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gainsGratitude
The Fair City actress
talks wedding plans,
appreciation and her latest
harrowing storyline

Sorcha Furlong has had a lot of irons in
the fire of late. While most of us were
curled up on the couch until well into
the New Year, the Fair City actress was
busy playing the Evil Baroness in Jack
and the Beanstalk on the panto stage
before getting back to her day job in quick
succession. “It was an amazing experience
and also the total opposite of what I knew I
going into. I was going from getting booed
by the kids to bawling, it was definitely the
other side of the coin,” she says, referring
to her current storyline on the show.

Sorcha’s character Orla and her on-
screen husband Wayne [played by Victor
Burke] are going through the difficult
process of IVF in order to have a second
child to help their son Junior, who has
been diagnosed with Fanconi anaemia. To
complicate matters further, as neither Orla
nor Wayne are a bone marrow match for
Junior, his biological dad Tommy will also
be the new baby’s biological father.

While Sorcha has been involved in some
fantastic plots over the years, being a
parent to eight-year-old Stella, meant this
one in particular has tugged at her heart
strings more so than others.

“As a parent, if there’s anything going
on in your life you’re always trying to
protect your child if there’s anything
happening.

“Myself and Victor were very conscious
even around Charlie, who plays Junior,
doing those scenes because we had to be
upset and you don’t want to upset him.

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BByy MMiicchheellllee NNeewwmmaann I mean he’s a kid, so we found ourselves Now in her 19th year on Fair City, Sorcha optimistic and he says, ‘We met each
protecting him from what the storyline says she feels ‘blessed’ to be part of the other, we finally met each other, we met
was and we obviously don’t want to upset show for so long. our soulmate, so let’s not get stressed?
him in real life, so to speak,” she says. Let’s just enjoy it,’ and I’m like ‘Okay,’” she
e reaction from a live audience is says excitedly.
“ ere’s so much research done on hard to take though and she is always on
this storyline and huge credit to Fair City the lookout for interesting projects when “ ankfully I’m busy, I think if you
because obviously they’re aware that it’s she has some time off from the soap; 13 weren’t busy you [would] find other little
going out on national television. spanner [theatre company] being just one things to stress about that you didn’t need
of them. to stress about.”
“We’ve got a nurse on set to talk us
through what Junior’s going through and “ at’s myself and Ken’s theatre Choosing her wedding dress was a very
then we have a nurse on set talking to us company, we’re hoping to do something special day and Sorcha didn’t miss out on
about the IVF and we’re constantly being there next year with that,” she says the opportunity to bring her whole family
fed information. talking about her fiancé, Ken Harmon. along, including daughter Stella and Ken’s
daughter Joy.
“Our job is to reflect the situation and do “I love every part of the business and
it as true as we possibly can with respect I’ve been doing it a really long time. I mean “We’re a very close family; my mum
to the people who are actually going it’s great to be in this amazing job that I’ve and her sister, they live beside each other,
through it and watching the show. We been in and then to be able to go off and do we’ve a big joint back garden and we can
would be very conscious of that.” some theatre as well, so I kind of have the walk into each other’s houses and my
best of both worlds.” sister lives across the road from me now,”
Sorcha explains that scenes for the show she says.
are not shot in sequence, so there were Speaking of Ken, our conversation
days where she was ‘constantly crying,’ then turns to another very important “ e kids had a ball and Stella was
and while her brain knew she was acting date in Sorcha’s calendar this year - her asking, ‘Are you saying ‘yes’ to the dress?
her body also recognised that she ‘was impending nuptials. Sorcha and Ken, Because we were watching that together
going through something.’ who got engaged at the end of 2017, are for ages before we went to pick out the
planning on getting married this summer dress, she was obsessed then with [TV
“It is quiet draining, but we were so and preparations for the big day are well programme] Say Yes to the Dress.”
conscious that we left that in work; the and truly under way.
minute the cameras came down we were Having Stella there and her being such a
able to all go back to our lives and we all “I’ve everything booked and everything big part of the day makes the whole event
have, thankfully, healthy children. pencilled in, now I’m kind of onto the even more special for Sorcha who says
guest list and table plans and Janey Mac! that she and her family are lucky to have
“When we’re going to do these hospital I just rang my sister the other night and formed such a strong bond.
scenes, Victor and I, were like, ‘Oh my I went, ‘ is is really stressful,’ and she
God, aren’t we so lucky that our kids was like, ‘Yeah.’ Nobody tells you that. “Stella is just so excited and she is madly
are okay?’ And who knows in the future, I’m starting to have those dreams now as in love with Ken, do you know what I
God forbid… but we feel very grateful well, I had a dream the other night that mean? Like we all love each other, we’re
because the storyline is so intense and so my dress was dirty and I couldn’t find the very lucky and Ken has three beautiful
sad, that actually it makes you appreciate wedding rings. kids, so we’re one modern family!” WW
what you have.”
“Like we’re really excited obviously Fair City airs Sundays, Tuesdays,
Sorcha says that a charity gig she did because we can’t wait to be married. Wednesdays and Thursdays on RTÉ One
with the Children’s Sunshine Homes a Ken is a really positive person, he’s very
number of years back is a prime example WITH THANKS TO:
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“Ireland50OVER50

is my home”

Ireland’s first female impersonator
on life in the limelight

e day I met Alan Amsby, younger; I had eyes like a cat in the mirror and get a shock. What’s your view on reality By Nadine Reid
aka Mr Pussy, I noticed Alan’s and I called Jeff ‘Bow’ after my I can see my mam sometimes shows?
smooth skin, sparkly eyes mam’s dog. when I get into character. [I People become stars too quick.
and great smile. With over 50 was also inspired] by a friend
years in the entertainment What was your first of mine, Danny La Rue. My ey haven’t served their
business, Alan’s mannerisms performance like? style wasn’t shocking, it was apprenticeship, that’s why
certainly have a feline quality, I said to the landlady, ‘How fun, like a little cheeky chick, they are quickly forgotten.
immediately noticeable even did we do?’ She said, ‘Well, if in hotpants and white boots [However] if you feel you have
without the hot pants, big you’re wearing tights with a and long hair. en I went on it, go for it. By all means, who
wigs and knee-high boots. As seam down the middle, that tour; all over the country there cares what people think as
we sat at the Gresham Hotel goes at the back not around the wasn’t a venue I hadn’t done. long as you’re enjoying it.
drinking hot water, honey leg.’ We worked there for about
and lemon to nurse our colds two years, we were becoming What changes have you Are you an animal lover?
followed by classic cups of famous in England. noticed over the decades? I had two lovely dogs, German
tea, I could easily imagine the Changes happened when the Shepherds, both dead now,
world’s biggest stars eagerly And you modelled as a lady… law changed for homosexuals named Danny after Danny La
wanting to be in his company. I met a friend who did PR for and marriage, something Rue and Lily after Lily Savage. I
As the stories kept flowing, Carnaby Street. He said, ‘Why we never dreamed would have their ashes in a box on top
the recently awarded lifetime don’t we get you modelling as happen in Ireland. I used to of my piano. e dogs’ ashes
achievement award winner a girl?’ I was in all the papers have a place with Bono, Gavin not the people.
title seemed more than apt. and magazines in London. Friday and Jim Sheridan on
Alan assured me we will have Suffolk Street in 1993-94 [Mr Have you any words for the
another chance to learn more ey all came out when I was Pussy’s Café De Luxe where he Woman’s Way reader?
about his life in a documentary in Belfast [Alan worked in was the host]. Every star that We have both been around a
called Before I Forget To Belfast for a few months]. I visited Dublin would come, long time. Carry on reading,
Remember at the Galway Film had a call if I wanted to film we would go out with them carry on watching. WW
festival this year (it’s also the a documentary on me in the it was great fun. en a lot of
title of his bestselling 2017 UK, but by then I was getting the bars started to do drag, I For more information on Mr
autobiography). great TV work in Dublin. I was saw them all develop, like the Pussy, see Facebook.com/
never off the telly in the 1980s lovely Pantibar. Rory [O’Neill] mr.pussy. Before I Forget To
Did you always want to be a and 1990s. I never went back. I wrote a wonderful foreword Remember (New Island, €16.95)
drag artist? was born in Peckham, London to my book, Before I Forget To is available now
but I have worked and lived for Remember.
One day I said, ‘I think I will over 50 years here, Ireland is Woman’s Way is launching a series
become a drag act,’ and I gave my home. Would you like to perform entitled 50 over 50. The magazine
up my job and did it. I used to until you’re 100? will showcase an Irish person who is
watch some dreadful acts in Who inspired the look? I will let you know in a few continuing to make their mark in their
London. I said to the landlady, I was an only child, my father years. chosen field and in public life.
‘I can do better than that,’ died when I was young. It
and she said, ‘I dare you’. So I was just me and my mam,
thought I don’t want to do this she was a great influence. I
on my own. Myself and [friend] would watch her getting made
Jeffrey Claridge became a up, that gave me the idea.
double act. e name, Pussy Sometimes when I’m doing
& Bow, came from when I was my make-up for a show, I look

