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Tom Clonan: Ukraine's counter-offensive is imminent - but success will come at a terrible cost
The burning question over the coming days will be where, precisely, Zelenskyy’s forces will launch their attack.
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Opinion: The government cannot fix housing because their entire approach is flawed
Cian O’Callaghan of the Social Democrats is putting forward a motion today calling for a reversal of some government housing policies.
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28th May 2023 - 1st June 2023
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Opinion: 'How to spend the country's €65 billion surplus and make people happy'
Dr Mark Henry argues that Ireland’s budget surplus should be invested in the blueprint for national well-being.
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Tue 7:00 AM
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Struggling with energy bills? Here are some resources which could help you
There are several resources available from the Government and energy suppliers that can help ease the burden posed by energy bills.
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Analysis: 'A number of variable mortgage holders are now looking vulnerable to rate hikes'
Mark Coan of moneysherpa has some advice for those on variable or short term fixed rates.
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Mon 7:30 PM
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Opinion: Why aren't we investing in Ireland's remote working infrastructure?
Head of Grow Remote, John Riordan says Ireland is lagging behind other countries in facilitating a potentially lucrative growth in remote working.
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Peter Flanagan: 'Confession was for sinners - why should I admit to something I didn't do?'
Writing from London, Peter Flanagan says that in England, religion is a lifestyle choice.
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Opinion: Is it time for us to talk about creating AI-free spaces?
Law professor Antonio Pele looks at the rise of AI and asks if we’re doing enough to protect ourselves along the way.
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Sat 8:15 PM
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Meet 2023's National Enterprise award nominees
The 31 regional representatives are a diverse group, including Atlantic ocean seaweed cultivators and 'Netflix for AR' creators.
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Opinion: Third-level lecturers are vital to the future of our country - we must value them
Sinn Féin’s Mairéad Farrell looks at the precarious work conditions that so many academics are working under in Ireland.
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Sat 7:15 AM
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Opinion: My whole life has been affected by this condition - more newborn screenings are needed
Jonathan O’Grady lives with spinal muscular atrophy. He says the heel prick test in Ireland should be expanded for early detection.
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May 26th 2023, 7:00 AM
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Larry Donnelly: DeSantis is in, but can he really beat Trump?
Our columnist looks at the messy launch last night of Ron DeSantis’ bid for the White House.
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May 25th 2023, 8:00 PM
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Opinion: The consumer-driven concept of self-love has little to do with real self-respect
Niamh Jimenez looks at the pressure on us to be externally perfect and suggests we should be looking a little deeper.
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May 24th 2023, 7:00 PM
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Opinion: Talking about mental health is fine but isn't it time we discussed mental illness?
CEO of Shine mental health charity Nicola Byrne says the more we discuss mental illness openly, the less stigma we will see.
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May 24th 2023, 7:00 AM
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Ulcerative colitis: I kept losing weight and was exhausted - I collapsed every time I stood up
Brian Tyrrell documents his experience dealing with ulcerative colitis, from diagnosis to an operation to living a full life.
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May 23rd 2023, 7:00 PM
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Opinion: Young people deserve and need sound guidance on healthy relationships and sex
Ciara Lynch of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre says what is increasingly clear is that society needs to get real on sex education for children and young people.
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May 22nd 2023, 7:00 PM
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Analysis: Housing in Ireland won’t look any better before the next general election
Economist Victor Duggan looks at the continued decline of housing supply in this country – he doesn’t hold out hope of it improving any time soon.
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May 22nd 2023, 7:00 AM
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Money Diaries: A 25-year-old recruitment consultant on €40K living in Dublin
This week, our reader is trying to manage income versus living in an expensive city.
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May 21st 2023, 8:00 PM
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Susie O'Carroll: 'We need to encourage and cherish every player - not turn them away'
The former Kildare camogie star draws a line between the current debacle and her own playing days.
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May 21st 2023, 10:00 AM
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Author: Building young adult fiction requires a set of strong characters
Sam Blake has had much success with novels in the past and now she has a new YA series hitting the shelves.
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May 21st 2023, 7:00 AM
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QUIZ: Can you tell which household appliance uses more energy?
With the cost of living crisis continuing to affect families, how well do you know your household appliances and their energy use?
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Cyclist: 'My calm warning to a driver blocking the lane was met with a barrage of abuse'
Dr Emma Howard says we need to re-frame the narrative to change attitudes and behaviours around cycling.
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May 20th 2023, 8:00 PM
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Biodiversity: The Bee Guy shares some home truths about saving the bees
Paul Handrick of the Bee Sanctuary is taking issue with the direction of the ‘save the bees’ narrative.
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May 20th 2023, 7:00 AM
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Opinion: We all must do more to reduce the incidences of bullying of children
Victoria Howson of the ISPCC says complacency over bullying must be avoided at all costs.
