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Opinion: When it comes to climate change, is the petroleum industry the only 'bad guy'? Voices

Opinion: When it comes to climate change, is the petroleum industry the only 'bad guy'?

Tue 9:30 PM 12,649 Views 46 Comments

Climate change is undeniable, writes the head of petroleum industry grouping, and we all have a hand in it.

Stressed about summer with the kids? How to make the next few weeks a success for all the family Family Fun

Stressed about summer with the kids? How to make the next few weeks a success for all the family

Sun 8:30 PM 19,583 Views 24 Comments

Summer can seem like a difficult time to be a parent, but it doesn’t need to be.

The Irish For: The perception that Irish is intimately linked to Catholicism is too widely held Column

The Irish For: The perception that Irish is intimately linked to Catholicism is too widely held

Sun 8:30 AM 20,885 Views 29 Comments

Some languages are intimately associated with religions but not Gaeilge, writes Darach Ó Séaghdha.

From the Garden: Some notes on immature onions and homemade ratatouille Column

From the Garden: Some notes on immature onions and homemade ratatouille

Sat 1:00 PM 10,426 Views 5 Comments

Immature onions and homemade ratatouille are the focus from the garden this week, writes Michael Kelly.

A deep compassion for his fellow citizens: A tribute to my friend Noel Whelan Column

A deep compassion for his fellow citizens: A tribute to my friend Noel Whelan

Jul 11th 2019, 7:30 PM 53,880 Views 16 Comments

Larry Donnelly on how the late barrister and author’s ‘abiding faith in people’ shone through his public and personal life.

Lynn Ruane: In Ireland we're forcing carers to change their children on toilet floors Column

Lynn Ruane: In Ireland we're forcing carers to change their children on toilet floors

Jul 7th 2019, 8:30 PM 34,056 Views 24 Comments

The Community Participation Bill 2019 has made me think about what real access looks like, writes Lynn Ruane.

The Irish For: There's a bit of alchemy involved in translating Harry Potter into Irish Column

The Irish For: There's a bit of alchemy involved in translating Harry Potter into Irish

Jul 7th 2019, 8:30 AM 13,479 Views 10 Comments

Book series translated from one language to another can lead to complications as the plot thickens, writes Darach Ó Séaghdha.

From the Garden: Taking care of your plants and getting an early crop From The Garden

From the Garden: Taking care of your plants and getting an early crop

Jul 6th 2019, 1:00 PM 10,989 Views 8 Comments

A hardy crop of broad beans and homemade herbal tea is on the agenda from the garden, writes Michael Kelly.

Opinion: Our friends can influence our behaviour more than we think Opinion

Opinion: Our friends can influence our behaviour more than we think

Jul 6th 2019, 9:30 AM 12,558 Views 13 Comments

Herd instinct can be explained through behavioural economics, writes Michael Sanders, author of the book Social Butterflies .

Opinion: Early school pick-up times mean mums can't commute anywhere but back to the kitchen Opinion

Opinion: Early school pick-up times mean mums can't commute anywhere but back to the kitchen

Jun 30th 2019, 8:30 PM 69,447 Views 119 Comments

To encourage more women back to work perhaps it’s time to examine school finishing times, writes Mary McCarthy.

The Irish For: If you can’t say anything nice about someone, tar isteach Column

The Irish For: If you can’t say anything nice about someone, tar isteach

Jun 30th 2019, 8:30 AM 29,119 Views 10 Comments

If you’re going to insult someone, do it properly, writes Darach Ó Séaghdha.

From the Garden: How to make the most of this super-abundant summer period GIY

From the Garden: How to make the most of this super-abundant summer period

Jun 29th 2019, 1:00 PM 12,138 Views 11 Comments

There’s plenty to do in the garden as abundant rain and improving temperatures mean everything is growing quickly, write Michael Kelly.

Larry Donnelly: Biden needs to come up with some effective counter-punches to survive this long (long) campaign Democratic Debate

Larry Donnelly: Biden needs to come up with some effective counter-punches to survive this long (long) campaign

Jun 28th 2019, 7:10 PM 9,803 Views 12 Comments

The first debates between Democratic presidential hopefuls were held this week.

John Cleese versus the Irish language: Don't mention the 'bh' war The Irish For

John Cleese versus the Irish language: Don't mention the 'bh' war

Jun 28th 2019, 7:00 AM 48,239 Views 82 Comments

Cleese said that Irish names look like deliberate attempts to mislead innocent people but this is not the case, writes Darach Ó Séaghdha.

