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Donal Fallon: During his time in Ireland, Frederick Douglass was captivated by Daniel O'Connell
As a new statue of slavery abolitionist Frederick Douglass is unveiled in Belfast, the historian reflects on Douglass’ love for Ireland.
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Aug 1st 2023, 7:00 PM
Ipsos survey: Girls in green have created new football fans with World Cup dream
Majority of women aged under 35 are interested in the tournament as are 3 out of every 5 mothers, writes Ipsos director Kieran O’Leary.
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Aug 1st 2023, 7:00 AM
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Irish climate activist: How my Just Stop Oil arrest gives me hope for the future
Dr Genevieve Shanahan is an Irish lecturer in Cardiff. She explains why she joined Just Stop Oil.
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Jul 31st 2023, 7:00 PM
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Extract: How to nourish your body while you go through menopause
Nutritional therapist Rachel Graham shares an extract from her new book, The Menopause Kitchen.
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Jul 31st 2023, 6:30 AM
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Money Diaries: A newly set up business owner on €36K living in Dublin
This week, our reader is loving life as a newly set up business owner and finds the work-life balance working for them.
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Jul 30th 2023, 8:00 PM
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Emer Nolan: Sinéad blew up the image of Irish womanhood like Edna O'Brien had done before her
The English professor says Sinéad’s keens, prayers and cries of pain will always matter so intensely to many people in the country.
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Jul 30th 2023, 6:30 PM
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Opinion: As we move to a fairer and greener future we cannot forget those on the margins
Sorley McCaughey looks at how Ireland is doing when it comes to the agreed global Sustainable Development Goals.
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Jul 29th 2023, 8:00 PM
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Surrealing in the Years: The week began with nationalist gold and only got weirder from there
Why do you have all of that gold? Why are you like this?
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Jul 29th 2023, 9:00 AM
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Fiachna Ó Braonáin: Sinéad was a gifted, intelligent and sensitive soul - we will miss her
The Hothouse Flowers musician pays tribute to the singer who died this week.
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Jul 29th 2023, 12:01 AM
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Pádraic Fogarty: 'Farmers' power has seeped like a smothering fog through Irish politics'
The environmental campaigner who quit the Irish Wildlife Trust this week says the farm organisations are blocking progress on green goals.
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Jul 28th 2023, 6:00 AM
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Dr Niall Muldoon: We need radical and brave leadership to turn around child mental health services
The Ombudsman for Children says it is now clear that we’ve reached the end of the line with the current CAMHS service.
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Jul 27th 2023, 12:45 PM
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Opinion: The IVF funding scheme may be devastating for many, but it will also relieve some heartache
June Shannon is an award-winning medical journalist with a specialist interest in women’s health and the health of vulnerable groups.
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Jul 26th 2023, 8:00 PM
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Opinion: Do you really know what’s behind your makeup or face cream?
Katherine Shaw of World Vision has conducted research into the darker side of the beauty industry
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Jul 26th 2023, 6:30 AM
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Opinion: 'Climate and biodiversity are not election issues' - it's time that changed
It’s important not to forget to advocate for nature, says Dr Donal Griffin of the Fair Seas campaign.
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Jul 24th 2023, 7:00 AM
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Money Diaries: A 32-year-old architect on €67K living and house-hunting in Dublin
This week, our reader is facing into the long road of trying to find a home in Dublin, battling all the other bidders.
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Jul 23rd 2023, 8:00 PM
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Opinion: The state’s failure of vulnerable children is unfortunately nothing new
Seána Glennon says the state must refocus its approach to the protection of vulnerable children and adults in this country after years of failures.
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Jul 23rd 2023, 7:30 AM
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Larry Donnelly: Why is it that political will is lagging behind climate chaos?
Our columnist examines recent record temperatures across the globe and attitudes toward climate change in the US.
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Jul 22nd 2023, 8:00 PM
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Surrealing in the Years: Yes, the profits are enormous, but that doesn't affect our price hikes
We almost got through the whole column without mentioning RTÉ!
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Jul 22nd 2023, 9:30 AM
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Analysis: 'Terrifying' LGBTQ+ event in Tralee aims to drag us back to the past
Aoife Gallagher charts the rise of anger and misinformation around a lighthearted LGBTQ+ family storytime event in Tralee recently.
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Jul 20th 2023, 7:00 PM
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Analysis: Generative AI won’t replace human creativity, but it will change it
DCU’s Vlad Glaveanu and Constance de Saint Laurent look at the fears around AI and ask if it really will threaten human creativity.
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Jul 19th 2023, 7:00 AM
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Analysis: To improve women’s football in Ireland we should avoid the mistakes made by the men's game
Dr Payam Ansari and Dr Gary Sinclair look at the ways women’s football could be progressed in Ireland.
