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# Happiness

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CSO figures reveal significant drop in number of people satisfied with life
The figures also show an increase in alcohol use and smoking, as well as a feeling of loneliness.
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May 8th 2020, 9:41 PM
We asked you which item in your beauty bag makes you happiest, and here's what you said
Today is the International Day of Happiness, people.
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Mar 20th 2019, 1:39 PM
Opinion: 'Can money buy you happiness? Not if you're spending it the wrong way'
Gill Hasson says that you should spend your money on experiences, not things.
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Sep 12th 2018, 7:00 AM
Ireland ranks 14th happiest country in the world - ahead of the UK and the US
The Nordic nations are the happiest in the world, with Finland coming out on top.
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Mar 15th 2018, 10:13 AM
Poll: Are you happy with your life at the moment?
How are you feeling about your lot?
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Apr 30th 2017, 10:24 AM
Ireland is the 15th happiest country in the world
The best examples of happiness maintenance after large external shocks were Ireland and Iceland, according to the report.
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Mar 20th 2017, 9:57 PM
Hygge: The Danish art of cosy living that people tried to embrace this year
We sat down with one of the most prominent promoters of hygge (in a very cosy setting) to chat about why happiness can be difficult to achieve.
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Dec 27th 2016, 10:00 PM
Want to be happier? Try saving more money
Spending helps too (but you’ll need to save first).
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Sep 16th 2016, 11:05 AM
This RTÉ pundit got very emotional after Team Ireland won their first Olympics medal today
It’s been a historic day for Irish rowing.
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Aug 12th 2016, 6:20 PM
Young people in Ireland are more likely to have quality of life problems
It found that one quarter of adults reported at least three serious issues.
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Jul 13th 2016, 7:39 AM
16 things that are pure and real and true to cheer you up today
<3
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Jun 24th 2016, 5:07 PM
Where does Ireland rank in the world in terms of happiness? It's the week in numbers
Plus: How much money will dog owners whose animals aren’t chipped be fined from next month?
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Mar 19th 2016, 6:30 PM
Ireland is the 19th happiest country in the world
Happier than the UK, less happy than Israel.
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Mar 17th 2016, 8:18 AM
Want to be happy? Value your time more than money
Time is not money, it would seem.
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Jan 10th 2016, 8:45 AM
Irish people are feeling pretty optimistic about 2016
It looks like we’re bucking the trend worldwide.
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Dec 31st 2015, 6:15 AM
A loose light has given this Coke ad in Dublin a brand new (unfortunate) meaning
Santa please, not here.
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Dec 11th 2015, 10:44 AM
Myth busted: Unhappy people DON'T die younger
A new study examines the commonly-held view that happy people live longer.
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Dec 10th 2015, 12:45 PM
A psychologist says one thing is 'the single biggest predictor of human happiness'
It’s simple, but important.
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Sep 13th 2015, 7:00 PM
'Money doesn't buy happiness' - Carlos Tevez given hero's welcome home at Boca
In the past former Argentine stars have returned home in the twilight of their careers.
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Jul 14th 2015, 9:45 AM
10 little things that would make any Irish person jump for joy
*punches the air*
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Jun 3rd 2015, 9:30 PM
What makes people happy now is different to 80 years ago, but not THAT different
We all just want to be secure, really.
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May 10th 2015, 6:30 PM
Ireland is happier than the UK, Germany and France, but not as happy as the USA, Canada and Switzerland
But, are you happy?
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Apr 23rd 2015, 10:45 PM
This video will show you how to live a happier life in 81 seconds
It’s the little things…
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Apr 11th 2015, 3:00 PM
16 reasons to be happy in Ireland today
It’s not so bad.
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Mar 20th 2015, 10:04 PM
Having more stuff doesn't make you happier – so what does?
We are increasingly recognising that ‘progress’ should be about increasing human happiness and well-being, not the size of our wallets.
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Mar 19th 2015, 6:30 PM
Opinion: Are you SURE you'd like to be a millionaire?
Whether through hard graft or pure chance, the life of the super-rich isn’t all rosy.
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Nov 17th 2014, 8:00 AM
Opinion: Does money really buy happiness?
A recent trip down the Revenue office got me thinking…
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Oct 20th 2014, 8:00 AM
Conservatives are happier than liberals - but only because they lack empathy
DISCUSS…
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Sep 15th 2014, 3:30 PM
Amputee sailor overjoyed by Arsene Wenger letter
The 31-year-old lost both legs, his left arm and three fingers on his right hand in December 2012.
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Aug 14th 2014, 9:27 AM
These 8 jobs will make you rich AND happy*
*Apparently.
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Aug 4th 2014, 8:30 PM
The closer you live to Denmark, the happier you are... It's science, apparently
The greater a nation’s genetic distance from Denmark, the less happy its citizens are – according to new research.
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Aug 3rd 2014, 10:15 AM
Lovely Irish people relating their happy memories in a very lovely way
Something sweet to digest on this summer’s day.
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Jul 24th 2014, 2:51 PM
This graph shows how to be happy at work
It’s all to do with flow, apparently.
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Jul 13th 2014, 11:41 PM
I read the news today, oh boy: Study finds news is stressing people out
New study finds that over-exposure to the media could have a serious impact on your mood
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Jul 10th 2014, 1:09 PM
Irish consumer confidence hits seven year high*
*But we’re coming from a low base, so don’t get carried away.
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May 13th 2014, 5:23 PM
13 simple moments of pure unadulterated pleasure
And they’re all free, too!
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Mar 23rd 2014, 11:00 AM
Report shows quality of life in Ireland above EU average
The EU report was published to coincide with International Happiness Day.
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Mar 20th 2014, 7:45 AM
Column: Sadness has always been a part of living, we need to accept that
A strange thing happened in the world over the last 50 years: people began to believe that they should feel happy all the time, writes Dr Keith Gaynor.
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Mar 13th 2014, 7:30 PM
Irish consumers are happier than they have been in seven years
The report says that Irish consumers are increasingly confident in the Irish economy.
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Mar 4th 2014, 4:11 PM
Open thread: What makes you happy?
For us, it’s dogs, chocolate, sunshine and….Google Maps. But what makes you happy?
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Feb 20th 2014, 6:50 AM
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