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To highlight our commitment to empowering all why living your best life can happen at any stage.
ages, we’re launched 50 Over 50, an initiative Our interviewees are those who strive in their
that will honour the incredible, vital and necessary
work and achievements undertaken by so many professions, who make a di erence to those around
living in Ireland. them and who aren’t letting something as trivial as
age be a barrier in achieving goals.
Each week, the magazine will showcase an Irish
person who is continuing to make their mark in their We believe that everyone, no matter their age,
chosen field and in public life. We are speaking to can e ect change and truly, make a di erence
men and women from the arts, literature, sport, to others. Because you can be a trail blazer no
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OCHMAVEYNRECR’STO-ESLBXLHEEALAAIRRFGIEUINTAEGNKADEBEIOPUST you’d rather not hear about her If after these two AGONY AUNT
sex life. approaches she still refuses
I’ve just started a new job and to stop, your only other HOW CAN I GET
work in a smallish office with This should stop it but if not, real option is to take the MY FRIEND BACK?
five other people. The work I suggest you have a chat with matter further with a
and most of my colleagues your other colleagues and see senior manager or the HR After university I got a
are great, but one woman has how they deal with it. department. great job in the Far East,
latched onto me and won’t stop which meant moving away
talking about her sex-life. If they too are finding it If you do this along with from friends and family.
difficult, enlist their help and your colleagues, I don’t Unfortunately, I lost touch
I’m open-minded but some of approach this woman as a think anyone would see this with a really good friend –
the stuff she’s prepared to talk group. Same rules apply, non- as making a fuss. someone I’d known since
about would make anyone blush. confrontational and stay calm. junior school.

I’ve tried ignoring her, but she It was entirely my fault,
just carries on. I’ve even got up but I was so busy, I was
and left the office only for her to hopeless at keeping in
follow me down the corridor, still touch with anyone – even
talking. my parents. I also wanted
to make a fresh start and,
I want to make a real go of having no intention of
this job and don’t want to create returning, severed all social
a fuss so soon after starting. media contacts.
However, I’m not sure I can cope
with this woman for much longer. Five years on, things
L. S. haven’t worked out as I had
hoped, and I’ve returned.
FIONA SAYS: MAYBE IT’S SOCIALISING IN GROUPS I’d like to contact her again
TIME TO TACKLE THIS MAKES ME SO NERVOUS but am not sure if this is a
DIRECTLY good idea? Do you think she
She’s ignored your hints that I don’t know what’s the matter with me. I can cope with might be angry?
you don’t want to listen, so people on an individual basis, but as soon as I have K. M.
you probably need to be a bit to cope with three or more people together, I lose the
more direct to get the message ability to speak! FIONA SAYS: WHY
through to her. There’s no need NOT EMAIL HER?
for this to be confrontational, My mind goes to a mush and I get really nervous – She might, but good
simply and calmly explain that so much so, I stutter and stammer and can’t string a friends are hard to come
coherent sentence together. It’s got to the point that I now by, so why don’t you
Counselling will also give avoid most social occasions and, if I can’t get out of them contact her?
you a chance to recover (especially when they’re work related), I end up either
from the damage already drinking too much or making excuses to get away. Explain how wrapped
done to your self-respect up you were in the move
and understand that none People probably think I’m weird. I really want to join in overseas and that you’re
of this is your fault. but just can’t. sorry you didn’t keep in
C. S. touch. Hopefully she’ll be
Hopefully your husband glad to see you again and
will soon see how FIONA SAYS: EMBRACING BEING A GOOD you can pick up where you
unrealistic his request LISTENER MIGHT HELP left off.
is and move on. I would
also not be surprised if It sounds as if you don’t have much confidence, but However, five years is a
this relationship he has please don’t let this stop you socialising. Instead of long time without word,
conjured is simply a trying to communicate with the group, concentrate on so you need to prepare for
workplace friendship, onto one person at a time and develop your listening skills. the possibility that she’s
which he has transposed moved on.
the fantasy of an affair. The listener is a real asset in any group, and while
some people enjoy holding centre stage, don’t bother People change and what
Finally, if your husband trying to compete because, remember, they need an was a good friendship for
won’t engage in the audience! many years may no longer
counselling process, please feel the same.
go on your own. It will People who are prepared to listen - and I do mean
better prepare you should really listen – are hugely popular and much in demand. Start building a new
the worst happen. social life and contact
It’s not a case of nodding and smiling but trying other old friends and
to understand what the other person is saying, and acquaintances too.
making the occasional relevant comment that draws
them out to say more. WOMANSWAY.IE 23

Being in demand as a listener will probably increase
your confidence so that you’ll eventually feel a little
more comfortable in crowds.

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TCUARRBEOER-BIONO2S0T1Y9OUR

Considering a job change, or hoping to secure a pay rise or promotion?

The start of the year is exactly what you need to do to CV. If you complete a course, or descriptions of roles you aspire By Vicky Shaw
typically a busy time for those get there. Creating a personal take on new responsibilities in to as a reference. Pick out any
looking for a fresh start in action plan is an effective way your current job, add these to key skills you don’t already
their career, whether that to monitor your progress. your CV when they occur, have and find a professional
means searching for a new job, rather than scrambling around development course that
or seeking out opportunities It could simply be a list of a week before an interview to addresses these gaps.
where they currently work. five or six achievements you remember the exact details.
If the thought of waking up for want to accomplish in the next You’ll thank yourself for it later. 5. Find a mentor
work on a Monday morning six months - milestones to If your organisation doesn’t
fills you with dread, it could be achieving your overall 3. Make meaningful have a formal mentoring
a sign that it’s time for a objectives. For example, if connections scheme, you can always
change. If you’re looking to achieving a promotion is your If you don’t already have a suggest implementing one.
boost your career in 2019 with overall objective, you might habit of building professional Alternatively, consider
a promotion, pay rise or job take a management course as contacts, this is a good place to approaching people directly
change, Laura Holden, from part of one of the steps to get start in 2019. In a world of who you would like to receive
jobs website Reed.co.uk, there. Keeping a record of global connectivity, many coaching from. This doesn’t
shares the following tips. what you’ve done will also employers expect you to have necessarily have to be your
come in handy when it’s time ready-made professional boss. It could be someone who
1. Set yourself career goals for those all important career networks. So follow suit and has experienced a similar
conversations with your boss. maintain strong, positive career progression to yourself,
The new year is a perfect time relationships with the people or someone with specific
to reflect on the previous year, 2. Regularly update your CV you work with regularly. technical skills.
and plan for the future. When When you’re in a secure, stable
you have a clear sense of role, it’s easy to neglect your Be proactive in your A mentor is someone who
direction, you’re much more CV. But try not to let it gather networking. Sign up to can offer you advice and
likely to achieve your goals. Set dust until the next time you’re professional networking answer questions you may
yourself realistic career goals actively looking for work. websites and connect with have about the organisation
and deadlines to achieve them those you have worked with in and offer career guidance. Be
by. If your ambition is to climb Treat your CV like a living the past. They may even give clear and up-front with your
the career ladder, find out document. As you improve you a reference or testimonial mentor about the kind of
professionally, so should your if your experience working guidance you’re seeking.
together was positive. Try to Chances are they’ve been in
regularly engage with content your position at some point,
from influencers in your and will be able to share their
industry to build your experiences with you.
network.
6. Find a new role
4. Learn a new skill If you’re not satisfied in your
Why not learn something new current role, it may be time
in 2019? Boosting your skillset for a change. When you’ve
will certainly help if you’re decided to look for a new role
looking for a new role, or at the it can be easy to put off
very least, boost your applying. But very rarely does
confidence when it comes to the perfect position come to
discussing a pay rise or you. Find a job you actually
promotion with your love - not just one that pays
employer. Use the job the bills. WW

