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Varadkar and Coveney pushing to get J1 visa programme reinstated for summer 2022

The J1 summer visa programme was suspended in response to Covid-19.

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Oct 3rd 2021, 6:45 AM

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25 rites of passage for every Irish woman

“Choose vodka and Chaka Khan like Bridget Jones.”

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Aug 7th 2017, 6:00 PM

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'Families hire 'cutters' to remove any sensation for the girl and it's called a rite of passage'

Extreme forms of mutilation can lead to difficulties in menstruation, painful intercourse, incontinence and infertility.

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Mar 24th 2016, 4:00 PM

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If you're thinking of a J1 the new job rules shouldn't stop you (as long as you don't delay)

You need a job before you go out, so go get one.

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Dec 12th 2015, 8:45 AM

# rite of passage

Donald Trump wants to scrap the J-1 programme

As part of a range of immigration policies the Republican wants to introduce measures that could impact on the Irish in America.

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Aug 18th 2015, 8:36 AM

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14 things you'll see at an Irish first communion

From cocktail sausages to a good rosette.

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Jun 2nd 2013, 8:15 PM

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Column: The Debs is a bittersweet occasion – everything changes after it

The real importance of the end-of-school ritual is often overlooked, writes Kim Cadogan.

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Oct 17th 2012, 7:30 PM

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5 alternative sixth year holiday ideas

Leaving Certificate students have worked hard, now where are they going to play hard? Here are some less than ordinary sixth year holiday destinations.

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Aug 12th 2012, 6:00 PM