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Katie Costello | Emergency Nurse & Irish Happythreads Affiliate

Katie Costello | Emergency Nurse & Irish Happythreads Affiliate

Katie Costello shares her journey from student nurse to emergency department nurse in Ireland. From long commutes and early mornings to postgraduate study, real ED life, and finding balance beyond the uniform, this is an honest look at nursing today.

Why Irish Medical Graduates Move Abroad and What Ireland Needs to Fix

Why Irish Medical Graduates Move Abroad and What Ireland Needs to Fix

Every year, Ireland trains highly skilled medical graduates, yet many leave soon after qualifying. From hospital overcrowding and housing pressure to rota intensity and unclear training pathways, this article explores why so many doctors go abroad and what needs to change to retain them.

Nurse professionals in comfortable nurse scrubs designed for all-day movement

Why Your Nurse Uniform Makes You Overheat (And How to Fix It)

Overheating on shift isn’t normal. If your nurse uniform leaves you sweating on the ward and freezing outside, it’s time to rethink fabric and fit. This guide breaks down why it happens and how to choose nurse uniforms that stay breathable, comfortable and practical for long shifts.

Breathable nurse uniform fabrics suitable for Irish winter conditions

Winter nurse uniforms: stay warm without feeling bulky

Irish winter shifts demand smart layering. This guide explains how to choose nurse uniforms that stay warm outdoors, breathe indoors and move comfortably all day.

Female HCA wearing caribbean scrubs working at a desk in a clinic reception area, seated at a computer with cards and notes displayed behind her.

Healthcare Assistants Vote for Strike Action in Ireland (2026 Update)

Healthcare assistants across Ireland have voted by an overwhelming majority to take industrial action, citing long-standing pay disputes, broken agreements and unsustainable working conditions. This article explains what led to the ballot, who is affected and what could happen next for home support services in 2026.

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Tax Returns for Healthcare Professionals in Ireland: Maximising Your Uniform Allowance

Discover how Irish healthcare professionals can claim significant tax rebates on uniforms. Follow our simple guide to navigate through revenue.ie and claim what you're due.
Midwife wearing lightweight scrubs designed for long shifts

Best Scrubs for Midwives in Ireland: Comfortable, Practical Uniforms for Long Shifts

Midwifery shifts are demanding. Learn how to choose comfortable, breathable scrubs with the right fit, stretch and durability for every midwife role.

Women in Agriculture in Ireland: from the field to frontline professions

Women in Agriculture in Ireland: from the field to frontline professions

Women play a vital role across Irish agriculture, from farming and food production to veterinary, laboratory and healthcare professions. This article explores how these connected roles are evolving and why practical workwear like medical scrubs supports women working across these essential sectors.

Two nurses in comfortable, practical Happythreads uniforms

Nurse Scrubs in Ireland: How to Choose Comfortable, Practical Uniforms for Every Shift

From long shifts to busy wards, the right nurse scrubs make a real difference. Discover how to choose comfortable, practical nursing uniforms that fit every body, budget, and healthcare setting.

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Happythreads 2026 Resolutions: Sustainability, Service & Growing Across Europe

From sustainability and better customer service to expanding in Germany and Spain and supporting healthcare communities, here’s what Happythreads is focusing on in 2026.



Pharmacists wearing modern medical scrubs in teal and burgundy, featuring a V-neck scrub top and matching trousers designed for comfort, movement and professional practice.

Pharmacist Scrubs & Medical Uniforms: What Pharmacy Professionals Really Look For

Pharmacists spend long days on their feet, moving between counters, consultations and dispensing areas. The right scrubs or medical uniform can make a real difference. This guide breaks down what pharmacy professionals actually look for, from comfort and hygiene to fit, colours and everyday practicality.

Happythreads 2025 recap collage showcasing new scrub collections, colourful embroidery threads, charity initiatives, trade shows, team moments, sustainability projects and healthcare professionals wearing scrubs across Ireland, the UK and Europe.

Happythreads 2025 Recap: New Scrubs, Sustainability & Big Milestones

From new Healing Hands scrubs and printed tops to sustainability progress, charity partnerships and launches in Spain and Germany, here’s everything that shaped Happythreads in 2025.