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Larry Donnelly: The economy and independents will dictate the outcome of the US midterms

Our columnist looks ahead to the contentious midterms coming up.

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Oct 29th 2022, 9:00 PM

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Dog behaviourist: Tips and tricks for keeping your dog calm and safe this Halloween

Dog expert Suzi Walsh says the most important thing this Halloween is to keep your dog calm.

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Oct 29th 2022, 7:00 AM

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Brian Rowan: Would it really be progress if the Executive was restored?

The former BBC correspondent asks if voting in another Assembly election would change anything in Northern Ireland.

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Oct 28th 2022, 3:00 PM

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Andrea Horan: Dancing 'til dawn is a valid human pursuit - let's stop being afraid of the night

The businesswoman, campaigner and broadcaster welcomes the forthcoming changes to Ireland’s licensing laws.

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Oct 27th 2022, 4:00 PM

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Analysis: We can expect to see interest rates continue to march higher this week

Economist Victor Duggan looks ahead to the expected ECB rate hike tomorrow.

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Oct 26th 2022, 7:00 AM

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Dog behaviourist: Yes, you can 'speak dog' - some tips for learning

Getting to know your dog’s behaviour will increase your bond, says dog expert Suzi Walsh.

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Oct 25th 2022, 9:30 PM

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Chaos and fury in Westminster: The impact for Northern Ireland's voters

Originally from Derry, Christina McSorley is a journalist with the BBC based in Westminster and has had a ringside seat to the recent political drama.

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Oct 25th 2022, 9:12 AM

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Opinion: Every woman needs access to reproductive healthcare over the course of her life

On the launch of its new ‘Every Woman’ report into healthcare, National Women’s Council Director Orla O’Connor looks at the challenges that still remain.

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Oct 25th 2022, 7:00 AM

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Money Diaries: A 27-year-old graphic designer on €45K living in Dublin

This week, our reader admits they’ll never be able to afford a home.

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Oct 23rd 2022, 8:00 PM

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Donal Fallon: The Castle, the intrigue and the Italians - welcome to old Dublin's Ship Street

One of Dublin’s most intriguing locations is examined by the historian.

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Oct 23rd 2022, 7:30 AM

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Opinion: We've tracked Ireland's road to repeal - it would be foolish to believe the struggle is over

Therese Caherty and Pauline Conroy, alongside photographer Derek Speirs, are the editors of a new book about Ireland’s road to repeal – here they take us through their work on it.

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Oct 22nd 2022, 8:00 PM

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Therapist: A reflection on Creeslough and the grief of a community

Mary Spring looks at the grief endured by the people of Creeslough after the explosion.

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Oct 22nd 2022, 7:00 AM

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Brian Rowan: Truss' resignation and Conservative chaos spell disaster for Northern Ireland

The former BBC correspondent says the ongoing chaos in London means Stormont is again forgotten.

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Oct 21st 2022, 2:00 PM

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Opinion: If you stutter, you shouldn't have to overcome it - or become a punchline

Aidan Greene writes about how becoming a stand-up comedian helped him to make the punchlines – not be one.

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Oct 20th 2022, 7:00 AM

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John Gibbons: If you're offended by soup thrown on a painting then you're missing the point

The environmental campaigner says scientists have been warning us about climate change for decades, but no one has listened.

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Oct 19th 2022, 7:30 PM

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Holly Cairns: Calculating redress based on length of time in an institution is just wrong

The Social Democrats TD says the government’s redress scheme fails to consider human rights violations perpetrated on thousands of women and children.

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Oct 19th 2022, 7:00 AM

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Pharmacist: HRT and supplements for menopause have greatly improved - there's no need to suffer

Pharmacist Oonagh O’Hagan says the culture of silence around menopause is almost gone and there are many choices now for women.

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Oct 18th 2022, 7:00 PM

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Davina McCall: All those menopause symptoms - it’s not your fault, it's the hormones

The TV presenter, campaigner and author shares an extract from her new book on menopause.

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Oct 18th 2022, 12:00 PM

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Opinion: Galway Ring Road decision marks a turning point in road construction in Ireland

Climate policy expert Sadhbh O’Neill says a more modern and sustainable transport plan for Galway is possible.

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Oct 17th 2022, 7:00 PM

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Student in Iran: 'Mahsa's death has lit a fire within - please do not forget us'

One young student has risked her safety to tell us her story.

