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# open thread

Last year
2022
Open thread: What are the best things Ireland has gotten out of being in the EU? And the worst?
This month, The Good Information Project is looking at the EU and we want to hear from you.
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Jun 6th 2022, 7:00 PM
Open Thread: What one change would you like to see in the Irish healthcare system?
This month, The Good Information Project is looking at healthcare in Ireland and we want to hear from you.
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May 10th 2022, 8:00 PM
Open Thread: How have you been affected by false information?
We want to hear about how disinformation and misinformation have popped up in your life. What effect has dodgy information had on you and your loved ones?
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Apr 7th 2022, 8:00 PM
Open thread: What will you write in the 'time capsule' section of the census?
This year’s census is taking place tonight.
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Apr 3rd 2022, 6:30 AM
Open Thread: How would you 'fix' the internet?
This month The Good Information Project looks at tech and the new digital age. We want to know how the internet could be ‘fixed’ to improve quality of life in Ireland.
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Feb 7th 2022, 8:00 PM
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Open thread: What should be a priority in space exploration?
We want to hear your hopes, dreams, and fears for the future of space exploration.
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Aug 21st 2021, 9:00 PM
Open Thread: How would you change public transport in your county?
We want to hear how you’d change or redesign public transport in your local area.
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Jul 19th 2021, 8:00 PM
Open thread: How has Covid-19 changed the way you work?
We want to know how work has changed for you because of the pandemic and what you think should change in the aftermath of Covid-19.
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Apr 14th 2021, 9:00 AM
What should happen with the 2021 British and Irish Lions tour?
There appear to be three options as Lions bosses meet in the next month.
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Jan 13th 2021, 11:19 AM
Open thread: What are you most looking forward to doing from today?
Ireland today enters Phase Three of its exit from lockdown. Let us know what you’re excited about doing.
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Jun 29th 2020, 12:00 PM
Open thread: Which four footballers have meant most to you in your life?
The question has been doing the rounds on social media.
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Mar 24th 2020, 12:06 PM
Open thread: What are your comfort reads?
What do you turn to when you need to be cheered up or comforted?
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Mar 21st 2020, 7:00 PM
Open thread: Your tips for handling kids while working from home
Keeping kids occupied when schools are closed can be a challenge, not least when you’re also working from home.
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Mar 13th 2020, 11:54 AM
Open thread: Your favourite films from the past decade...
We will never all agree on these things, but let’s talk about it anyway.
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Dec 29th 2019, 8:00 PM
What are the best and worst Christmas presents you've ever received? Let us know
“My dad bought me a sandwich toaster … so that I could make him toasted sandwiches.”
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Dec 25th 2019, 5:00 PM
Open thread: Share your favourite memories of the late Gay Byrne
Alongside the Late Late, the veteran broadcaster also presented the weekday Gay Byrne Show on RTÉ radio for almost three decades.
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Nov 4th 2019, 5:30 PM
Open thread: Who should Schmidt pick in the Ireland team for France?
We want to hear who you would select for Sunday’s Six Nations clash in Dublin.
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Mar 7th 2019, 11:49 AM
Who should start for Ireland at the Rugby World Cup?
Sure, it’s nine months away, but no harm having a plan in place.
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Jan 3rd 2019, 7:30 PM
Open thread: What are the best and worst Christmas presents you've ever received?
Re-gifted pyjamas, anyone?
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Dec 25th 2018, 6:00 PM
We want to hear your absolute worst first date stories
Tell us how you stayed as cool as a cucumber on a really terrible date.
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May 28th 2018, 10:59 AM
Open thread: What random acts of kindness did you see during the awful weather this week?
In this wintry weather, even the smallest helping hand could have made a difference.
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Mar 3rd 2018, 10:30 AM
Ireland 2040: What are the key things you would prioritise?
More roads, more schools, more houses? What would you like to see in Ireland in twenty years time?
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Feb 5th 2018, 8:00 PM
Open thread: What are the best and worst Christmas presents you've ever received?
Sometimes we get (and give) brilliant gifts and sometimes they fall wide of the mark.
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Dec 25th 2017, 8:15 AM
Open thread: Pick your Lions team for Saturday's first Test against the All Blacks
Warren Gatland names his starting XV later.
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Jun 21st 2017, 9:30 AM
Open thread: Who would you like to see get their chance when Ireland face USA?
Joe Schmidt will name his team for Saturday’s Test in New York later today.
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Jun 8th 2017, 9:40 AM
Open Thread: How is the Bus Éireann strike affecting you?
Tell us in the comments.
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Mar 29th 2017, 3:15 PM
Open thread: What's the most inspiring book you've ever read?
We’ll tell you ours…
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Mar 2nd 2017, 6:20 AM
Open Thread: Pick your Ireland team to face Italy on Saturday
How would you like to see Joe Schmidt’s side line out in Rome?
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Feb 7th 2017, 2:43 PM
Which Premier League sides will finish in the top 4 this season?
The identity of the teams likely to secure a Champions League spot remains difficult to predict.
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Feb 4th 2017, 6:00 AM
What will Ireland look like in 2040? The government wants your thoughts
Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Housing Minister Simon Coveney are today launching the National Planning Framework.
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Feb 2nd 2017, 6:45 AM
Open Thread: Pick your Ireland team to face Scotland on Saturday
What way would you like to see Joe Schmidt’s side line out at Murrayfield?
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Jan 31st 2017, 2:39 PM
Open thread: What are the best and worst presents you got this year?
An umbrella? A trip to Paris? Socks?
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Dec 25th 2016, 6:00 PM
What message would you like to give your family this Christmas?
If someone is on your mind, let them know.
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Dec 24th 2016, 7:30 PM
Open thread: How do you feel about Donald Trump winning the election?
A lot of people expected the race to be close, with most polls predicting Hillary Clinton would win.
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Nov 9th 2016, 10:54 AM
Open thread: What did you make of yesterday's budget?
As expected, there has been a mixed reaction to the hikes, cuts and handouts.
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Oct 12th 2016, 6:01 AM
Michael Fitzsimons named All-Ireland SFC final man of the match
Do you agree with the RTE panel’s selection?
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Oct 1st 2016, 7:08 PM
Punctuality, responsibility, find something that you love: What did you learn on your first job?
Some famous names share their experiences – and yes, first impressions count.
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Sep 30th 2016, 9:52 AM
Who is your tip to be the dark horse at Euro 2016 this summer?
Because you’re too good to go tipping one of the big boys.
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Jun 6th 2016, 9:00 PM
Cards on the table - who do you think is going to win Euro 2016?
It’s prediction time.
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Jun 2nd 2016, 9:00 PM
Open thread: Rent rises, housing lists, homelessness - what's the number one issue for you?
NAMA, the mortgage crisis and rents – it’s all up for discussion at the housing and homeless committee.
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Apr 20th 2016, 8:30 PM
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