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# Creativity

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'It was incredible to witness': RTÉ documentary shows the power of the arts for young children
It follows the launch of the creative programme in Irish schools last year.
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May 2nd 2020, 8:00 PM
Brainwaves suppress obvious ideas to help us think more creatively, study finds
Creativity requires humans to break away from more common and easily reached ideas.
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Dec 16th 2018, 8:00 AM
Tips to quell anger when you feel it rising
From exercise and self-reflection to counting your breaths, we found some tips that might help with managing your anger.
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Jan 3rd 2018, 10:00 AM
A massive cultural event will reach every part of the country tomorrow - here's what's going on
There are dozens of events taking place around the country for Cruinniú na Cásca.
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Apr 16th 2017, 10:30 AM
WATCH: Should Aiden McGeady's good form for Preston earn him a starting spot tonight?
McGeady recently won ‘Championship Player of the Month’ and may offer the creativity that Ireland need.
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Mar 24th 2017, 12:51 PM
'Rassie always preaches 'play what you see', even if it's on your own try-line' -- Keatley
The Munster out-half backed his skill-set on a tough night in Galway.
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Jan 5th 2017, 6:15 AM
Daydreaming at work can be good for you - and here's why
We spoke to psychologist Giulia Poerio about the benefits of daydreaming – hey, pay attention.
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Oct 13th 2016, 2:02 PM
Analysis: Connacht's morphing 2-4-2 is showing the way forward
Connacht’s attacking improvement is now being driven by the province’s players.
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Jun 1st 2016, 5:51 PM
5 issues the new Liverpool manager needs to resolve
The Reds have endured a difficult start to the season and currently sit 10th in the table.
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Oct 6th 2015, 9:30 PM
Goodbye to the Dublin that 'was about bars with neon lights and s**t music'
A festival called Another Love Story takes place in a stately manor in Co Meath – and its founder talked to us about what makes it different.
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Jul 26th 2015, 7:30 PM
'Working for Apple is like working for a cult'
A disgruntled ex-employee has gone on record about his dissatisfaction with working for the tech giant, and confidentiality agreements be damned.
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Apr 9th 2015, 2:14 PM
Instagram has a new app... and you may actually use it
It’s called Layout and it allows you to create collages with any photo you’ve taken.
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Mar 24th 2015, 12:42 PM
From dial-up to The Devil Wears Prada: How the internet helped this writer's career
Sophia Stuart’s career began when the internet was taking its first steps, and her fascination with it took her all over the world.
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Jan 24th 2015, 12:46 PM
Opinion: How to find razor-sharp focus in the age of distraction
You can be productive and creative – but first you need to focus.
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Nov 10th 2014, 8:00 AM
Opinion: What springs to mind when you think of artists with disabilities?
If an artist’s intellectual disability informs your opinion of their work, then you’re missing the point – and missing out.
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Oct 7th 2014, 8:00 PM
Creative mum turns kid's wall scribble into a work of art
There’s making the best of a bad situation, and then there’s this.
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Aug 16th 2014, 4:06 PM
O'Connor excited by playmaking potential of Leinster centre Noel Reid
The 23-year-old delivered an excellent attacking display in the nine-try hammering of Treviso yesterday.
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Apr 19th 2014, 7:30 AM
Open thread: What invention would you most like to see?
Be as creative as you like.
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Mar 12th 2014, 10:47 AM
Ever wanted to 3D print your own objects? Now you can
With 3D printing and similar machines only available to the big businesses, fab labs gives the public access to these tools, but what are they? And where can you find one?
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Feb 16th 2014, 5:30 PM
US company unveils multi-material colour 3D printer
The printer combines three coloured materials – cyan, magnenta and yellow – to print out as many as 46 colours into one model.
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Jan 27th 2014, 11:14 AM
What you need to know about 3D printing
It’s been around since the 80s but it’s only recently that 3D printing has hit the mainstream. So how does it work?
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Jan 18th 2014, 5:30 PM
Column: We have harnessed technology to help the creative process
We live in an advanced and constantly evolving technical world, where our children learn to swipe and browse before they can read or write. So how have technological advances changed the world of animation over the years?
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Dec 28th 2013, 7:00 PM
Here's why Clermont stick with out-half Brock James
The Australian play maker produced this exquisite pass in a derby win over Brive on Saturday.
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Oct 29th 2013, 2:16 PM
Column: How practising mindfulness can help your work life
Some of the world’s most successful companies are investing in mindfulness training for their employees to help them deal better with stress and workplace challenges, writes Joanne O’Malley
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May 17th 2013, 7:00 PM
Books AND gaming both have place with student entrepreneurs
Feeling down about the future of this country? These enterprising students give us a sense of hope…
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Apr 18th 2013, 4:37 PM
10 things we learned at Digital Biscuit today
The future of film, TV and video is being discussed at an event run by the Screen Directors Guild of Ireland: it has thrown up some interesting conclusions…
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Jan 25th 2013, 7:30 PM
Column: From idea to reality, the story of a young Irish start-up
Gary Fox took a business idea from college classroom to young company. Here he describes how he did it.
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Jan 19th 2013, 7:00 PM
Unemployed Adam, 24, replicates 'Jobless Paddy' billboard stunt to find work
Adam Pacitti, 24, wants a job in the media – and has spent his last £500 on a billboard to attract some offers.
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Jan 3rd 2013, 2:21 PM
Taking a Punt: Art takes on corruption and recession
New art exhibition explores Ireland’s economic collapse and its shaky future in the euro…
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Jun 2nd 2012, 7:30 AM
Column: Sludgy and outdated: Why our education system is like a septic tank
Tests, tests and more tests – but schools and colleges aren’t giving us the creativity we need in this crisis, writes Kate Katharina Ferguson.
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May 24th 2012, 7:30 PM
Older people with tattoos? INK to make you think...
Projects challenges assumptions about body art and older people as part of Bealtaine creativity and ageing festival.
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May 6th 2012, 9:15 AM
Things to do when you’ve been laid off: build a submarine
Chinese man is now selling his mini submersible vehicles to fishermen so they can catch lucrative sea delicacies.
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Mar 25th 2012, 9:30 AM
Why do we need a President? Oh, here's why...
…according to this charming animation/illustration by student Grace Margetson. NOTE: There’s a plug for Mary Davis in it.
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Oct 26th 2011, 11:15 AM
Hotel brings the outdoors indoors
Grass in meetings rooms?
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Aug 16th 2010, 11:50 AM