# Burnout

This year

2023

# aishling moloney

'When I did my ACL, I was like, 'Thank God'' - Tipp star back after burnout, injury and spider bite

Tipperary star Aishling Moloney is returning from a lengthy lay-off with a new perspective.

19.8k

Updated

Jan 21st 2023, 12:00 PM

Last year

2022

# productivity

Trial of a four-day work week gets 100% success rating with Irish employees

Staff in the trial experienced less burnout and sleep deprivation.

27.9k

Nov 30th 2022, 6:30 AM

All time

Voices

Opinion: Go easy on yourself in relation to New Year's resolutions - we've been through a lot

Siobhan Murray says it’s not the time to deprive or judge ourselves, but instead to celebrate all we’ve coped with in the last two years.

11.1k

Dec 31st 2021, 7:00 AM

# Emergency Departments

3 in 4 staff in country's two largest EDs showed signs of burnout during pandemic, study finds

The study was conducted by researchers at University College Cork.

15.5k

Oct 10th 2021, 3:11 PM

# Burnout

Irish Medical Council launches new campaign to help doctors on the verge of burnout

This new medical council project is designed to remind medics to remember to take care of their physical and mental health.

8.6k

May 27th 2021, 1:56 PM

Voices

How can we avoid burnout through this strange winter?

Tracy Ward explains how burnout affects us – and what to do if we’re feeling it.

27.0k

Oct 30th 2020, 7:00 AM

# just tired

Millenials more 'burnt out' than other generations during pandemic, says new study

The research, carried out by Irish academics, suggests millennials are struggling more with the pandemic.

23.6k

Sep 9th 2020, 11:47 AM

Voices

Feeling stressed in the run up to Christmas? Here are some tips to avoid burnout

Between gift shopping and making the perfect dinner, burnout is easily felt this time of year.

18.6k

Dec 22nd 2019, 4:00 PM

# Burnout

'Undermined, dismissed, ignored': Almost half of Irish doctors in survey considered leaving profession

The Medical Protection Society has said the HSE should appoint a ‘wellbeing guardian’ to address burnout.

18.6k

Nov 7th 2019, 6:10 AM

# Waiting Lists

Consultant shortages causing 'a spiral of burnout, stress and emigration'

About one million patients in Ireland are on waiting lists to see a consultant.

20.7k

Sep 21st 2019, 3:38 PM

Voices

Opinion: Technology was meant to be our great liberator but instead it became our prison

We’re addicted to technology but as with most addictions, we don’t believe we have a problem, writes Shane Cradock.

15.7k

Jun 11th 2019, 7:00 AM

Voices

Opinion: Frustrated with a lack of progress? Time to redefine winning

Sisters Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski have written a book on burnout – and in this extract, they explain that redefining winning can help you reach your goals in a way you didn’t expect.

11.7k

Apr 9th 2019, 7:00 AM

Voices

Opinion: Multi-tasking makes you less productive - and can contribute to stress and burnout

Give yourself a break. Research shows that multi-tasking reduces productivity because your brain can only focus on one thing at a time, writes Siobhan Murray.

9.4k

Jan 23rd 2019, 7:00 AM

# Workload

'We're burning players out... The pressure on our athletes is a huge concern'

International Rugby Players has received eye-opening feedback around tackle height from its members.

8.1k

Sep 20th 2018, 7:44 PM

# Gothenburg

Masked vandals torch dozens of cars in Sweden in attack arranged on social media

Two suspects have been arrested so far.

15.6k

Aug 14th 2018, 2:20 PM

# service gap

€19 million a year spent on private foster care because Tusla is overstretched

Oireachtas Children’s Committee will today recommend resources be used to recruit more social workers for public service.

9.5k

Nov 9th 2017, 6:01 AM

# Burnout

Vunipola warns that players could strike over rugby's punishing schedule

The Saracens and England player missed the recent British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand through injury.

6.5k

Sep 15th 2017, 1:00 PM

# Burnout

'I understand why a lot of people leave': Being a social worker in Ireland

A social worker speaks to TheJournal.ie about the stresses and strains of working a very difficult, challenging job.

43.3k

Aug 12th 2017, 10:00 PM

# Unacceptable

'You wouldn't do it to a greyhound': McCaffrey's Sigerson Cup overload annoys Gavin

The former Footballer of the Year was left out of Dublin’s squad tonight as they monitored his work load.

