Brianna Parkins
Brianna Parkins is a thoughtful commentator and writer who often addresses issues of socioeconomic disparity and the challenges faced by working-class individuals in creative industries. Her perspective highlights the difficulties many encounter when trying to pursue their passions without financial support, emphasizing the broader implications of privilege and access in artistic fields.
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Brianna Parkins is using her house deposit to freeze her eggs.
Why is the average age of new mothers in Ireland the highest in the EU? – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-29Brianna Parkins questioned the ethics of scaring people for profit in her article for the Irish Times.
Dublin ‘Bushman’ defends street ‘prank’ amid criticism of online video business – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-16
Brianna Parkins is using her house deposit to freeze her eggs.
I hate the Dublin Bushman and his scaring of young women for money – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-16
Brianna Parkins reflects on the challenges faced by Irish emigrants and the Irish Government's response to the housing crisis.
The only way I could afford to come back to Dublin is if the Irish Government hired me for a very specific role – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-20Brianna Parkins shares her experiences and lessons learned from living in house-shares over two decades.
The 10 lessons I learned from living with 76 people over two decades – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-10Brianna Parkins made an amusing observation overheard in a Dublin pub.
“You can’t beat the Dublin humour” – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-30
Brianna Parkins discusses the behavior of people at airports.
On the Tricolour and intimidation, manners, and money walks – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-22
Brianna Parkins reflects on her experiences with body image and fitness in Australia.
It is hard to be bad at something you were once good at – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-08
Brianna Parkins discusses the societal pressures surrounding sitting and standing desks.
Nothing really terrible can happen to you while having a little sit-down. With a biscuit – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-25Brianna Parkins shares her experiences with money and the challenges women face in negotiating pay.
I can never make up for years on less money than I should. But I can advise young women to learn from my mistakes – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-04
Brianna Parkins reflects on growing up without siblings and the benefits of being an only child.
An only child is a lonely child? We’re sure about our decision not to try again – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-02
Brianna Parkins’ article about her Mother struck a chord with the author.
Oh, Mother – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-26
Brianna Parkins discusses the pressures of appearance in the television industry.
One viewer described my teeth as ‘tea-stained’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-16Brianna Parkins discusses the impact of mental health issues and neurodivergence on her family and community.
As my life got easier, I got angrier. Things should not be so hard for the working class – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-25
Brianna Parkins discusses the challenges faced by working-class individuals in pursuing creative opportunities.
The bank of Mum and Dad – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-25