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LEARN THE ART OF LIFE ADMIN

Hiding from your bills and other ‘boring’
things already? It’s time to shake things up

By Jenny Stallard From receipts and bills, denier, are mostly not getting relationship with life admin, Be prepared to change
to household chores and it done, and the difference is but we mostly don’t talk your relationship with
more fun stuff like how they feel about it.” about it.” life admin
booking a holiday, ‘life Accept that life admin is Give life admin more time You might be one ‘type’,
admin’ is a daily task in emotional It could be something as but that doesn’t mean
some way, shape or form “I was very surprised by the simple as re-arranging when you can’t choose to – or
for most of us. emotion and by how intimate you do the task, not whether won’t be forced to -
the subject was,” says Emens. you do it, Emens advises. change to another. You
And even if it leads to a might split with your
fun event (like a “We all do life “I interviewed a man who partner, which means
holiday), it’s not always admin, or we was a super-doer at work you have to do the life
fun to do. Some of us avoid it, aspire and at home. He always admin tasks they used to
hate the nitty-gritty of to do it, or pays his bills the minute he do, for example. It’s okay
sorting through direct aspire to be gets them, and he actually to change, and it can be
debits, while others shy better at it” then made a conscious something you embrace
away from sending out decision - after he had kids over time.
invitations. “Because we all do life - to at least wait until he
admin, or we avoid it, aspire got to work the next Find a life admin buddy
Still, it all needs to get to do it, or aspire to be better morning, so he could be Just like a gym buddy
done, somehow. But fear at it. We all have a with his kids, rather than might help you hit those
not: e Art Of Life Admin paying his bills in the new year fitness goals, a
is a new book which evening when he opened life admin buddy can
aims to address all that. his mail.” help you get on top of all
the evil paperwork, says
Author Elizabeth Emens.
Emens explains: “Life
admin is all the office- Find someone who can
type work that fills our sit with you and do
minds and fills our time admin at the same time.
on a daily basis, and It’s not about doing each
around big life events.” other’s admin, just
sitting together and
Here’s how to get going through your own
through the life admin at a set time.
with aplomb this year.
“Blocking out an hour
Work out what kind with someone else means
of ‘life adminner’ you moral support: Make a
are plan with the other
person - what you’re
ere are four types, going to accomplish, how
according to Emens. you’re going to reward
“ e ‘super-doer’, yourself. And then each
‘reluctant-doer’, just sit there and do your
‘admin avoider’ and thing.” WW
‘admin denier’,” she
explains. The Art Of Life Admin:
How To Do Less, Do It
“ e idea is that the Better, Live More by
first two, the super- Elizabeth Emens (Penguin)
doer and the reluctant- is available now
doer are basically doing
it or getting it done, and
the last two, the admin
avoider and the admin

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CODE WORD ARROWWORD

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5 LETTER WORDS COFFERS TRAGEDY
BLINI COMPASS
FAUNA CROWDED 8 LETTER WORDS
FREED DIOCESE DRAMATIC
GRAZE ELEMENT PRESENTS
LUCKY EXHIBIT SECURITY
PERIL EXTREME SUBJECTS
FORGAVE
6 LETTER WORDS HELPFUL 9 LETTER WORDS
ASPECT MEASURE AMAZEMENT
ENLIST REGIONS BALALAIKA
SHAMPOO CONQUERED
7 LETTER WORDS SMELLED MOUSTACHE
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now known as a home chef fond of pythons... Keen; 27 Erstwhile. DOWN: 1 Instigate; 2 Exuberant; 4 Owed; 5 Cater; 6
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sick and can’t work? How much you choose to both should consider income
“The average Income protect depends on existing protection.” Newireland.ie
Protecting your income is Protection claim lasts over sick pay arrangements and
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CFP Financial Adviser with without an income for that to keep up mortgage payments husband and I become jointly
New Ireland. long? The policy can replace and the rest of your regular assessed for tax?
up to 75 per cent of your usual bills. Income protection The tax system favours the
“It’s hard to keep going income less any social welfare premiums qualify for tax relief higher earner, and due to the
when an illness or accident payments. There is no time up to your marginal tax rate. gender pay gap, that’s usually
prevents you from working and restriction, the policy will pay You can claim as many times the man says Tax Advisor and
earning an income. Income you right up until you reach as you need to, the plan will Accountant with TaxTalk.ie,
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injury that leaves you unable to “A monthly premium is

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generally unmarried and “Consider one Combining your debt may mortgage arrears, MABS
singly assessed for tax. of the four be the obvious answer but it is also the gateway to the
debt solutions might not always be the best Abhaile mortgage arrears
“Once we get married, that are one, says Michelle O’Hara, support service which has
we are advised to inform available” Regional Manager with the already helped over 10,000
Revenue and opt to Money Advice and Budgeting households. For those facing
become either jointly and lower rate tax bands Service (MABS). possession proceedings in
assessed or continue to be from their husbands, purely court, MABS also provide a
either singly or separately because they earn less. So if “It’s not necessarily the best Court Mentor.” Mabs.ie
assessed. In the year for example, when you opt for advice to consolidate the debt
of marriage, it may be joint assessment and you earn that a couple individually has My partner and I aren’t
beneficial to opt for joint less than your new spouse, as it will have consequences married. Does it matter to
assessment if one spouse you may be able to transfer for both parties in the event our finances?
earns less income because some of your unused tax band that the relationship breaks
tax bands and tax credits can and tax credits to them for down. When dealing with A specialist insurance advisor,
be transferred to the higher offset against their higher money, the best place to Brendan Kelly reveals how
earner so that you pay less income, so that they pay less start is to look at a your joint to protect your life assurance
tax as a couple on the total tax. This will be a mutual income and outgoings. policy.
household income. However, benefit to both individuals
in the years after the year of if the extra income is shared “Quite often now couples “You probably did not
marriage, it may not always in the household. However, will maintain their own bank realise it but if your partner
be more beneficial to be jointly employee PAYE tax credits and account and may have a joint dies in a co-habiting
assessed, in fact sometimes a tax free employment expenses account to deal with joint relationship and there is a
person can be worse off under cannot be transferred. expenditure. pay-out on life assurance, it is
joint assessment. Circumstances change and if a heavily taxed. However, with
wife earns more income than “We use a standard financial some effective tax planning
“Under joint assessment, it her husband in a year, she statement (SFS), which is a you can lower tax bills
is the highest earner who is will want to reallocate her tax statement of your income and significantly on the transfer
the assessable spouse, and is credits and tax bands back to expenditure to get a complete of assets on death. Arranging
taxed on all income for both her own income.” Taxtalk.ie picture of your financial life assurance on each other
spouses. Unfortunately, until situation as a couple. will ensure that there is no tax
the gender pay gap legislation My boyfriend and I are payable on death; this means
is affected by employers, it is getting married. We have “A good place to start if you you cover your partner and
generally the man who earns loans and aren’t great at are not in the habit of saving they cover you, paying the
the highest income in many saving. Should we pool our is to put some money away premiums on each other’s
households, and the man who debt and clear it together? for a future event, perhaps a plan. In the event of either
consequentially benefits most weekend break or a family death, there is no tax payable.
from joint assessment. get-together. This way, you
can both see the benefit of “If you have young children
“Women, and in particular saving in advance and not under the age 18, and
mothers who remain in the have to take out a loan or particularly under the age
work force whilst having credit to cover that event. It of ten, you should consider
children, may never benefit also gives you the opportunity putting any life assurance
from a situation where they to prepare a budget for plans you hold in trust in
receive more tax credits the event and not fall into case both of you were to pass
spending without thinking. away. is will ensure funds
By Tara Corristine are protected into the future
“If you find yourselves in a for college fees or income that
situation where your level of children may need. If they are
debt is no longer sustainable, not in a trust, an Executor of a
the advice is to consider one will has investment discretion
of the four debt solutions that which means that they can
are available. The right option spend the funds as they see
for you will depend on your fit, whereas a life assurance
income, your assets, how payout in trust means that it
much you owe and the type is paid out in the name of the
of debt it is. The Insolvency trustee, notably your children.
Service of Ireland (ISI) is an
independent statutory body “If you decide to put your
whose main objective is to life plans in trust, you should
restore people to solvency. discuss this with a financial
Further information on the advisor or insurance specialist
debt solutions available can and look into making or
be found on their website updating your will with a
backontrack.ie. solicitor.” Irelandinsurance.ie