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Oct 17th 2022, 5:00 AM

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Money Diaries: A public relations manager on €62K living in Dublin

This week, our reader enjoys socialising with friends in between working hard.

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Oct 16th 2022, 8:00 PM

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Opinion: The war in Ukraine is also a war on nature

Ukrainian writer and journalist Polina Bashkina is living in Ireland while war rages at home – she looks at the impact the war is having on the environment.

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Oct 16th 2022, 7:30 AM

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Larry Donnelly: My Boston community and I are praying for the people of Creeslough

Our columnist says he couldn’t focus on anything else all week, as the country and long-distance relatives abroad offer support to the people of Donegal.

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Oct 15th 2022, 8:30 PM

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Ruth Coppinger: Savita 10 years on - why we need a permanent memorial

Maternity care must change forever in this country so we never see another case like Savita’s, writes Coppinger.

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Oct 14th 2022, 9:08 AM

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Opinion: Care and community workers fill the gaps left by the State - they need a pay rise

We need to improve working conditions and pay for carers and community workers, writes Labour’s Duncan Smith.

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Oct 12th 2022, 7:00 AM

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Analysis: The rights of women and girls in Ireland have come a long way - here's how far

Emma Bowie & Oileán Carter-Stritch look at how women’s rights have improved in this country, on International Day of the Girl.

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Oct 11th 2022, 7:00 PM

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Opinion: What is good for our planet can be good for our pocket too

Dr Paul Deane of UCC looks at how we use and ultimately save energy.

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Oct 11th 2022, 6:00 PM

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Opinion: Last week, birth information became accessible - but the law doesn't go far enough

Adoption rights campaigner Claire McGettrick says the State’s recent conduct in this area must be recognised as a war of attrition.

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Oct 11th 2022, 10:20 AM

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Dispatches from Ukraine: A student, a rabbi and a burlesque club manager in wartime Odesa

Journalist Hannah McCarthy visits Ukraine’s third-largest city as the war rages on.

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Oct 10th 2022, 7:00 PM

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Money Diaries: A social care manager on €58K living in the east of the country

This week, our reader is busy managing family and work life while trying to stay ahead financially.

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Oct 9th 2022, 8:00 PM

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Creeslough woman: 'Our small community is shell-shocked - we will never be the same again'

Marie Duffy says the whole community is shocked to its core after Friday’s explosion and the tragic loss of so many.

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Oct 9th 2022, 7:15 AM

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Opinion: Famine is now threatening millions in Africa just as it once did in Ireland

World Vision Ireland’s Gillian Barnett says millions face a terrifying reality now as crops fail and animals die.

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Oct 8th 2022, 8:30 AM

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Brian Rowan: Can the parties of Northern Ireland truly make it work this time?

The former BBC correspondent says the signs of compromise are not good as another deadline looms for Stormont.

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Oct 7th 2022, 11:59 AM

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Bríd Smith: Expansion of data centres is not going to help our serious energy woes

The People Before Profit TD says our fondness for data centres is driven by misplaced servility to the whims of corporates.

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Oct 6th 2022, 11:50 PM

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Fintan Bray: I’m so proud to have made history in Irish politics

The newly-elected member of the Fianna Fáil Ard Chomhairle says he’s worked hard to get here and is grateful to his family for all their support.

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Oct 6th 2022, 7:00 PM

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Tom Clonan: Putin's running out of conventional military solutions to impose his will on Ukraine

The security analyst writes that on the other hand, the Ukrainian motivation to fight is high.

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Oct 5th 2022, 11:30 PM

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Extract: 'Governments made decisions that led to your housing situation - you are not to blame'

Housing expert Dr Rory Hearne shares an extract from his new book ”Gaffs’ released this week.

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Oct 4th 2022, 7:00 PM

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Jennifer Whitmore: The lifting of planning rules for solar panels is welcome but long overdue

The Social Democrats TD says the government is behind the curve as it finally lifts restrictions on numbers of panels on a property.

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Oct 4th 2022, 12:17 PM

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Money Diaries: A retail manager on €48K in Dublin living at home and saving for a home

This week our reader is busy doing different shifts and is trying to save for a home.

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Oct 2nd 2022, 8:00 PM

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Student: 'In a country with top universities, it's disgraceful that we have nowhere to live'

Students deserve more than just barely surviving in college, says Mairead Maguire.

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Oct 2nd 2022, 11:55 AM