16.6k

Mar 5th 2017, 7:55 AM

# Burnout

Depression, stress and emigration: Why medical students need to talk about mental health

A new campaign is aiming to take away the stigma some people feel about discussing issues such as depression and suicide.

17.7k

Feb 5th 2017, 8:15 AM

# concerns

'It’s wrong, it’s abuse of young players' - Tipp football boss unhappy over burnout

Liam Kearns has also voiced his frustration at the lack of access to top dual players Steven O’Brien and Seamus Kennedy.

8.9k

Mar 30th 2016, 2:29 PM

# Congress

Poll: Do you support the changes to the GAA's minor and U21 age grades?

Big changes last night at Annual Congress in Carlow.

10.7k

Feb 27th 2016, 10:55 AM

# Burnout

Four Limerick GAA players could have played 10 games in a month by the end of next week

The hectic schedule is faced by Tom Morrissey, Richie English, Darragh O’Donovan and Gearoid Hegarty.

8.1k

Feb 18th 2016, 11:07 AM

# Burnout

Arsenal coach warns that physical demands on young GAA players are not sustainable

Galway native Des Ryan has managed to halve the amount of muscle injuries sustained by young Academy players at Arsenal.

29.2k

Nov 24th 2015, 10:17 AM

# Reform

Scrapping U21 football championship among new proposals as GAA addresses player burnout

‘The time has come to take decisive action,’ said GAA director general Paraic Duffy today.

12.1k

Nov 3rd 2015, 4:03 PM

# riposte

Mourinho hits back at Capello after 'burnout' criticism

The Blues coach has suggested that the former England and Russia boss should respect fellow managers.

4.8k

Oct 8th 2015, 2:29 PM

Voices

Are you heading for burnout in work?

Life is not and should not be an endurance test; nor should your job.

393

Jun 26th 2015, 6:06 PM

# Burnout

New report on 'overwhelmed' student GAA players makes for concerning reading

‘Problem period’ in GAA calendar leading to academic, financial and personal pressure.

7.7k

Apr 22nd 2015, 10:25 PM

# Burnout

3 games in 6 days means hamstring injury and missing league final for Cork defender

Brian O’Driscoll’s hectic recent schedule hasn’t helped.

6.1k

Apr 21st 2015, 12:05 AM

# Geezer Speaks

Kieran McGeeney - 'The more you tell people the truth, the less they want to print it'

So are the stories about Armagh’s tough training regime true?

7.9k

Jan 27th 2015, 8:15 AM

Voices

Opinion: 4 things to help you overcome burnout at work

Imagine for a moment that people had petrol tanks like cars do. Where are your energy reserves in this ‘petrol tank’?

Jan 14th 2015, 8:00 AM

# Burnout

Niall Moran warns on demands on GAA schools players - 'It's at boiling point'

Limerick hurler Moran is involved with the Ardscoil Rís Dr Harty Cup team.

7.4k

Jan 13th 2015, 7:00 AM

# At Breaking Point

'It is just unsustainable' - Warning as young GAA stars doing 12 sessions in 9 days

A new report has signalled the danger of burnout amongst young GAA players,

7.1k

Jan 8th 2015, 3:16 PM

# ready for road

Stick me down for every match, McIlroy tells Ryder Cup skipper McGinley

The in-form irishman says he’s feeling ready for Gleneagles.

3.8k

Aug 29th 2014, 10:28 AM

# Burnout

'We trained all year to play three Championship games - which is ridiculous'

GAA Central Council meets on Saturday to discuss the Football Review Committee’s recommendations.

12.5k

Jun 24th 2014, 6:00 PM

# Wonderkid

All you need to know about Louth's new 17 year-old senior prospect Ryan Burns

Louth’s U21 manager on the youngster set to make his senior debut on Saturday

7.0k

May 14th 2014, 7:45 AM

# Burnout

Harrington blames obsession with improvement for his lapse in form

Padraig Harrington says he tried to do too much after he became a triple Major winner, and that he should have taken it far easier on himself.

137

Jul 9th 2011, 2:34 PM

# Burnout

Mullins: Sigerson rescheduling would benefit players

Dublin legend agrees that the hectic nature of the current fixture list leaves young players in danger of burnout.

378

Mar 3rd 2011, 6:26 PM