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# opening-up - Monday 17 February, 2020
'You've dealt with one of the hardest things life can throw at you when you're 14. Nothing can get much harder'
Ireland rugby star Eimear Considine shares her story, and opens up on the impact of her father’s tragic death.
# opening-up - Thursday 16 January, 2020
'I wanted to end it all. I thought I was a burden on everyone'
Ireland and Glasgow City star Clare Shine delves deeper into her mental health struggles.
# opening-up - Thursday 24 October, 2019
No private plane, no plastics as Lewis Hamilton declares: 'I'm only human'
The five-time world champion is on the brink of possibly claiming a sixth title at this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix.
# opening-up - Tuesday 10 September, 2019
'My life was turned upside down by having two kids on my own at the age of 18' - Stephen Ireland
Now 33, the ex-Ireland and Manchester City midfielder has opened up about his fall-out from international football and the demise of his club career.
# opening-up - Tuesday 20 August, 2019
'You're just accepted for who you are and that's the way it should be in men's or women's football'
Ireland captain Katie McCabe reflects on the positive reaction since opening up about her relationship with team-mate Ruesha Littlejohn.
# opening-up - Tuesday 16 April, 2019
'I hated rugby' - retired All Black Dagg on mental health battle
Israel Dagg retired last week due to a chronic knee injury.
# opening-up - Saturday 23 February, 2019
'The big thing for me was to show it's not just depression and anxiety. There's loads of mental health issues'
Roscommon footballer Amanda McLoone reached out to the WGPA counselling service last year when she began to feel overwhelmed in her life.
# opening-up - Tuesday 20 November, 2018
'If it helps one girl or one boy, then talking about it has been completely worth it'
Dublin star Nicole Owens reflects on opening up about her personal struggles and sharing her story over the past year.
# opening-up - Wednesday 22 August, 2018
Lewandowski breaks silence on wish to leave Bayern Munich
The Polish striker insists he is ready to win titles again this season with the Bavarians.
# opening-up - Tuesday 7 August, 2018
'I felt like I was not a good mom' - Serena Williams shares challenge of postpartum emotions
Talking to friends and family is a good solution to mental health issues experienced after giving birth, she says.
# opening-up - Saturday 23 June, 2018
'I was rushed into a side-room and a doctor said, 'You're heading towards kidney failure''
Sligo goalkeeper Noelle Gormley shares her story.
# opening-up - Friday 2 February, 2018
'I remember actually crying and thinking, 'I'm never going to play for Dublin again''
Dublin’s Amy Connolly shares her story.
# opening-up - Monday 4 December, 2017
Referee Clattenburg admits allowing Spurs to 'self-destruct' and lose the title
Tottenham’s clash with Chelsea proved key in handing the Premier League to Leicester City in 2016.
# opening-up - Thursday 12 October, 2017
'I never saw a way out until I started to talk about it': Ex-Liverpool keeper Kirkland reveals depression fight
Kirkland retired from the game last year aged 36.
# opening-up - Tuesday 26 September, 2017
'With the mindset I had, a grand was like a tenner': Kyle Lafferty admits gambling addiction
The Northern Ireland international gave a remarkably candid interview to BBC Scotland.
# opening-up - Friday 7 July, 2017
'I've known I was different since I was five' - British cycling great reveals gender transition
58-year-old Scot Robert Millar is now known as Philippa York.
# opening-up - Sunday 28 May, 2017
'I felt like the biggest liar ever. You don't want people to think differently of you'
Kildare captain Erica Burke shares her story.
# opening-up - Thursday 2 March, 2017
'I was feeling terrible and losing weight': Down's Marty Clarke on forced retirement and 'difficult few weeks'
The 29-year-old suffers from a rare medical condition called Addison’s Disease.
# opening-up - Friday 26 August, 2016
'Testing positive for cocaine saved my career' - Livermore
The Hull midfielder has opened up to the BBC about a dark time in his life.
# opening-up - Thursday 26 May, 2016
'People say you forget everything when you're on the pitch playing football but I didn't'
Mikey Drennan opens up about his battle with depression.
# opening-up - Thursday 11 September, 2014
'I spent 20 years bottling up my feelings': Irish cricketer John Mooney talks openly about his battle with depression
All-rounder’s struggles came to a head when he left a Caribbean tour earlier this year because of mental health issues.
# opening-up - Tuesday 24 June, 2014
Google's Nest wants to connect all of your devices in the one place
Nest has partnered with a number of companies including Mercedes-Benz, Jawbone, Whirlpool, Logitech, and IFTTT which will see their devices connected to its products.
# opening-up - Wednesday 28 March, 2012
VIDEO: Alan Quinlan opens up about his depression
The ex-Munster star explains how he overcame initial nervousness to discuss his illness, and encourages others to do so too.
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Poll: Will you watch a religious service online over Easter?
PEOPLE AROUND IRELAND are staying at home as much as possible, bar essential workers, or cocooning if necessary due to official guidelines aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19.
Many people who planned to attend religious services to mark Easter over the coming days will be unable to do so as a result of the restrictions.
A number of places of worship have started to stream masses or other services online in recent weeks so people can pray remotely with their community if they so wish.
We want to know: Will you watch a religious service online over Easter?
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Yes (5694)
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Wellness Wednesday: Mother Nature can help us cope with Covid-19 confinement. Time to walk, look and meditate!
By Gerry Raftery
Mindfulness teacher Gerry Raftery says Spring brings us much-needed stillness and simplicity.
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