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Irene Halpin Long

Irene Halpin Long

www.hervoicefromthekitchenwindow.com

Irene Halpin Long lives in Blarney, County Cork with her beautiful daughter and, rather tall, husband. She is a freelance writer and aspiring novelist. Her blog “Her voice from the kitchen window” chronicles her voice since returning to Ireland in 2015, along with the voices of those she meets and interviews who impact the society in which we all live.

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A Day in the Life: What its like to have a child with Okihiro Syndrome

Voices

A Day in the Life: What it's like to have a child with Okihiro Syndrome

Meet the Mumpreneur breathing new life into old things

Voices

Meet the Mumpreneur breathing new life into old things

An open letter to those who have suffered the heartache of miscarriage

Voices

An open letter to those who have suffered the heartache of miscarriage

Youre still in there, mama

Voices

'You're still in there, mama'

Meet the puppy blogger whose life mission is to help disabled children

Voices

Meet the puppy blogger whose life mission is to help disabled children

The reality of getting ready for a night out once you have kids

Voices

'The reality of getting ready for a night out once you have kids'

Just dont call me mum

Voices

'Just don't call me mum'

‘Get that dirty thumb out of your mouth!’

Voices

‘Get that dirty thumb out of your mouth!’

You have to keep pushing: Meet three mums fighting for their childrens needs

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'You have to keep pushing": Meet three mums fighting for their children's needs

Why the best family photo with Santa doesnt have to be picture-perfect to be perfect

Voices

Why the best family photo with Santa doesn't have to be picture-perfect to be perfect

“I realised that it’s ok to not be ok. But, how do you still keep it together?”

Voices

“I realised that it’s ok to not be ok. But, how do you still keep it together?”

Baby on board: The benefits of exercising during pregnancy

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Baby on board: The benefits of exercising during pregnancy

Aged 37 and 3 weeks, I am not ashamed to admit that I still read children’s literature

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'Aged 37 and 3 weeks, I am not ashamed to admit that I still read children’s literature'

A stolen ring buoy, a stolen life: Water safety tips all parents should know

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'A stolen ring buoy, a stolen life': Water safety tips all parents should know