Mary Byrne

Editor | MagicMum

Ireland

I have five years' experience developing, directing, creating, implementing and editing content on Ireland's top two parenting websites: MummyPages and MagicMum.

Whether it is through interviews, natives, evergreens, listicles or news pieces, I have proven my ability to create quality content in an extremely fast-paced environment.

Commercial, copywriting or breaking news - I have a wide-range of skills and experience perfect for any content creation role.

Portfolio
MummyPages® is Ireland's biggest and best website for mums and mums-to-be!
Center Parcs sees the completion of its very first lodge in Longford

The first lodge has been completed at Center Parcs Longford Forest, marking a key milestone in the resort's development as it prepares to open its doors to Irish families in summer 2019. The Woodland Lodge is the first of 466 lodges to be completed in the unique and beautiful forest.

MagicMum.com
01/29/2016
Primary school children displaying signs of mental health problems

Taoiseach Enda Kenny is to address the Irish Primary Principals Network conference today amid reports that the organisation is concerned about students' mental health. According to Maria Doyle IPPN president, primary school children are dealing with deeply worrying situations on a daily basis in schools which is affecting their mental health.

MummyPages® is Ireland's biggest and best website for mums and mums-to-be!
Pregnancy healthcare: Community Midwives and the DOMINO scheme

The Domino and Community Midwives scheme is a midwifery-led service that offers 24 hour care to expectant mothers from the first few weeks right up until after Baby is born. The scheme provides antenatal care in certain locations across Ireland for women who are considered low-risk and looking for an active birth without an epidural.

Interviews & Features

MagicMum.com
06/22/2018
'We've all been there': Mum's bargain-sharing website will help you save a few bob

As part of our Mums Who Inspire series, we sat down with Sarah McHale to learn more about her website Beady Eye Bargains. If you have a story that you would like to be featured, email mumswhoinspire[at]magicmum.com. Need a bargain? Mum-of-four Sarah McHale definitely knows where you can find it, for sure.

MagicMum.com
10/06/2017
Mums Who Inspire: 'He is a busy two-year-old and trying to keep his magic ears on is a challenge'

Mayo mum Orla Freeman is married to Shane and has three boys: Ruairi , seven, Darragh, five, and two-and-a-half-year-old Eoghan. A happy family, Orla's life changed when her youngest son failed the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening test. MagicMum sat down with Orla, who blogs at Our Own Journey, to share her family's incredible journey as part of our Mums Who Inspire series.

MummyPages® is Ireland's biggest and best website for mums and mums-to-be!
As calls for debate on HPV vaccine intensify... SHOULD mums be worried?

Administrated to all 12-year-old girls in the first year of secondary school, the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) protects against seven out of ten types of cervical cancer and some common types of the sexually transmitted HPV virus. Globally, it's hailed as a historical medical milestone - a jab that actually prevents cancer.

MummyPages® is Ireland's biggest and best website for mums and mums-to-be!
'I didn't think it was domestic abuse': One woman's heartbreaking journey

To many of us, domestic abuse involves physical violence - but this is not always the case; something that Kate* has learned the hard way. Kate met her ex-husband at a vulnerable time in her life - a few months after the death of her mother.

Commercial

MagicMum.com
05/04/2018
Nappy rash: How to reduce your baby's chances of developing it

Nappy rash is one of those things that your baby will experience at least once before the age of two. A condition generally caused by wearing a wet or dirty nappy for too long, it can make your little one irritable and feel uncomfortable.