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OR‘WEFHETADHSIEDHFNAI’RTLSLWTTAMHNOETVBTIEEOS’ TJUBSITTS

Chris Pratt and Elizabeth Banks reunite for a sequel to the 2014 hit e
Lego Movie and talk about their childhood, their own children and
making the second film bigger and better than the first

Chris Pratt and Elizabeth vastness of the space. craft and polish the movie In the sequel, it’s five years
Banks are seated in the far And Pratt has such a golden until it is good enough to live since a surprise Duplo invasion
corner of a hotel ballroom, up to the promise of the first reduced Lego city Bricksburg
surrounded by Lego. It’s a touch at the moment that it movie. And I pat myself on the to a wasteland of rubble and
room so cavernous that one wouldn’t be surprising if this back,” he jokes. now Pratt’s optimistic Emmet
might expect them to break were true. He has enjoyed must once again find his
out into a dance routine at box office hits with the “I did it. Wrote, directed, inner hero to save his pals,
a moment’s notice, perhaps Guardians Of e Galaxy and produced, starred, cast, did including Banks as his beloved
co-ordinated with the brightly Avengers films, the Jurassic every voice, did 500 voices, Wyldstyle.
coloured bricks. World franchise and perhaps all the animation, all the stop
somewhat surprisingly, the motion and it was not tiring “We didn’t want to make a
“I have a sick waltz game,” 2014 film e Lego Movie. for me. It took a full day - I movie that just rehashes all the
Pratt jokes, as he takes in the took lunch because I wanted to best bits of the first movie, we
Set in the world of the hang out with Channing Tatum wanted to expand outward,
colourful bricks beloved by when he came to do the voice which is why we go to space,”
children, the film was a hit of Superman but that was only 39-year-old Pratt says.
with audiences and critics like ten minutes of it.”
alike, to the surprise of many “It expands cosmically
people except Pratt, and is now Gags aside, the film was once and there are a lot more meta
back for a sequel. again penned by Phil Lord and messages and more thematic
Christopher Miller, who were messages about growing up.”
“I was not surprised at how responsible for the first outing
well received this film was as well as Oscar contender Indeed the first film,
because when I saw it I just Spider-Man: Into e Spider- which boasted a voice cast
knew that we had something Verse, and was directed by including Alison Brie, Will
really, really special,” he says. Shrek Forever After and Trolls Arnett, Will Ferrell, Charlie
filmmaker Mike Mitchell. Day and Morgan Freeman,
“And we have taken every included surprising live-action
bit of these past five years to

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FIVE MINUTES WITH...

EOIN MACKEN

segments that show a young Queen Watevra Wa’Nabi, ruler Psychological thriller
boy creating his Lego world at of the Systar System. Nightflyers, based on a
home. e second film expands novella by Game of Thrones’
on that premise, this time An ever-changing mass of author George RR Martin,
showing young Finn clashing multi-coloured bricks that is set in the year 2093, and
with his younger sister Bianca. assume any configuration she follows a team of scientists
wants, from big to small, from as they embark on a journey
“We both have siblings and cute and familiar to strange to find other life forms.
both fought over toys and and intimidating, she proves Irish star Eoin Macken,
about what was fair and what to be a powerful adversary for who found success in BBC
was someone’s fault and all Emmet and his friends. hit drama Merlin, explains
those things,” Banks (44) says. what the Netflix series has
“She is constantly on the in store.
“I even put blue tape across move, thinking and planning,”
By Laura Harding the room, like this is my side, Haddish says. “She has a whole WHEN DID YOU FIRST HEAR kind of fan culture since
and that is your side. solar system to rule and she ABOUT NIGHTFLYERS? Merlin; I have always really
always has to be ten steps It was November 2017, liked all the fans of Merlin.
“But this is about reaching ahead to keep everyone happy and I ended up having a You get fans who are really
across that tape, building a and everything together. So conversation with Mike passionate about a project
bridge, a Lego bridge! her physical form changes all Cahill [Nightflyers director] and it’s been fun to talk to
the time to keep pace with her about it. We talked about his them and meet them. You do
“And about being loving and ideas. You never know what interpretations and how he that in Comic-Cons and you
open and generous and kind.” she’s really up to, or what she’s wanted to film it, and what get to see how shows a ect
going to look like next.” the show meant from a visual people and to properly have
e pair are also both language point of view. And chats about it.
parents to young children While Haddish is best also from a humanitarian
- Pratt to son Jack with his known for her turns in Girls point of view; the philosophy WOULD YOU SAY YOU PREFER
ex-wife Anna Faris, and Banks Trip and Night School, Queen of going to try to explore DOING TV OVER FILM?
to sons Magnus and Felix with Watevra gives her the chance extraterrestrial intelligence No, it’s not really a conscious
her husband Max Handelman, to show off a skill - singing. and life and what that might choice; I am doing a film in
and it’s fair to say their roles mean. March. It has been kind of
in the films have earned them “I do sing from time to circumstantial, when you find
brownie points at home. time, and if Will Arnett sings WHAT APPEALED TO YOU a character or a project that
something then I will sing, ABOUT YOUR CHARACTER, works.
Pratt says: “I know our but I had to take vocal lessons. KARL?
children in particular - not I think being an astronaut You spend more time on a
that we have made together, rough Groupon. Groupon seems quite scary. And character in a TV show, yes
we each have our own children vocal lessons. e first one is if you are doing that on a - and you have to be more
- they love Lego, they go like 42 dollars and then after mission to possibly try and open to things changing. A
crazy for it. e fact that their that the studio needs to pay.” find unknown creatures who film, you have a finite set
parents work in the Lego film may or may not want to of parameters to push your
gets us major cred, not just What is the calibre of a murder you, that is scary in character though.
from them but also from their singing lesson you buy on a itself. You have got to be in
friends, from their school. daily deal website? a certain mindset. I thought But for me, once you
that was interesting, why understand where your
“If they need to do a “It was bad at first,” she people want to do that. character is in the first place
fundraiser, you can kick down jokes. “It was in my car. I had then it doesn’t really matter
a box of Lego and they sell it for to pick him up at the corner THIS SHOW TOOK YOU TO what scenario they put your
like 5,000 dollars.” and then I drove the teacher COMIC CON IN NEW YORK AND character into, as long as it
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with kids is Tiffany Haddish, The Lego Movie 2: The Second I love Comic-Cons, they are
who joins the cast of the Part is in cinemas now great fun. They are a bit Nightflyers is available to
franchise as the shape-shifting bats**t and it’s awesome. watch on Netflix now
I have been engaged in that

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accumulate from someone accumulated and kept step to take is recognising When it comes to chucking
having a busy lifestyle to everything they have come the fact that something has stuff she says, “Remember it’s
someone who is a shopper and in to contact with through a to be done, the next step is to not everything that charity
just doesn’t have a need for lot of years, and [they] usually make a decision not to buy or shops take as it costs them to
the things they buy.” have no room to walk around accumulate any more stuff.” get rid of their surplus stock.”
their home. Or, in some cases,
We can all be guilty of nowhere to sleep as their She recommends a With sentimental items,
having more than we need, beds will be covered in debris methodical approach. kids flying the nest can leave
but the reasons we hold on consisting of clothes, food, you with many items you
to things for longer than we newspapers etc.” “If the stuff is all over the don’t need.
should are complex says Sue. house the best way is to start
She says, “The people I from the top down, that “Stuff left behind in the
“It all depends on the have worked for, in these would be bedrooms and to be parent’s homes just become a
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BOOKS MY LIFE IN BOOKS:

TTAHKREEE… CATHERINE KIRWAN

BOOKS ON HAPPINESS Favourite book of all time more details, follow Fiction at the Friary By Áine Toner
I absolutely loved A Suitable Boy by on Twitter and Facebook.
THE ART OF Vikram Seth, a book the size of a
HHAAPNPDIBNOEOSSK: A concrete block that will take over your The best book to start a book club
FOR LIVING life while you’re reading it. Finishing it is A first book club book needs to be good
like saying goodbye to your best friend. or people won’t want to meet a second
by The Dalai Lama and Howard But it isn’t my favourite. My favourite is time. It also needs to be readable,
C. Cutler (Hodder Paperbacks) The Gathering by Anne Enright. It only absorbing and not too long, otherwise
In this classic book, the gets better with age, I think. I don’t some people may not have finished
Tibetan monk explains that know if Enright is on a souvenir tea- it in time for the first meeting. That
happiness is determined towel yet. If she isn’t, she should be. won’t be a problem later as the book
more by the state of one’s You can’t begin to understand Ireland club becomes more established and
mind than by external unless you’ve read her. members grow in confidence, but it can
conditions, circumstances be fatal for a new book club. The first
or events - meaning you can still be Book that made you want to book shouldn’t be too controversial –
happy even in the face of hardships. become a writer fisticu s at a first meeting are never
I reckon that nearly every female writer a good idea – but it should be of
10% HAPPIER in the world wanted to be Jo March general interest and have a subject (e.g.
from Little Women – but, in truth, I relationships) on which all members
by Dan Harris (Yellow Kite) never thought I could become a writer. are likely to hold an opinion, whatever
In this book, he explains It remained a fantasy until I had my their age or background. I’ve got two to
that being mindful doesn’t first story published in the From the recommend: Midwinter Break by Bernard
change the problems in your Well anthology in 2015. From the Well McLaverty and Conversations with
life, but being able to use is a nationwide competition run by Cork Friends by Sally Rooney.
the skills learned through County Library and Arts Service (it
mindfulness can alter how opens for entries in late winter usually Favourite author
you react to life’s obstacles. – watch out for it online). Seeing my This is an impossible question that
writing in print and having it selected for should be banned! Nevertheless, based
HBYAPDPEISNIEGSNS: special mention by competition judge on the sheer numbers of books by them
Billy O’Callaghan, whom I didn’t know in my possession, it’s either John le
Change What You Do, at the time but whose work I admired Carre or Ian Rankin. John le Carre wins
Not How You Think enormously, was hugely encouraging. By the writer contest – just – but Rebus
by Paul Dolan, PhD the way, I’m looking forward to reading [by Ian Rankin] is probably my favourite
(Penguin Books) Billy’s new book My Coney Island Baby character in fiction.
Behaviour expert Paul when it comes out later this month.
Dolan argues that Favourite classic book
happiness isn’t a one-size- Book you recommend to people This is another very hard question that
fits-all equation, and we I usually recommend the latest good should be banned. First of all, I’m not
need to reject habits that pull us toward book that I’ve just finished. Something really sure what ‘classic’ means - does
what we think ought to make us happy, I read last year that I’ve recommended it mean old? Or does it mean something
rather than what makes us feel alive. to loads of people is This Hostel Life by returned to o en? I love new books so
Melatu Uche Okorie. Melatu was born that means I’m more likely to return
WIN in Nigeria and has been living in Ireland to short stories than giant novels, no
since 2006. About her life since she matter how much I loved reading them
Every week, we’ll be sending came to Ireland, the stories are well- at the time. A book of short stories I
one reader three books from the written and insightful. One of the quotes couldn’t recommend more
WW book cupboard. To enter, that stuck with me is that she describes highly is The Redemption
all you need to do is answer this ‘direct provision as being in an abusive of Galen Pike by Carys
question: Who wrote Happiness by relationship’. Melatu is a very talented Davies.
Design? Write your answer onto the new voice and I look forward to hearing
competition entry form on page 44 or her read when she comes to Cork on Darkest Truth by
email in. Best of luck! the last Sunday a ernoon in January Catherine Kirwan
to Madeleine D’Arcy and Danielle (Arrow) is
36 WOMANSWAY.IE McLaughlin’s Fiction at the Friary. For available now

READER FICTION

“Plus One”

A gold envelope greeted Ann as she another. Line one, Tara.
peered at it through the glass whilst Monday morning, mailbox full. Not to Ann pressed the voicemail button.
twiddling her door key. Luckily “Ann, hun, it’s me, Mummy and I are
it hadn’t been trodden on by her worry, here’s Gerry the Captain, pushing crunching the figures, have you sent
flatmates’ size nines, their heads were his post trolley. Near retirement age but your RSVP back? Don’t forget your plus
usually stuck in a physics paper. anecdotes galore. What was the one he one. Must dash, bye!”
always said to her? Looking out the window the clouds
“Oh another one,” she sighed as she were turning dark. Early leave, a little
plonked down onto the sofa. “There’s somebody out there for retail therapy needed.
everybody.” Cocooned inside the boutique, she
It read: Ben and Tara have the tried on a scarf, long and flowing, she
pleasure in inviting you and a plus one. Of course, online dating had crossed loved it.
her mind. “Perfect for you,” the lady agreed
Closing it, the rest she could read helping her to put the scarf on several
like a book. Wedding invites always Unlocking her phone sneakily she ways.
read like a princess tale. But for Ann, paused at the job part of the profile form. Deal done. Wrapping her new scarf
who was looking for the ‘one’ it just close, the wind was whistling as she
made her break out into a cold sweat. Was it the bank? Hadn’t bank staff joined the bus queue.
replaced the tax man as unliked A guy ahead of her was trying to
Nevermind, it was Friday night, and occupations? flatten his book pages, while another
she began to hum. was busy on his phone.
Darren, the guy from IT, was only too Swipe, swipe, swipe on his phone.
“It’s ladies night and the feeling’s happy to give her advice, as all he talked His mutterings caught her ear.
right.” Better get glammed up and about was his ‘dates’ at the water cooler. “God she’s holding some wood!”
meet the girls. “Twenty four, and the rest love!”
“Tinder’s the way to go man, check it Blinking unbelievably she turned
Bliss nightclub was buzzing when out,” he winked, swaggering off. aghast. This was Tinder?
the gang arrived. A gust of wind blew around her but it
Why did guys call girls man she mused? was her temper that was about to blow.
“Let’s get our usual spot and get the Playing on the office radio on her return Luckily the traffic drowned out most
drinks in!” Stella squealed. was Love Plus One. Eighties hour. She of her tirade to Mr. Tinder.
didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. When the 46 came, the show was
Trooping in, the gang got their usual RSVP. Staring at the invite on her lap, over and her quarry had vanished.
spot and dumped coats and handbags she flicked open her mobile. Mortified, she let the queue go ahead.
in a pile. Tinder echoed in her mind. Just then Rummaging in her bag, her bus card,
the front door opened. The boffins were fell out, making a glorious plop down
Getting up to party, Ann always sat home shaking their his ‘n’ her umbrellas. a shore.
the first one out. Well, someone had to Ann never noticed it before but they Wanting to follow it, the book guy
look after the handbags. practically dressed the same. Cream boarded the bus.
belted raincoats. Nodding a hello one “One single please” he said, turning
The night wore on and the slow set followed the other into the kitchen. to Ann smiling he asked, “plus one?”
always caught her out. Most of her pals Nothing was said between them as they She smiled. WW
were hanging on to randoms swaying began cooking, passing down spices from
to the music. Ignoring the beer breath cupboards, each knowing what the other
off her partner, her ears nearly got wanted, hand waiting out to replace same.
blown away when he asked her age. Watching them Ann felt her eyes droop.
Stirring herself she yawned. “Well, l’m off
“Thirty splash,” she said, counting to bed with a good Trollope.” Dinner plate
down the last few beats of the song. held mid-air in response.
“Book that is,” she said, tapping same
Later in the ladies, the drunken with a grin.
heart in the right place questions Heads nodded slowly in unison.
began. “What was he like?” “Did you Scuttling into her bedroom she
get his number?” wondered did they kiss each other
goodnight when the lights went out?
“Nah not my type,” she replied
fixing her lipstick.

Peering into the mirror she could
already hear the gossip. “Fussy
Annie,” was one, “Saint Ann,”

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WHAT’S ON THE BOX? Programmesto
tune into this week

THE SECRET HFEOACLUTHS The Making of Me
LIVES OF SLIM
PEOPLE February 11 (C4, 10pm)

Filmed over the course of three years, this

February 11 fascinating series follows nine people as

(C4, 8.30pm) they transition, looking at how they and

New series. Sabrina Grant their families adjust to their new identities WMAUTSCTH

examines the lives of people who and charting the o en-startling physical
changes. The first episode introduces
do not stick to a fitness regimen us to Simon, who has been married to
Julie for 35 years, and has decided to
or seem to worry about what they

eat, but do not have a problem live full-time as Jackie. Can the couple’s

with their weight and stay trim relationship survive?

without trying. The programme

examines their every move and e Great British Sewing Bee

meal. The first edition features February 12 (BBC2, 9pm)

teaching assistant and mum-of- e Great British Sewing Bee is returning for
a new series and although there’s no Claudia
three Hayley from Eastbourne, an Winkleman this time around, the producers
have found a great replacement presenter
unashamed chocoholic with a busy in the form of comedian Joe Lycett. In the
opening episode, he meets ten of Britain’s best
lifestyle, and Rinia from Surrey, amateur stitchers, who are vying to impress
judges Patrick Grant and Esmee Young in
who wonders why she manages to the first challenges, which include making
a wiggle dress, transforming second-hand
stay in shape in spite of her diet of denim and creating a made-to-measure
catsuit for a real-life model.
takeaways.