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Jul 17th 2023, 7:00 AM
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Money Diaries: A supply chain manager on €110K living in Leinster
This week, our reader is busy juggling parenting, work and ferrying kids to sport lessons.
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Jul 16th 2023, 8:00 PM
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Opinion: 'On the front lines of the housing crisis and we get gaslighting from the Taoiseach'
James O’Toole says when you’ve deprived thousands of people of homes for years, it’s no wonder some are saying no to unsuitable offerings.
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Jul 16th 2023, 7:30 AM
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Interview: 'Being mixed race seemed to give others the impression I could be poked and prodded'
Mia Douglas meets Áine Mulloy who documents the changes she’s witnessed in how people approach her over the years.
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Jul 15th 2023, 8:00 PM
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Surrealing in the Years: The martyrdom of a humble Toy Man
Ryan Tubridy sees himself as a victim of recklessness with the public purse, rather than a longstanding beneficiary.
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Jul 15th 2023, 10:30 AM
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Therapist: Don't let the social media feed of others' perfect holidays get you down
Maxine Walsh addresses the pitfalls of doom-scrolling on social media, particularly at a time when summer adventures are everywhere.
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Jul 15th 2023, 7:00 AM
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Opinion: 'Everyone in the Traveller community has experienced prejudice at some point'
Michael Power of Involve Youth Services looks at the challenges and the positives to be addressed around this year’s Traveller Pride Week.
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Jul 14th 2023, 9:04 AM
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Opinion: We've just had the hottest week on record and we're cheering a gutted EU Nature bill?
Lorna Bogue says the Nature Restoration Law debacle in the EU this week should be viewed as the climate failure it is.
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Jul 13th 2023, 11:00 PM
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Analysis: The sight of a tiny calf crammed into a trailer on top of a pile of others is sickening
Caroline Rowley of Ethical Farming Ireland says the shocking RTÉ Investigates findings this week showed nothing new when it comes to the welfare of young calves.
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Jul 12th 2023, 12:10 AM
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Opinion: There are helpful ways to navigate the pressure surrounding the 'perfect summer body'
Ellen Jennings of Bodywhys looks at the pressure that people can be under to conform to an idealised and unrealistic body shape goal.
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Jul 11th 2023, 7:00 PM
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Irish history: 'For the first time since the Civil War, soldiers found themselves in combat'
Dr Eoin Kinsella shares an excerpt from his book documenting the evolution of the Irish Defence Forces.
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Jul 10th 2023, 11:00 PM
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Peter Flanagan: Brexit has failed, Boris has bolted and Sunak has been left with the mess
From London, Flanagan says Sunak’s government seems void of any real vision for the UK, while it’s still dealing with Johnson’s Brexit.
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Jul 10th 2023, 7:00 AM
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Money Diaries follow-up: A HR staff member on €47K living in Co Offaly
This week, our reader is doing something different and revisiting their spending, three years after their first Money Diary.
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Jul 9th 2023, 8:00 PM
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Opinion: 'The endorsement of cars by RTÉ celebs during a climate crisis shows poor judgement'
Seána Glennon says the judgement of ‘influencers’ promoting cars in a climate crisis should be called into question.
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Jul 9th 2023, 10:30 AM
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Larry Donnelly: Public service journalism is so important in a democracy - just look at the US
Our columnist looks at the RTÉ mess and asks what next for the embattled broadcaster.
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Jul 8th 2023, 11:00 PM
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Opinion: We are half way to COP28 but rich countries continue to stall climate progress
Ross Fitzpatrick says global climate agreements are all well and good but wealthy countries are not following through.
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Jul 8th 2023, 7:00 AM
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Pat Rabbitte: Two inquiries, two reviews and one forensic excavation into RTÉ is deliberate overkill
The former communications minister says it is our democracy that will ultimately be the one to pay the price for the RTÉ controversy.
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Jul 7th 2023, 3:45 PM
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Opinion: Many carers feel isolated with no confidence after being out of paid work for so long
Caroline Lawless shares her experience of life as a carer and says more supports are needed for those returning to paid work.
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Jul 6th 2023, 7:00 PM
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Relationships: We say opposites attract but really they complement and complete one another
Richard Hogan shares an extract from his new book, ‘Home Is Where The Start Is’.
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Jul 5th 2023, 7:00 PM
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Barry Andrews: From spyware to SHEIN, Ireland’s business reputation is now in the crosshairs
The Irish MEP says Ireland is fast becoming the ‘best little country’ for controversial brands to set up shop in.
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Jul 5th 2023, 7:00 AM
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