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May 19th 2023, 7:00 AM
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Opinion: The US turned a blind eye as a culture of violence grew - we should not do the same
TASC director Dr Shana Cohen says Irish society shouldn’t become complicit in a culture of violence by remaining silent.
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May 18th 2023, 8:00 PM
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Extract: Colman Noctor's 4-7 Zone - 'it turns out moderation is key'
The psychotherapist shares an extract from his new book, which encourages the reader to sit with their stress, understand it and re-wire their responses.
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May 17th 2023, 7:00 PM
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Struggling with energy bills? Here are some resources which could help you
There are several resources available from the Government and energy suppliers that can help ease the burden posed by energy bills.
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Dr Ian Marder: Restorative justice helps everyone - why is it declining in Ireland?
The criminologist calls for investment in a humane approach that helps victims get answers, participate and recover, while supporting people to lead a crime-free life.
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May 17th 2023, 12:10 AM
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Celine Garvey: 'I told her I had cancer - she later said she decided not to cry at that moment'
From symptoms to diagnosis and now coping with cancer treatment, the Kildare theatre manager describes her experiences.
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May 16th 2023, 9:00 PM
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Money Diaries: A 48-year-old procurement manager on €105K living in Leinster
This week, our reader is busy juggling family life with full time work and spending.
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May 14th 2023, 8:00 PM
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Analysis: Government and the Central Bank can take steps to free the 60,000 mortgage prisoners
Mark Coan of Money Sherpa says more needs to be gone at the regulatory level to help those in insecure mortgage positions.
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May 14th 2023, 7:30 AM
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Opinion: Are all economists just focused on growth? No - meet the women making a difference
Dr Emma Howard says that the stereotype of economists being male and solely focused on economic growth is not a reflection of reality.
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May 13th 2023, 7:30 AM
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Barry Andrews: SHEIN is setting up a headquarters in Ireland - this should not be applauded
The MEP looks at the controversial brand and says fast fashion cannot be encouraged on any level in a climate crisis.
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May 12th 2023, 12:03 PM
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Larry Donnelly: In spite of Donald Trump's disastrous week, he still appears unsinkable
Our columnist looks at the turbulent week for the former US president and asks if his reputation is truly damaged this time.
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May 12th 2023, 8:45 AM
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Analysis: Corporate profits must also be taken into account when discussing inflation
Oana Peia and Davide Romelli look at the increases in inflation and asses the impact corporate profits are having on this cycle.
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May 11th 2023, 7:30 PM
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Peter Flanagan: 'We were class at Eurovision back then' - remembering when Ireland was edgy & cool
The comedian looks at the quirks of Irish Eurovision entries over the years and says we’ve (probably) come a long way.
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May 9th 2023, 6:30 PM
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Willie O'Reilly: 'Issues around replacing Ryan Tubridy have cast RTÉ in a poor light'
The former group commercial director of RTÉ looks at the rocky process at Montrose as they work to find a new Late Late Show host.
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May 9th 2023, 12:27 PM
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Opinion: New legislation reforming garda and oversight bodies isn't in line with best practice
Doireann Ansbro of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties says the proposed reforms of Garda bodies doesn’t go far enough.
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May 9th 2023, 7:00 AM
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Extract: 'There is a legend that all the Irish rivers were created by a single hailstorm'
Ecologist and author, Richard Nairn shares an excerpt from his new book Wild Waters.
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May 8th 2023, 7:00 PM
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Money Diaries: A 24-year-old junior health and safety officer on €42K living in Dublin
This week, our reader is enjoying life working and socialising while trying to save for a home.
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May 7th 2023, 8:00 PM
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Lawyer: 'The justifications for many redundancies in Ireland are getting thinner and thinner'
Lawyer and Labour rep Ciarán Ahern says justice delayed is justice denied at the Workplace Relations Commission.
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May 7th 2023, 7:30 AM
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Opinion: Anxiety can impact both you and your child, but there are ways to get help
Bree O’Neill of the ISPCC discusses anxiety in children and the reasons behind it. She has some help on offer.
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May 6th 2023, 8:00 PM
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ABSOLUT X: Cutting-edge club nights are here
Absolut continues to provide pioneering clubbing experiences for all those keen to dance.
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Parenting: 'Learning the art of resting was a gamechanger for me'
Mum Margaret Lynch outlines the importance of self-care for parents. She says ‘you can’t pour from an empty cup’.
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May 6th 2023, 7:00 AM
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Opinion: Charles' coronation comes at a tricky time - is the jig up for the British monarchy?
Peter Flanagan looks at the history and current state of the British monarchy ahead of the crowning of King Charles this weekend.
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May 5th 2023, 5:00 AM
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