# Family

All time

'A generation locked out': The families spending more than two years in emergency accommodation

The Dublin Regional Homeless Executive found that 1,233 families were residing in emergency accommodation at the end of 2018.

15.9k

Mar 17th 2019, 10:00 PM

# strokestown

Siblings at centre of Roscommon eviction case move back into home

A family friend said they had been traumatised by the incident.

41.3k

Dec 18th 2018, 10:49 AM

# nicola collins

Family of Nicola Collins say she might still be alive had killer been jailed for previous assault

Cathal O’Sullivan was found guilty of her murder earlier this week.

22.7k

Nov 30th 2018, 12:45 PM

# family first

England captain dedicates 100th cap to seriously-ill footballer husband

‘This one’s for my family, my husband, who are there with you when there’s a lot of lows.’

47.4k

Nov 12th 2018, 9:30 PM

Voices

Opinion: The Supermum myth needs to be exposed

I can’t and won’t hide the fact that I find being Mum really tough, writes Geraldine Walsh

44.9k

Nov 11th 2018, 7:30 PM

# future plans

'You’ve just got to sit down and make a decision. You can’t let it linger'

Joe Schmidt’s Ireland begin their November Tests campaign against Italy in Chicago today.

25.9k

Nov 3rd 2018, 8:00 AM

Voices

Opinion: 'Religion is facing a crisis in the West - but here's why it's thriving in Asia'

Barry Dunning lives in Indonesia and has seen how much of a role religion plays in people’s lives in Asia.

16.3k

Oct 19th 2018, 7:00 AM

Voices

'We say 'we need to talk about mental health in Ireland' - while looking the other way when people scream for help'

Marise Gaughan writes about her father’s suicide, and how she copes with mental health issues. On World Suicide Prevention Day, she asks what we can do about suicide in Ireland.

17.3k

Sep 10th 2018, 7:00 PM

# budget 2019

Welfare increase, carbon tax rise and more take home pay: Here's what's coming in Budget 2019

Speaking during his summer briefing with the media, Leo Varadkar outlined a number of measures being worked on for October’s Budget.

73.7k

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Aug 6th 2018, 12:05 AM

# Start Mortgages

PTSB defends timing of letters to homeowners about mortgage sale to vulture fund

The announcement was made about the loans earlier this week – and it has since emerged that the portfolio included performing loans.

18.2k

Aug 5th 2018, 6:00 AM

Voices

Saying goodbye to Dad: 'I grappled with how I could fully express how much he means to me'

In the final week of my stay, my mind turned to how I would leave my father on what would definitely be the most heavy hearted of all our farewells, writes Larry Donnelly.

53.4k

Jul 22nd 2018, 7:30 PM

# Discrimination

Landlord ordered to pay couple €6k after refusing HAP allowance to pay rent

The couple said the landlord’s refusal had “a damaging effect for their family, both financially and personally”.

58.3k

Jul 5th 2018, 10:38 PM

# Competition

WIN: A hamper of Lily O'Brien's chocolates to thank your little one's teacher

We also won’t tell if you want to keep them for yourself.

550

Jun 26th 2018, 5:14 PM

Voices

Simon Coveney in Jordan: '80,000 live in Zaatari refugee camp. That's the same population as Galway City'

‘Children are growing up in Zaatari refugee camp having never known any other home,’ writes Tánaiste and Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney.

18.3k

Jun 9th 2018, 3:00 PM

# art and life

'It's incredible': DNA test confirms identity of Pauline Bewick's biological father

The artist was given a present of a DNA test which confirmed his identity. She had previously thought her father died when she was a toddler.

54.9k

May 27th 2018, 9:45 AM

# Discrimination

Council told to pay Traveller family €20,000 after refusing them access to housing list

The council had deemed the family to not be ‘normally resident’ as they were illegally living in a caravan on private property.

30.4k

May 11th 2018, 6:05 AM

# Stroke

Family desperate to bring brother in coma home from Turkey

The family have urged others to make sure they have the best insurance when travelling abroad.

21.8k

Apr 28th 2018, 8:45 AM

# just the one

Poll: Did you drink alcohol during your pregnancy?

Doctors warned last week that Irish women were getting “mixed messages” about drinking while expecting.

2.0k

Apr 17th 2018, 6:07 PM

# cuirt literary festival

Galway City to turn into literary hub this April

We take a look at what’s on offer.

11.7k

Apr 1st 2018, 1:00 PM

# Child and Family Agency

Tusla will underspend its 2017 budget by €11.4m - here's why

The Child and Family Agency identified hiring and retaining staff, as well as reputational damage as challenges this year.

13.5k

Mar 28th 2018, 11:02 AM

# family poll

Poll: Will your daughter be getting the HPV vaccine?

The HSE offers the vaccine as an option for girls in first year of secondary school.

673

Mar 27th 2018, 5:49 PM

# family poll

Poll: Do you know the warning signs of meningitis?

The northeast has seen an apparent outbreak of the illness.

1.6k

Mar 13th 2018, 5:37 PM

# beast from the east

Poll: Have your kids ever had a 'snow day'?

Schools around the country are anticipating closure this week.

428

Feb 27th 2018, 5:06 PM

# triptych of the crucifixion

France hands back Nazi looted art to Jewish family

The family fled to Paris from Germany in 1938 and were forced to sell the 16th painting.

12.7k

Feb 17th 2018, 6:30 AM

# lunch crunch

Poll: Do you use milk or water to make porridge?

Give it to us straight. Be honest.

37.2k

Feb 6th 2018, 12:45 PM

# story time

These parents have been learning the best way to read bedtime stories to their children

The 5 week programme sees parents working with their children to develop their oral language skills.

9.4k

Jan 17th 2018, 8:30 PM

# lunch crunch

Poll: Do you know what the term 'road frontage' means?

Give it to us straight. Be honest.

68.1k

Jan 17th 2018, 12:45 PM

# Competition

WIN: A one-night getaway with dinner in the five-star surrounds of The K Club

Set on 550 acres of parkland, The K Club offers a truly luxurious escape.

863

Jan 16th 2018, 5:22 PM

# family poll

Poll: Do you monitor your child's internet use?

Irish internet providers will now need to block certain streaming sites, as per a High Court ruling.

452

Jan 16th 2018, 5:09 PM

# lunch crunch

Poll: Where is your Christmas tree right now?

Give it to us straight. Be honest.

22.1k

Jan 9th 2018, 12:45 PM

# Competition

WIN: A great family night at the brand new ODEON Luxe cinema

See a movie in style in reclining leather seats.

522

Jan 2nd 2018, 5:14 PM

# Home

'They were hell on earth': Global efforts to get kids out of orphanages are paying off

The number of children in Romania’s orphanages has plummeted from more than 100,000 in the 80s to about 7,000.

16.8k

Dec 25th 2017, 1:00 PM

# tis the season

Open thread: What message would you like to give your loved ones this Christmas?

If someone – at home or abroad – is on your mind, let them know.

6.0k

Dec 25th 2017, 10:30 AM

# join in

'It can be a rough time': How comedian Sarah Millican is helping people who spend Christmas alone

This is the seventh year of her #joinin initiative which encourages those who are by themselves on Christmas Day to chat to join the online conversation for some company.

15.4k

Dec 24th 2017, 11:00 AM