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# living-the-dream - Tuesday 7 January, 2020
Stress, anguish, pride, hurt, fear - what it's really like to be a professional rugby player
Conor Gilsenan opens his heart and spells out the reality of dressing room life.
# living-the-dream - Friday 7 September, 2018
Graduation, the Áras and Late Late Show - riding the crest of the World Cup wave
It’s been a busy few weeks for Gillian Pinder and Emily Beatty, as the legacy of Ireland’s success at the Hockey World Cup grows.
# living-the-dream - Wednesday 27 June, 2018
'I've called my Mum and Dad every day for 12 years. Without them I wouldn't be here playing for Ireland'
Simi Singh will this evening face the country of his birth, 12 years after first coming to Ireland to chase his dream.
# living-the-dream - Tuesday 15 May, 2018
'It's hard to put into words what it means for myself, my family and friends'
Garry Ringrose is already a Grand Slam and Champions Cup winner, but there is no let-up in the 23-year-old’s focus.
# living-the-dream - Monday 8 May, 2017
Meet the blogger from Galway who works for Teen Vogue and got to attend the Met Gala
Michaela O’Shaughnessy is living the dream in the Big Apple.
# living-the-dream - Thursday 17 December, 2015
Johnny the Toy Show weather fan has got to do an actual RTÉ forecast
With help from his hero Evelyn Cusack.
# living-the-dream - Sunday 11 October, 2015
An Old Wesley player scored a try today at the Rugby World Cup
A moment to remember for JC Greyling.
# living-the-dream - Saturday 8 August, 2015
# living-the-dream - Sunday 26 April, 2015
Ever dreamed of starting your own record label? Here's how one duo did it
We talk to Dublin’s Paper Trail Records about having the ‘best job’.
# living-the-dream - Friday 23 January, 2015
This caravan has been converted into an Irish pub. And it's awesome
Pints. Anywhere, any time.
# living-the-dream - Tuesday 3 June, 2014
No biggie, just Rio Ferdinand joining Cillian Sheridan's title-winning celebrations
Not content with scoring the winning goal in the Cypriot league decider, the Cavan man had Rio and Jody over for tea.
# living-the-dream - Tuesday 25 February, 2014
Tommy Walsh looks pleased to meet Modern Family's Sofia Vergara at training
Who wouldn’t be, in fairness.
# living-the-dream - Saturday 6 July, 2013
Like the DVD, but live: Sexton partying like it's 1997 after sealing series win
Break out the Dom Pérignon, Mr Bond.
# living-the-dream - Monday 17 June, 2013
11 examples of people really, really enjoying their job
They just love their job so much.
# living-the-dream - Friday 8 March, 2013
VIDEO: How Google's offices looked back in 1999
Through the eyes of an 11-year-old boy.
# living-the-dream - Tuesday 9 October, 2012
Photo: The glamorous life of an Irish bikini model
Outdoors, in Ireland, in October.
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Poll: Should voting in the Seanad election be extended?
AS GOVERNMENT-FORMATION talks continue post-general election, some focus is now turning to the Seanad election.
The upper house consists of 60 senators who are appointed or elected in three different ways: The Taoiseach’s nominees, panels and the university panel.
There has been much discussion about the Seanad in recent years with many people viewing it as elitist and in need of being reformed or scrapped altogether. The public was asked in a referendum in October 2013 whether the Seanad should be abolished – 51.7% said No, 48.27% said Yes.
The public previously voted to extend voting rights to all graduates of Irish third-level institutions, but a law allowing this to happen has never been enacted. However, many people argue this is still unfair given how many others would still be unable to vote.
What do you think: Should voting in the Seanad election be extended?
Poll Results:
Yes, to every citizen over 18 (3176)
The Seanad should be reformed or scrapped (2339)
Yes, to all third-level graduates (907)
No, it's fine the way it is (698)
I'm not sure (148)
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