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'Religious identities, or any identity, should never be reduced to a violent caricature'
Jacob J Erickson
Gardening: It's spring in the veg patch and we have a recipe for broccoli and cheese risotto
Michael Kelly
'Extremism, racial intolerance and ultra-nationalism mean we need the EU now'
Noelle O Connell
'All women live under the male gaze, but the European hijab ruling feels like the eye of Sauron'
Sinead Mercier
Atheist John Halligan's sermon in a Brazilian church: 'I felt it was the respectful thing to do'
John Halligan
Opinion: 'A political solution to the Syrian war is very unlikely now'
Derek O’Rourke
Alan Kelly: 'Craft beer is booming but licensing regulations are harming business'
Alan Kelly
'As the UK withdraws economic opportunities will arise. Ireland must aggressively pursue them'
Neale Richmond
Tom Clonan: Truth of what happened in Troubles can't be allowed die with major figures like McGuinness
Tom Clonan
Debate Room: Should the Irish abroad be allowed vote in presidential elections?
Caitriona O'Neill and William Gallagher
'After hours of questioning by “experts”, Theresa was left traumatised and had to make her own way home'
Sinead Pembroke
Opinion: 'McGuinness ended up in a better place, bringing his party, followers and society with him'
Dr David McCann
'Trump’s budget is easy to understand: he’s boosting the military, cutting everything else. Scary'
Julien Mercille
Junior Cert English: 'There isn’t a fifteen-year-old alive that can spit out high quality writing in two hours'
Tara O'Sullivan
'It’s inevitable a leader will make mistakes and create the conditions for opportunistic incumbents'
Jason O'Sullivan
A carer goes on holiday: 'Catching a glimpse of the life you once hoped to lead can be painful'
Candi O'Reilly
'As a child, my father had me handing out leaflets in a shopping centre. It was a business lesson'
Fora Staff
Dublin needs to build up: maybe we should speak to this skyscraper wizard
Jonathan McCrea
'When the fasten seatbelt light illuminates, my right to decide what happens to my body is paused'
Cara Sanquest
'We compete with huge multinationals, but we're just two girls in Galway who had an idea'
Fora Staff
HeForShe: Emma Watson's empty promise that when women's problems are solved, men will be free too
Karen Straughan
My boyfriend's gambling: 'I loved two people. One was a compulsive liar and emotionally unavailable'
Anonymous
'Irish people put their spuds in the ground around St Paddy’s Day, believing it to be an auspicious day'
Michael Kelly
Border poll: 'Nationalists will say the recent Assembly elections show things are trending in their direction'
Caoimhín De Barra
'By any objective measure, Enda Kenny acquitted himself and the Irish people honourably'
Larry Donnelly
An American in Ireland: 'Thank you Ireland - you've helped to heal my broken heart'
Kathleen Maloney
Julien Mercille: 'We should transform Paddy's Day into a people’s celebration, that's not about blind patriotism'
Julien Mercille
Ian Dempsey: 'Was I really asleep in that picture? But I was standing up. Did Matt Cooper really say that?'
Ian Dempsey
Michael D Higgins: 'St Patrick's own life story was one of hardship and migration'
Michael D. Higgins
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: 'It's time Irish people stood up against racism. We were the terrorists at one time'
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin
'Syrians are increasingly likely to opt for a strongman like Assad, capable of bringing stability'
Antoine Bakhash
Zoo deaths: 'In the wild, gorillas don't eat their own vomit and pull out their hair in frustration'
Elisa Allen
Opinion: 'Tax isn't just an expense, it's a societal good and an investment in all our futures'
Sorley McCaughey
'I want to show that someone who can't speak thinks many thoughts, understands everything'
Fiacre Ryan
'There's no right and wrong now for work fashion. A tracksuit and hoodie may be perfect for you'
Brendan Courtney
Food advertising: 'Brands get onto children's newsfeeds and interact like real life friends'
Chris Macey
Column: 'Millennials' apathy is what is allowing Brexit and Trump to thrive'
Hugh O'Donnell
Feel it's too late to do anything about the Poolbeg incinerator? Not so
Laura Fano Morrissey
A female engineer: 'It's important that we respect the natural differences between men and women'
Professor Laoise McNamara
Gardening column: What to grow when you don't have much space, plus a wild garlic pesto recipe
Michael Kelly