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DITHERING outside the opera house in Vienna, we mused to a local that we didn't have time for that night's performance after a busy day seeing the historic sites. He suggested that we could always take our leave at the interval. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

SWANS come into view as we feel the heat in the log cabin sauna on the island of Lonna, on the archipelago just in front of Helsinki's city centre that was once used by the navy to demagnetise ships to prevent them from setting off mines. We cool down with a quick sea dip and then it's back into the female sauna where we stand out in our swimsuits - most others have gone au natural - and the wood burning stove is cranked up. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

TO THE outside world, Triona McBride's life looked perfect. In her early 20s, she was in a stable relationship, with close friends and a job she enjoyed. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

TO THE outside world, Triona McBride's life looked perfect. In her early 20s, she was in a stable relationship, with close friends and a job she enjoyed. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

FOR more than 30 years, the smear test has been the main defence against the scourge of cervical cancer, picking up early warning signs of the killer disease which affects more than 3,000 women a year. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

FOR more than 30 years, the smear test has been the main defence against the scourge of cervical cancer, picking up early warning signs of the killer disease which affects more than 3,000 women a year. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The back to school period is hectic for all mums but for TV3 presenter Sybil Mulcahy, this year's return to the fray is taking place against a frenetic backdrop. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Technology in Irish classrooms is bringing education alive. As an increasing number of post-primary schools deploy either iPads, android or Microsoft Windows devices, digital learning is offering a whole new way of schooling. The powerful portable devices being used in Irish classrooms, which are used in conjunction with workbooks, promote interactive study and collaborative learning and have changed the learning landscape. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

He has treaded the boards on London's West End but for Rory Fleck Byrne from Bagnalstown, an upcoming role in Noel Coward's The Vortex at The Gate Theatre, Dublin, is set to be one of the most special of his career. Previews for The Vortex will run from today, February 13, with the official opening night on February 18. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The 12th Jameson International Film Festival, which will run from today to February 23 at venues throughout Dublin, is taking place at the start of what looks set to be an amazing year for Irish film, according to Festival Director, Grainne Humphreys. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Irish companies are ahead of the curve in many areas from food to furniture and clothing to craft. Renowned for their quality, craftsmanship, innovation, service and flexibility, leading enterprises in Ireland go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction. This Christmas they are urging consumers to buy Irish and help create and sustain jobs in Ireland. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

For most Irish families, the festive celebrations are synonymous with a deluge of sweets, over indulgence and becoming a couch potato. While we all relish the chance to unwind and treat ourselves, the stark statistic, from the HSE, Safefood.eu and Healthy Ireland, that one in four Irish children is overweight cannot be ignored. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Christmas, with its proliferation of hazards from tree decorations to cheap untested toys and gifts of sweet treats, presents a real risk of choking for children. Add to that a relaxed, celebratory backdrop and the danger of choking is all too real, according to Alice Walsh - nurse, midwife and occupational /First Aid instructor. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

While the focus in the past week has been on the 49,837 CAO applicants who received offers of college places, this is also exciting time for the several thousand others - mature students and those taking up further education - who are preparing for a whole new phase in their lives. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

After our best summer in years, getting back into routine for the dark days of autumn/winter is a shock to the system. However, the mid-term break is just around the corner, providing the opportunity to plan a family break at home or abroad. We take a look at the array of fun options out there for all age groups that will appeal to parents too: INFANTS: At home: Explore hidden Ireland, and take a widebeam barge from Barrowline Cruisers, based in the picturesque village of Vicarstown, Co Laois, bringing your own cot. The experienced can meander south along the River Barrow, to St Mullins. Otherwise, go north, staying on the Grand Canal. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]