What is a red thread ceremony and why might it be a good idea instead of a baby shower? Here’s everything we know. Briony Aston is a doula, mum of Sonny, three, and two-year-old Daisy, and the wife of Coronation Street actor Sam Aston, who plays Chesney Brown. The fact that he is thirty years […] The post Why a Red Thread Ceremony may be your perfect alternative to a baby shower appeared first on RollerCoaster ..read more

Not only the title of a beloved musical, the baby name Oliver is a popular favourite amongst Irish parents and doesn’t look to be going out of style any time soon. Sitting high up on last year’s baby naming charts, Oliver also enjoyed a boom in popularity in the mid-seventies. A name you’re bound to […] The post Behind the Name: Oliver, a famous musical and lovely baby name in one appeared first on RollerCoaster ..read more

The traditional Irish name Siobhan has remained a firm favourite in the hearts of parents for decades but you might be surprised to learn that it has taken a hit in popularity over the last few years. We all know at least one Siobhan, although it varies from person to person on whether or not […] The post Behind the Name: Siobhan, to fada or not to fada? appeared first on RollerCoaster ..read more

Northern Ireland’s 2023 top baby names have been released and a few much loved Irish monikers made their way into the top ten. The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency released the most popular names chosen by parents last year. With Isla reigning in as the winner for the girls, Noah took the number one […] The post Hugely popular Irish name earns prime position on Northern Ireland’s 2023 top baby names appeared first on RollerCoaster ..read more

With baby name trends constantly changing, have you ever wondered how do the baby names chosen fifty years ago compare to now? Comparing the top ten most popular baby boy and girl names in 1974 to last year’s charts, the monikers favoured by Irish parents have evolved over time with the lists being entirely different […] The post If you were born 50 years ago in Ireland you might have these names appeared first on RollerCoaster ..read more

A beloved name throughout the decades in Ireland, Ciara is the perfect choice for those looking for a strong traditional name with Irish roots. Anyone living in Ireland knows at least one person named Ciara if not more and for good reason – this lovely moniker has managed to stay in fashion for over half […] The post Behind the Name: Ciara, the beloved Irish name never going out of style appeared first on RollerCoaster ..read more

A timeless name, Michelle has been beloved by parents in Ireland and across the globe for decades. But did you know that Michelle has taken a serious hit in popularity back home in recent years? We all know someone with the name Michelle, and for good reason too – this gorgeous classic name with French […] The post Behind the Name: Michelle, the timeless name that’s sadly going out of style appeared first on RollerCoaster ..read more

Being a mum is hard enough at the best of times. Now a US study has revealed that having a baby has an aging impact on a woman’s biological age. But there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. A parallel has often been drawn between a woman and the moon, and there’s certainly […] The post It’s official: Having a baby ages us mums – but there’s good news, too appeared first on RollerCoaster ..read more

Chances are you know at least one person named Deirdre if not more, but were you aware there were less than 3 baby girls in Ireland given the name in 2023? Keeping its status in the top twenty most popular girls names’ until 1984, the now rare Irish moniker Deirdre took a major hit in […] The post Behind the Name: Deirdre, the mythical Irish name in need of a revival appeared first on RollerCoaster ..read more

Appearing on the charts for the first time in 1994, there’s one Irish baby name out there that has had a well-deserved surge in popularity in recent years. With their pretty, lyrical sound and unique and interesting meanings, Irish baby names are adored around the world – and for good reason! Back home, Irish monikers […] The post This ‘beautiful’ Irish baby name has had a surge in popularity appeared first on RollerCoaster ..read more