PEIDC’KS

MASTERCHEF CWOHOKAITN’GS?

February 11 (BBC1, 9pm)

New series. John Torode and Gregg Wallace host the
cookery competition, as a new batch of contestants are put through culinary
challenges to test not just their skills, but also their knowledge of food and
ability to cope in a professional kitchen. The first seven hopefuls need to
pull out all the stops to prove to John and Gregg that they have the potential
to rise above the rest and become MasterChef 2019 Champion as they get to
work using ingredients including mussels, mackerel and pork tenderloin.

e Graham Norton Show IIRCOISNH

February 15 (BBC1)

The host invites Felicity Jones and Armie Hammer to discuss their biopic On the Basis of

Sex, which is based on the life and early cases of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Stephen Merchant talks about Fighting with My Family, a comedy drama set in the world of

wrestling, in which he co-stars and directs. Plus, Rob Beckett puts in a good word for his BBC

One talent show All Together Now, Calvin Harris and Rag’n’Bone Man perform their current

single Giant and more audience members try to recount an anecdote from the red chair.

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By Áine Toner SHETLAND TV

February 12 (BBC One, 9pm) Best of the rest

Acclaimed murder-mystery series Monday, February 11
Shetland returns for a new thrilling BEST HOUSE IN TOWN BBC One, 3.50pm
six-part tale, in which Perez’s investigation uncovers Who hasn’t wanted to have a peek at what’s
a complex and unsettling network of organised crime. going on behind closed doors? In this new
On a windswept hillside, a young man waits patiently, series, homeowners who go the extra mile to
shivering in a grey suit. He’s waiting for someone. A make their houses stand out from the crowd.
vehicle appears and he tentatively approaches. A few
days later, a jogger on her morning run discovers a Tuesday, February 12
severed hand on the beach. Perez and the team are THE GOOD FIGHT RTÉ One, 10.15pm
shocked by the discovery. Even more so, when a holdall Liz decides to represent her son’s favourite
containing further body parts, including a head, is teacher a er she senses the school fired him
found at an inlet nearby. for illegitimate reasons. Lucca enlists the help
of Elsbeth Tascioni when an unanticipated
FILM: NIGHTCRAWLER (2014) lawsuit hits close to home. Despite the recent
chemical scare, the firm throws a party.
February 15, BBC Two, 11.05pm
Wednesday, February 13
Louis Bloom (Jake Gyllenhaal) is struggling to find direction in KIRSTIE AND PHIL’S LOVE IT OR LIST IT
life until he pulls over on a highway, close to a fatal accident, Channel 4, 8pm
and meets cameraman Joe Loder (Bill Paxton), who sells his Kirstie and Phil may have finally met their
gruesome footage to the highest bidder. Louis purchases a match: a swimming pool in the lounge.
small camera and approaches Nina Romina (Rene Russo), They’re o to Purley in Croydon to help
ratings-hungry editor of the graveyard shi at one news Christine Attwood and Tony Congdon, who
station, with amateurish footage of a victim fighting for life. have been battling over the future of their
A er she pays up, Louis hires an inexperienced protege called unusual bungalow for almost a decade.
Rick (Riz Ahmed) to capture murder and misfortune in grisly
close-up. A creepy performance from Gyllenhaal. Thursday, February 14
SEAL LE DÁITHÍ TG4, 7.30pm
THE LOOK OF LOVE Catherine Foley, from the Ring Gaeltacht, is
Dáithi’s guest this week. Catherine is a writer,
FIRST DATES: broadcaster, television writer and journalist,
VALENTINE’S who spent over 25 years working with the Irish
SPECIAL Times as a reporter and writer.

February 14 (C4, 10pm) Friday, February 15
The restaurant of love GRANTCHESTER ITV1, 9pm
throws opens its doors A curious new case unfolds: the murder of
at the most romantic a Teddy Boy at a dance hall, which Geordie
time of the year, as concludes is proof that the country’s truly
maitre d’ Fred Sirieix gone to the dogs.
and his sta hope to
help more singletons find their perfect match. Hopefuls Saturday, February 16
include Hannah, a graduate from Watford, who has a THE GREATEST DANCER BBC One, 8pm
particularly long list of requirements for her dream man. The competition heats up as the remaining
Can semi-professional golfer Oscar tick all her boxes? six acts take to the stage for the last live
Others include a mother and son from south-east challenge show. Each act is competing to make
London hoping for a double dose of Valentine magic and it in to next week’s final, where they can win
make-up artist Demi, who turns out to be best friends £50,000, a chance to dance on Strictly Come
with First Dates waitress Laura, which unnerves her date Dancing and become The Greatest Dancer.
Danny when he finds out.
Sunday, February 17
THE JEWEL OF THE NILE Film4, 6.50pm
Daredevil adventurer Jack Colton and romantic
novelist Joan Wilder become embroiled in a
white-knuckle race to find a famous jewel that
will help restore the rightful heir to the throne.

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OUGOTIONUGT

You’re not invited!
The factory employees plan a night out... but who isn’t wanted?

Coronation Street Kevin refuses Sally’s offer of help to Also this week
pay for Jack’s holiday. Sophie, at her
Tracy, known for taking matters into mum’s suggestion, offers cash but Kevin › Who expects an invite?
her own hands, er, takes matters into also refuses to accept. › Who covers their guilt?
her own hands this week, offering Tyler › Who has been gazumped?
money if he has nothing more to do with When Sean suggests a night out on the
Amy and the baby. But what else does town, the factory girls are all for it. Sally
Tracy do? Something that leaves her has a stipulation: Gina isn’t to be there.
daughter furious. Can Gina win Sally round? She has a
sweetly intentioned idea, but suffice to
e police speak to Carla about the fire say it won’t end quite how it originated.
and she explains the ‘technical glitch’
that has deleted the CCTV footage. Roy Kate arrives back from visiting family
is convinced Carla’s hiding something - and discovers Rana has started the
she is, of course. Will he figure out what wedding plans - and let’s say she’s gone
she’s doing and why she’s doing it? quite far in the preparations. Perhaps
they’ve invited too many guests - if only
Tyrone doesn’t know what to think they knew someone who could help
when he arrives home to Mary, a cooked with, er, cutting the list.
lasagne and a chilled bottle of wine. Is
love in the air for Ty and Mary? Is this a Hearing how upset Shona is, Billy asks
partnership made in heaven? Paul to keep his ear to the ground for any
info on Clayton. It appears Clay will be
Sarah is shocked at the inflated price allowed to attend his dad’s funeral - will
Gary quotes David for repairing the fire Shona attend? at’s her plan but will
damage to No 8. David be supportive?

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SOAPS

Emmerdale EastEnders Fair City

Oh Ryan and Dawn, is it all over? His old Oh, time for the tissues for a Walford There’s a lot of upset Carrigstown.
friend tries to meddle in their relationship event this week. Dot sees two blasts from Mairead advises Phoebe to stay away
while there’s a nasty ex skulking about. the past - Lofty and Mary and it’s time to from Ellie, while the latter is super smug
Has it finished before it started? reminisce and raise a toast. and patronising about her granny. Ellie
remains jealous of Phoebe and Alex’s
Had an accident at work that wasn’t Masood’s nieces Iqra and Habiba burst relationship. Ooh.
your fault? Yep, Rhona’s the same this into Walford with their sights very firmly
week when she’s knocked unconscious. on Walford East. Hayley is pleased as Sharon celebrates
the Collins family’s good luck.
Jai is convinced Manpreet is having an Sharon fails to get info from Phil,
affair and warns her. But what is she up leading her to make a call... Orla and Wayne have to explain to
to... and why does she need cash? Junior why he can’t have a pet... but has
Mitch and Bailey plan a surprise for anyone put their foot into it? Wayne finds
Paddy’s angry when he realises that Karen to take her mind off Keanu. Which it hard to accept Tommy’s advice.
he’s been conned into a DNA test while is nice, for a change.
Debbie is hiding something. I know, Callum urges Oisín not to throw away
there’s nothing new there. Elsewhere, Tiffany gets a frosty reception from his future with Charlotte while Paul
Billy and Tracy go closer. Ooh. Evie’s gang - but who will get stuck in the wants his son to stay.
crossfire? I wonder...

