Lifestyle

Following International Women’s Day and in advance of Mothers’ Day, The Clare Champion finds out about the highs and lows of a woman’s wardrobe essential Wearing an ill-fitting bra can often lead to back problems and poor posture, whereas wearing the correct fit can actually improve the waistline and give you a longer, leaner-looking figure. This is the advice from professionals to women of all ages, mums, daughters, grandmothers and great-grandmothers.“Over 80% of women who come into my shop to be measured are wearing the wrong bra size,” reveals June Moloney of La Jolie Femme, Francis Street, Ennis.There are a number of signs that indicate that a bra doesn’t fit properly. “A saggy bust is one sign. It is generally caused by wearing a bra where the back is too big. The back of your bra should run around your body in a straight line and not ride up your back. The four boob cleavage is another giveaway. When trying …

Kilnamona parish priest Fr Seán Sexton, formerly of The Clare Youth Service, has been awarded the Siobhán Cotter Distinguished Service Award by Youth Work Ireland for his many decades of leadership and service to young people in Clare.

IRELAND’S loss to France in the opening match of this year’s Six Nations Championship was disappointing but, if we are realistic, we cannot expect Ireland to win every match every year. We are ranked second of the European nations behind France which, considering our playing base, is a fantastic achievement.

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  The Ennis Book Club Festival takes place this weekend. RTÉ radio Liveline host Joe Duffy will speak about his top 10 favourite books at the festival. Dearbhla Acheson spoke to the presenter about his passion for reading.  

EIGHTY years of education at St Joseph’s Secondary School in Spanish Point was marked last Saturday night with the launch of Salty Faces and Ferocious Appetites – A Tapestry of Stories from a Seaside School in the nearby Armada Hotel.

Natural hues for the face and low-key fake tan are the major make-up trends this season. Beautician Sinead Waters spoke to The Clare Champion about what is hot for spring/summer.  

Time Line Ni bheidh a leitheid aris ann is a phrase often used after a funeral when praising the recently departed and is indeed true as each person is unique in themselves.