist designs to traditional woven baskets, our experts round up the best carry-alls to take on your sunny coastal adventuresSummer is heating up and if you’re getting ready to hit your out-of-office, you’ll want to make sure you’re fully packed for that sun holiday. When you’re busy checking off your sunscreen, shades, swimwear and page-turning paperbacks from your list, don’t forget you’ll need a good carry-all to toss them all into before you head to the beach.

1 week ago | independent.ie | Meadhbh McGrath

Sharing a nanny between two families is an increasingly popular, and more affordable, childcare option in other countries – we examine if it will gain ground in IrelandAs parents struggle to navigate the expensive world of childcare, many are looking for cost-effective solutions. One option that is growing in popularity is the nanny share — already a common arrangement in America, Canada and the UK, a number of Irish parents have chosen to share a nanny with another family to divide the bills.