Holby City Ros na Rún Red Rock

By Áine Toner Zosia arrives at Holby keen to get back After her relationship announcement, In France, Keith and Alice discover who
to work on Darwin. With her knack for Berni’s taken back to her mother’s is the mastermind behind Little Barry’s
irritating Jac in full swing, will Jac be able reaction. Is Jude mellowing? drug deal (oh là là). This person wonders
to track down Frieda? if Keith is vying for the head honcho spot
Cóilí Jackie accepts Frances’ job offer, in the gang, and gives him a job. Are they
Ange struggles with Holly’s parents, much to Caitríona’s horror. both in far greater danger than they could
who are intent on fighting for their have imagined? Oui.
daughter. When an offer of hope for Gráinne believes Katy may have a
treatment comes, Ange does her best to spirit in her house and offers her services. Callaghan offers to give a statement in
make them see what is really best. Talk turns to secrets... what’ll come up? the O’Donovan case in order to make it
Speaking of Katy, she needs to up her clear he was in no way involved. Nothing
Donna and Xavier struggle to keep game and impress her business partner. like a bit of total exoneration, eh?
their domestic arguments at home - so
will being forced to work closely together Malachí tries to salvage a live interview Meanwhile, Sean is determined to get
for the day sort out their differences, or situation (that’s putting it nicely) but in Irena’s life on track, encouraging her to
drive them further apart? doing so, manages to upset someone. interview for a job at the Pier Pub.

And why is Bobbi Lee so intrigued?

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THIS WEEK

is week... FEBRUARY 11-18

CRAFTY NOOUWT IN THE PICTURE

Running from now until Picture This return with a
June 23, the Monumentality new album on February 15.
/ Fragility exhibition at the MDRN LV (no vowels, but we
National Design and Craft read that as modern love, or
Gallery, and Kilkenny Castle mud run live…) is a follow up
showcases the work of 74 to their 2017 self titled debut,
makers from 19 European Picture This. The last album
countries. It’s the first time was a number one hit, we
the exhibition has been held reckon this one could be just
outside Belgium and over 600 as fabulous.
applied to have their work
shown which was whittled
down to those exhibiting.
Featuring textiles, jewellery,
basket making, ceramics
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or there is a real danger own agenda over the next
you will scatter your few days. People are willing
energies. Keep an eye on to listen to what you have to
who needs you the most say but you won’t always have
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Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer

Mar 21 - April 19 April 20 - May 20 May 21 - June 20 June 21 - July 22

You can bring new people into Unusual problems can be Someone from the past will be You may like to play the role
your life if that’s what you want solved as long as you keep a positive influence if you’re of mediator but certain people
to do. More than one person is calm. You have a lot of delays willing to listen to their point don’t want you to interfere.
drawn to your energy. Don’t in front of you but they can be of view. ere is no harm Back away from trouble when
reject anyone for superficial turned to your advantage if taking their ideas on board as it stares you in the face. Only
reasons this week. You don’t you don’t panic. e next few long as you are realistic about make an effort to build bridges
have to make any long term months could really turn out what could happen in the if you have agreement from
commitments. You are allowed well, but only if you commit to future. Explain your choices to both sides. Why not deal with
to take one day at a time. being productive now. those that really care. your own hassles first?

Leo Virgo Libra COMPETITION

July 23 - Aug 22 Aug 23 - Sept 21 Sept 22 - Oct 23 Paperblanks journals
and lifestyle items
Try to take some positive What you consider truthful, You’ll have a chance to o er a medium for
action when it comes to others may regard as tactless. speak up this week if others creative inspiration,
potential partners. Someone Don’t say anything that could are willing to listen. eir expression and
that likes you is unsure of upset your family or friends attention will wander easily, lasting memories.
your thoughts and feelings. over the next few days. You’ll no matter what you do or When creating the
It may be time to come end up taking the blame even say. ose that matter are not line, Paperblanks
clean and show that you’re if you’re the one that’s helping going to make too much of a were inspired by
interested. However, timing is the most. Keep an eye on fuss if you stay quiet, Use your the many great artists
important. Have patience. troublemakers from the past. voice for a good cause. and cra speople who have
shared their creativity with
Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn the world. From journals
and diaries to pencil cases
Oct 24 - Nov 21 Nov 22 - Dec 21 Dec 22 - Jan 19 and dot-grid planners,
Paperblanks has something
Recent events may have Assuming that others know An interest you have had in for everyone. We’re giving
taught you a valuable lesson what they’re doing could get someone for quite a time seems away a 2019 Midnight Rebel
or two. It now seems to be the you into a lot of trouble this to move on to the next stage. diary worth €18.95. To enter,
right time to put your new week. Pay attention to what Don’t do anything daft at this complete the form on page
knowledge to the test. ere goes on around you and be point. Hear what others have 44 and answer the following
is no point letting others take prepared to step in and save to say before you say anything. question: What zodiac sign
charge when they don’t know the day on short notice. is is is represented by the lion?
what they’re doing. Use that not the right time to turn off ere is no harm holding back
Scorpio backbone. your mobile phone. when your emotions are on the
line. Expect delays this week.

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TAROT

ASK THE TAROT

What do the cards have in store for you?

Illustrations by Jeffrey ompson | Dreamstime.com My friend and I have not forgiveness happens without recommend visiting a local Please do consider what I say
spoken in years. We were once the other party even being Reiki practitioner and asking above about forgiveness and
so close. I want to make things aware of it. I’m not saying them if they can do a ‘cord take any suggestions that feel
right but she doesn’t want to this to upset you, rather I’m cutting’ treatment on you to right for you. Also dial up
know. She doesn’t answer my trying to make you see that, release any shared energies your self-care practices. The
calls or texts and avoids me at sadly, you can’t force your between the two of you, so Empress stresses here that it’s
all costs. I know I should walk friend to forgive you or to you both can move on. Pulling important for you to forgive
away but I would like to talk tell you directly if she has cards for your situation, the yourself too. You are a good
things through and say sorry forgiven you. What you can 10 of Swords shows me that person. You deserve happiness
again, but I find it hard to do do is make peace with the your relationship with your and you deserve to release
this with no contact. I would situation and you can choose friend has run its course and yourself from this. Finally
have thought she would want to forgive yourself and, most for the moment, no contact the Four of Wands shows me
to tell me why she’s acting this importantly, to forgive her for is how things need to be. By that, with continued practice,
way. I can pinpoint what I feel not acting the way you want trying to contact her, you’re you’ll be able to move past this
is the issue, but I think it’s not her to in this situation. The key pushing her further away. She time, let go of this situation
necessary to let it linger on thing with forgiveness is that may reach out to you in the completely and return to
year after year. It consumes it’s a process and you’ll find future (at her own choice) but feeling happier, healthier and
my day. I go to sleep thinking that as you focus on forgiving right now, your focus needs more free. By this time next
about it. I’ve had enough of yourself and forgiving her, to move away from trying to year, you will have made
feeling rejected. I don’t know releasing any expectation convince her to engage with great bounds and leaps. Your
what else to do. Please help. of the same behaviour from you to instead looking after situation is not easy and
CONCERNED READER, her in kind, you’ll have good yourself and getting closure for accepting the way things are
CO GALWAY days where you can feel the yourself. The Nine of Swords now will be hard, but trust
weight lift and bad days where appears next and tells me that you can move past this.
Forgiveness is a funny thing it feels heavier than ever. The that this really is wearing you
with many layers and, important thing to do is to down and hurting you. You [email protected]?ttbrnArehYOtyEeiomsoenslsErlsouUgayeagIn,acPynngCtradodshinnsnutIsHetamtrgNvagtaoriaorros.wrannirtomeentthto:eorr
unfortunately, even if we’re keep practicing it. If you’re need to break free from this.
willing to apologise and accept really struggling without If you continue to carry this
responsibility for our part being able to approach her with you, you will suffer on
in whatever went down, the and apologise again (it seems an even deeper level. Trying
other person is not obligated to me that she wouldn’t to change the unchangeable is
to forgive us. It is their choice appreciate your efforts to do like fighting a losing battle and
whether they chose to do it so), write down everything it’s time to let go, for yourself.
or not. It’s also completely you want to say to her on a The Empress offers advice
possible for a person to forgive sheet of paper and then burn in the next card – right now
you but to not want you in it in a safe space as a way of you have to focus on self-care
their life and in many cases, releasing the energy. I’d also and really minding yourself.

