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# 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.

870

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.

462

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.

525

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.

16.9k

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

# ENCOURAGING

Almost 30,000 fathers have taken paternity benefit since it was introduced

Self-employed fathers, parents adopting a child and same-sex couples are eligible to apply.

10.2k

Dec 22nd 2017, 3:25 PM

# not even a mouse

Poll: What time did your kids get up on Christmas morning?

The days of sleeping off that mulled wine are but a distant memory.

1.2k

Dec 21st 2017, 5:01 PM

# not just for christmas

Poll: Would you get your kids a pet for Christmas?

Earlier this month, the DPSCA received rehome requests for 45 animals in one week.

727

Dec 18th 2017, 11:13 AM

# Blanchardstown

Woman arrested in connection with shooting in which two adults and baby boy were injured

The incident occurred in Mulhuddart yesterday.

37.1k

Dec 12th 2017, 7:35 PM

# sex education

Poll: When is the right time to explain where babies come from?

A new report has called for better, more inclusive sex education.

911

Dec 12th 2017, 5:53 PM

# santa baby

24 things nobody tells you about being pregnant at Christmas

#4: You’ll develop a whole new perspective on the birth of Jesus. That crib was woefully lacking in sanitation.

20.6k

Dec 12th 2017, 5:52 PM

# family poll

Poll: Will you be doing any Christmas shopping online this year?

Irish households spend an average of €2,654 in the run up to Christmas.

563

Dec 6th 2017, 5:42 PM

# Ray D'Arcy Show

Trevor Deely's family: 'The easiest attitude is to say he's gone... but he deserves more than that'

Trevor Deely went missing 17 years ago after leaving a Christmas party in Dublin.

27.3k

Dec 3rd 2017, 2:35 PM

# wrong house

Family suing gardaí after officers wrongly raided their home

The State offered a full apology to the family in February of this year.

26.7k

Nov 23rd 2017, 6:00 AM

# Taking Stock

Want to get married in a cattle mart? You could be in muck

Kenmare livestock mart hopes to let you put a ring on it … in their ring.

14.9k

Nov 22nd 2017, 8:30 PM

# Social Media

Poll: Would you announce your pregnancy on social media?

Model Chrissy Teigen shared some special baby news with her 15m Instagram followers this week.

655

Nov 22nd 2017, 5:32 PM

# Family

Poll: Do you think free GP care should be extended to kids over six?

Health minister Simon Harris says €60 is too expensive.

580

Nov 15th 2017, 5:36 PM

# this town ain't big enough

I'm having a second child. What's the best way to tell my first?

Chrissie Russell has a baby on the way and a curious three-year-old. So she asked for some expert advice.

3.0k

Nov 15th 2017, 5:35 PM

# parents panel

Parents Panel: How did you decide where your baby should sleep?

Night feeds, room-sharing – and a menagerie of soft toys in the bed.

3.6k

Nov 15th 2017, 5:34 PM

# family poll

Poll: Should paternity leave be mandatory for fathers?

Over 27,000 fathers have availed of paternity leave so far.

504

Nov 8th 2017, 5:27 PM

# Newborns

More than 27,000 fathers have taken paternity leave so far

“We have to take a wider societal view and not think of rearing children as something best done in one’s spare time, preferably by women,” Deirdre Clune said.

12.9k

Nov 8th 2017, 6:30 AM

Voices

Young mum stereotypes: 'Some of us are happy being mothers and wives'

I don’t have to worry about the biological clock, and I’ll be thirty-eight when my eldest starts college, writes Susannah O’Brien.

29.5k

110

Nov 5th 2017, 7:30 PM

# family poll

Poll: Do you think your kids get enough physical activity?

One in ten Irish kids are obese, according to new statistics.

358

Oct 18th 2017, 4:52 PM

# family poll

Poll: Do you think Budget 2018 did enough for families?

From childcare to education, is the Government investing in what’s really needed?

517

Oct 11th 2017, 5:24 PM

# Event Guide

8 events to bring the kids to this weekend, from art workshops to haunted houses

Our pick of Ireland’s best family-friendly events this Saturday and Sunday.

1.1k

Oct 11th 2017, 5:24 PM

# family poll

Poll: Are you worried about the Budget's impact on families?

What are you hoping for your family next Wednesday?

228

Oct 4th 2017, 3:33 PM

# Double trouble

18 things that'll only make sense if you're a twin

We don’t have a telepathic connection. Well, maybe we do a little bit.

6.0k

Oct 4th 2017, 8:00 AM

# family poll

Poll: Do you feel that you had sufficient maternity or paternity leave?

A case this week shed light on our current entitlements.

686

Sep 27th 2017, 5:18 PM

# Culture Night

Here's what's on this Culture Night for families

We’ve got a round-up for you in advance of the event on Friday 22 September.

9.3k

Sep 21st 2017, 6:30 AM

# family poll

Poll: Do you read to your kids at night?

And the impact it might have on your child’s brain.

1.2k

Sep 20th 2017, 5:50 PM

Voices

'I left school early at 16. Now I'm a mature student at 51 - it's never too late to go to college'

Deirdre O’Regan is 51 and in her final year of her degree. She went back to college after 30 years – here’s her story.

11.5k

Sep 19th 2017, 7:00 PM

Voices

This is why I'm against... homework

We are all busier these days. Quality time is at a premium. Let’s get rid of the homework and build in more family activity time, writes Eric Nolan.

39.0k

Sep 18th 2017, 6:30 AM

# Fair Deal

Growing old in Ireland: 'If you want support, you're going to have to pay for it'

Whether its Fair Deal contributions, nursing home fees or general funding in the care system, money gets in the way of older people deciding where they spend their final years.

33.2k

Sep 14th 2017, 3:59 PM