Kerry Breastfeeding Support, Máiréad O Sullivan, IBCLC

17/11/2025

🧸 Teddy Bear Hospital is back at MTU! 🧸
Join us on Saturday 22nd November for a fun-filled day where children can bring their teddy for a “check-up” and learn all about healthcare through play!

✨ 14 interactive stations including triage, x-ray, surgery, dental care, handwashing & more — plus a NEW Teddy Repair Station!
💙 All proceeds support the Cashel Ward at University Hospital Kerry.

📍 MTU North Campus, Tralee
🕙 10am–12pm or 2pm–4pm
🎟️ €5 per child (adults go free)
🎟️ Limited spaces – book early!

Bring your teddy, your imagination and your biggest smile!
To book tickets and learn more 👉 https://go.mtu.ie/4821imb

16/11/2025

😢😢 Devastating may they rest in peace god love their families..

Remembering the 5 young people killed on our roads in County Louth last night. Keeping them and their broken hearted families in our prayers.
Praying those injured in the accident will make a full recovery.
Also our thoughts and prayers are with the emergency services who had to witness such a devastating tragedy.

May the gentle souls of those who lost their lives, rest in eternal peace.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha
💔

15/11/2025

Fake news or information 🤔 Wilson is there science evidence behind this?

For new mothers struggling with milk supply, nature may already hold the answer. New research shows that consuming moringa, often called the “miracle tree” can naturally boost breast milk production, with mothers nearly tripling their supply in only five days.

The study focused on postpartum women who added moringa leaves or powder to their daily diet. Within a week, their milk output significantly increased without any negative side effects. Scientists credit this effect to moringa’s rich blend of nutrients, it’s packed with iron, calcium, zinc, vitamin A, and amino acids that support hormonal balance and lactation. It also contains compounds that stimulate the mammary glands, enhancing milk flow and quality.

But moringa’s benefits go beyond lactation. It strengthens immunity, reduces fatigue, and helps mothers recover faster after childbirth. Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties also protect against stress, making it one of the most powerful natural supplements for postpartum health.

Many nutritionists now recommend moringa in tea, capsule, or powder form for nursing mothers who want a natural alternative to chemical-based milk boosters. Just one to two teaspoons daily can make a visible difference in both energy levels and milk quantity.

What makes this discovery even more empowering is that it’s simple, safe, and sustainable, a small leaf with big potential. Nature has always known how to nourish life, and this study reminds us that sometimes the best remedies don’t come from labs but from the earth itself.

For countless mothers around the world, moringa might just be the green miracle that keeps both mom and baby thriving.

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11/11/2025

Supporting a small business can be done it lots of way. Even an extra like on a page or a share of a few posts can make all the difference....

09/11/2025

🏐 Brendan O Shea Football Finalists. 🏐
U15 team storms into County Final!
The sporting spirit is alive and thriving in the school, as the Under-15 Gaelic football team has powered its way to the Brendan O Shea Cup County final, continuing a proud tradition of athletic excellence.
Their journey to the final has been nothing short of impressive. In the quarter-final, they overcame local rivals St. Pat’s with a commanding 4-9 to 2-7 victory, showcasing both grit and flair. The semi-final saw them face Coláiste na Sceilige, Cahersiveen, where they delivered a thrilling performance to win 7-8 to 4-7, securing their place in the county showdown.

This team’s success is no surprise to those familiar with the school’s sporting pedigree. Many of these talented players were part of the squad that clinched the U14 FAI National Soccer Championship last season, a landmark achievement that brought national recognition. Their versatility doesn’t end there—several team members also starred in the basketball arena, helping the school capture both the U14 Basketball Ireland National Cup and the 1st Year Basketball Ireland National League titles.

Such accomplishments reflect the school’s deep-rooted commitment to sport, with football, soccer, and basketball forming the backbone of a vibrant athletic culture. The Under-15 Gaelic football team now stands on the brink of another historic moment, and the entire school community is rallying behind them as they prepare for the county final.

Win or lose, this group has already etched its name into the school’s sporting legacy.

09/11/2025

Hard luck to our U18 Girls who lost their semi final this morning in the U18 National Cup.

They played Kilkenny but unfortunately Kilkenny took the win. Final score:
St Marys 45
Kilkenny 59

Hard luck girls and coaches! But well done on a brilliant weekend. It’s a great achievement to get to the semi final, so heads up👏🏻

❤️🖤

09/11/2025

It's so important we encourage and support our young ladies to stay in sport as much as possible.

1 ɪɴ 2 ɢɪʀʟꜱ ᴅʀᴏᴘ ᴏᴜᴛ ᴏꜰ ꜱᴘᴏʀᴛ ʙʏ 20.

Irish girls have some of the lowest self-esteem globally. They’re not walking away because they’ve lost interest, they’re walking away because they’ve stopped feeling like they belong.

When girls leave sport, we lose future leaders, captains, changemakers. Because girls who play sport become women who lead.

It’s time to build spaces where girls feel seen, supported, and unstoppable. At Her Sport, we’re tackling the barriers that push girls out and creating pathways that lift them higher. If you’re tired of seeing girls pushed out or underestimated this is your moment to act.

Follow us, share this post, and use your voice.

Because every girl deserves to know she belongs.

08/11/2025

Well done girls some fantastic games today by you all very proud.❤️🖤 Best of Luck tomorrow now again ️🖤❤️

Well done to our U18 Girls and Coaches👏🏻

They beat Cavan in their third game today! Winning 2/3 of their National Cup games.

St Marys 55 - Cavan 29

The girls now advance to the semi final tomorrow💪🏼

Semi Final VS Kilkenny Stars
⏰ 10am

Best of luck to you all🤞🏼

❤️🖤

08/11/2025

U18 Ladies National Cup Results:

Game 1 🏀

St Mary’s take a strong win over Portlaoise👏🏻

Final score:
57 - 25

Well done all! Next game is 2:30pm vs Tolka Rovers💪🏼

❤️🖤

05/11/2025

Long overdue💞

04/11/2025

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