PLEASE NOTE: Tarot is not designed to replace any medical or financial advice or your own free will. Tarot can guide you and show you options of what
may happen. Remember, when it comes to making choices, you are the master of your own destiny. Have a question you want Amy to answer?
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PSYCHIC saUyns.a..h“aSsaggaribtetiaalitrtpiyu”ssyocfhtiecn

Dear UNA

Renowned psychic Una Power offers
readers some guidance on life’s issues

My ex wants us to try again. I am Libra can’t find the silver lining anymore. Can when new symptoms began appearing. Was
(40s) and he is Scorpio (early 60s). I am you tell me if you see anything improving
tempted because I still love him. But for me? anything or anybody causing problems in
throughout our 25 years of marriage his Lena A
sister was a constant nuisance telling tales, your life?
demanding attention, having just about Something about your letter touched my
every ailment possible and falling out with heart, Lena, and I sincerely hope that I Your letter is organised in a way that
all my friends. They tell me that us getting can help you. Your sad feeling is perfectly
back together would be a disaster and that justified. Being Sagittarius you’ve had (and shows me you have a very good brain. May I
I’ve really blossomed in the year we’ve thrived in) a busy world, in and outside
been apart. the home where family and friends were suggest joining a Tai Chi class?
Alice, South Dublin welcomed and helped. It must, at times,
feel that they all either forget or dismiss the Try to avoid people (Capricorn and Scorpio
Astrologically Scorpio and Libra is an ill- huge role your activities and mindset played
advised match. Some quite deliberately wind in their present success. You’d like to tell especially) during the first part of June who
each other up and can be cruel and careless them that you were always socially aware
about feelings during a row. But you, Alice, and always did your little bit to bring about are likely to be tetchy and demanding. Some
seem to have escaped being nasty, despite social change. You probably spoke out;
my psychic feeling that brother and sister that’s typically Sagittarian. It’s no surprise friends are used to dumping their problems
made you a target for ridicule. Librans are that many Sagittarians go in for law or
beautiful people with an instinct for bringing journalism. into your lap. You have to ask yourself an
great diplomacy into every aspect of your
relationship. I believe your friends are right Compassion for the underdog comes important question, whose problem is
about returning being a disaster. Think long naturally to Sagittarius. Obviously you’re
and hard about it because, as your friends going to continue taking your medication this? Sagittarians often think that because
see that you’ve blossomed since being apart and keeping your hospital appointments;
from your head-case of a husband. but cut your thinking about your medical someone has off-loaded a problem it becomes
appointments and talking about them to an
One great weakness poor Libra woman absolute minimum. the Sagittarius duty to solve the problem. Not
has is the physical and mental need to be part
of a couple. You might just about manage it if Try the shoe box challenge. Nearly true.
it were not for the presence of your sister- everyone has a shoe box under the stairs
in-law (who sounds more like a pantomime with all the things and scraps of paperwork About that friction with your relative,
demon). in it that they just can’t seem to get rid of.
Get that shoe box out and go through it, you’re probably already finding that he/she
I am a Sagittarian widow (75) with grown- asking yourself just why you’re so reluctant
up children. I always worked so hard and to get rid of the contents. is softening up. Saying sorry might be a huge
now it seems to mean nothing. I had a
variety of health problems in the past but I’m definitely not talking about step forward.
never let them get me down. Since the decluttering; those shoe boxes contain our
beginning of December last year it seems personal history and are valuable and very This is a year when you begin to ditch the
to be one thing after another. I’m giving interesting. Sound out your friends about the
you the attached list of health problems for possibility of joining you in this activity. mean minded and greedy, grasping people
your eyes only, but please don’t publish it as
everybody within a five mile radius would Ask yourself about what was going on in who often drain you of your own vital energy.
recognise me. I also have some friction your home or environment last December
with a family member living nearby. I just Sagittarius often has great psychic ability;

let that intuition guide you into thinking and

Specials expressaction that helps you back to that silver lining.
Una, Meath: It’s difficult to be definite
about which man is most likely to be
unfaithful in marriage. Gemini man
buzzes around, flirting and rolling his
eyes in the direction of the prettiest
woman in the room. Next morning (and
sober) he forgets about her. Scorpio
man never allows his voice or attention
to alert his partner that he has found
another woman attractive. If it becomes
a long running, secret affair it often ends
in leaving the family home.

Contact Una... If you have an unresolved issue you need guidance on, Una may be able to help. You can write to her
at Una Power, Woman’s Way, Rosemount House, Dundrum Road, Dublin 14; or email: [email protected]. Please
include your name, town, county and full date of birth. Please note, Una can only reply through this column.

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Health news EYE SPY In the news… Breathe easy

To mark the launch of its ‘Over 40s Here’s one for all the asthma sufferers. According to research,
Eye Health’ campaign, Vision Express taking up a yoga practice could help ease the wheeze. A study
commissioned a survey of 1,000 published in the BMC Pulmonary Medicine journal looked at
people across Ireland to find out if adults with mild to moderate asthma and discovered those
we do take extra care of our eyesight who added a yoga practice to their daily routine for eight
as we get older. The survey found weeks noticed a dramatic lessening in their symptoms and
that 81 per cent of people noticed a found they needed to use their reliever medication less. How is
deterioration of their sight when they this possible? As well as focusing on poses designed to increase
reached an average of 41. Despite this, flexibility and build strength, yoga also has a strong focus on
however, 60 per cent of those over breath work, known as Pranayama. If you have asthma you
40 and 52 per cent of those over 60 should never stop taking your medication, but if you feel that
haven’t had an eye test in over a year. yoga may help you, have a chat with your GP and consider
The Over 40s Eye Health campaign taking a beginner’s class or trying an at-home routine.
from Vision Express seeks to raise
awareness around the importance of
regular eye tests to keep our sight in
tip top condition as we age.
For more information or to book an eye
test log on to www.visionexpress.ie

YOUR TAKE THREE osteoarthritis. Garlic, like onions and WHY
WEEKLY leeks, contains diallyl disulphide – an
ROUND-UP Foods to keep joints healthy anti-inflammatory compound that DON’T YOU…
OF ALL can limit the effects of cytokines.
THINGS While there’s no magic recipe to take Top tip: Plump for fresh garlic, as the Mute group texts?
HEALTHY arthritis away, there is evidence that preservatives in bottle garlics may
diet – and certain foods in particular effect some of its benefits. If the constant ‘pinging’
– could play a role in helping fight 3. Ginger As well as being used to notifications from group
inflammation and joint pain (alongside soothe an upset stomach, a daily slice texts are driving you
tailored professional advice from your of fresh ginger may also help ease mad, give yourself a
doctor and medication if required). the symptoms of arthritis. One 2001 break by taking five
1. Fatty fish Fatty and oily fish – like study assessed how 261 patients with minutes to mute them.
salmon, trout and mackerel – are osteoarthritis of the knee responded In apps like WhatsApp,
rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which to taking a capsule of ginger extract, all you have to do is
studies have found can help fight twice a day. After six weeks, 63 per pop into your settings
inflammation associated with arthritis cent reported improvements in their and you’ll be given
pain. It’s thought that marine fatty discomfort levels. This aromatic spice the option of muting
acids like eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) can be used to add zest to cooking, conversations for a
and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) can enjoyed fresh or brewed in tea. If few hours, a few days,
reduce the production of immune you’re not fond of the taste, you can weeks or even months.
cells called leukocytes and enzymes find it in supplement form too. Constant notifications
known as cytokines, which are both put unnecessary stress
important components in the body’s on us and can heighten
inflammatory response. Experts feelings of anxiety. By
generally recommend at least three to muting them, you’ll be
four ounces of fish, twice a week, to able to respond at your
reap the joint-friendly benefits. own pace.
2. Garlic As well as being a delicious
base for soups, sauces or a tasty stir-
fry, studies have shown that people
who regularly eat foods from the
allium family enjoy fewer signs of

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