'I refuse not to feel safe': How women feel about cycling in Dublin Opinion

'I refuse not to feel safe': How women feel about cycling in Dublin

Jun 26th 2019, 7:30 PM 20,902 Views 72 Comments

When women cyclists were surveyed, here’s what they had to say about travelling by bike.

Opinion: Living with a disability in Ireland - a relentless dystopian nightmare TOM CLONAN

Opinion: Living with a disability in Ireland - a relentless dystopian nightmare

Jun 24th 2019, 7:00 AM 14,083 Views 17 Comments

The daily life of a person with a disability is not aided by Irish society, writes Tom Clonan.

Lynn Ruane: How this French charity shop treats the homeless should inspire us to help our own Column

Lynn Ruane: How this French charity shop treats the homeless should inspire us to help our own

Jun 23rd 2019, 8:30 PM 41,089 Views 30 Comments

Communal meals, a chance to work and help to make a home – the scheme gives clients control of their lives.

The Irish For: Cockwombles and the decline of British insults Column

The Irish For: Cockwombles and the decline of British insults

Jun 23rd 2019, 8:30 AM 25,333 Views 18 Comments

The Brexit process should be a golden age for satirists and comedians, but unfortunately, something else has happened, writes Darach Ó Séaghdha.

Shane Dunphy: Some things to consider before you post images of your kids on social media Opinion

Shane Dunphy: Some things to consider before you post images of your kids on social media

Jun 22nd 2019, 8:30 PM 45,480 Views 37 Comments

We should all think a little more deeply about the images we share, writes child protection expert Shane Dunphy.

From the Garden: Build your own insect hotel and bookings will start rolling in Column

From the Garden: Build your own insect hotel and bookings will start rolling in

Jun 22nd 2019, 1:00 PM 26,391 Views 23 Comments

An insect hotel will encourage more wildlife and biodiversity into the garden, writes Michael Kelly.

Opinion: The State's refusal to compensate survivors of abuse violates human rights law Opinion

Opinion: The State's refusal to compensate survivors of abuse violates human rights law

Jun 17th 2019, 7:00 AM 13,317 Views 17 Comments

In its efforts to avoid paying compensation to victims, the State has spent €1.5 million on legal fees and re-traumatised some of its most vulnerable citizens, writes Conor O’Mahony.

Opinion: Staying sober is really hard but life without booze is magic Opinion

Opinion: Staying sober is really hard but life without booze is magic

Jun 16th 2019, 8:30 PM 56,277 Views 64 Comments

Are you sober-curious? It can be hard to say no to drink but my life is so much better without it, writes Elaine Benson.

The Irish For: A Bloomsday Breakfast with extra Subh Milis on Father’s Day 2019 Column

The Irish For: A Bloomsday Breakfast with extra Subh Milis on Father’s Day 2019

Jun 16th 2019, 8:30 AM 13,882 Views 5 Comments

In some ways, it is serendipitous that these two events should happen on the same Sunday, writes Darach Ó Séaghdha.

'When you or I sit down in a restaurant, we need to know our tips are going directly to staff' Regina Doherty

'When you or I sit down in a restaurant, we need to know our tips are going directly to staff'

Jun 16th 2019, 6:30 AM 24,761 Views 36 Comments

When a customer provides a tip after satisfactory service, they should know exactly where that money goes, writes Minister Regina Doherty.

From the Garden: Tomatoes are the most high-maintenance of all veg plants - but they’re worth it Column

From the Garden: Tomatoes are the most high-maintenance of all veg plants - but they’re worth it

Jun 15th 2019, 1:00 PM 14,800 Views 15 Comments

As well as specific watering methods there is the regular pinching out of side shoots to allow air to circulate around the plants, writes Michael Kelly.

Opinion: Quitting social media enriched my life hugely - would you dare to hit delete? Opinion

Opinion: Quitting social media enriched my life hugely - would you dare to hit delete?

Jun 14th 2019, 7:00 AM 25,193 Views 56 Comments

I had a thousand Facebook friends but no one begged me to stay, writes Laoighseach Ní Choistealbha.

Opinion: 'I won't wear ceremonial robes in council as they are a symbolic barrier to participation' Opinion

Opinion: 'I won't wear ceremonial robes in council as they are a symbolic barrier to participation'

Jun 13th 2019, 7:00 AM 29,099 Views 46 Comments

The robes make it harder for the average person to see themselves as a public representative, writes Galway City Councillor, Owen Hanley.

Indonesia: Government moves to block social media as fake images lead to violent clashes Opinion

Indonesia: Government moves to block social media as fake images lead to violent clashes

Jun 12th 2019, 7:00 AM 9,177 Views 7 Comments

Social media hoaxes, including doctored images and fake videos, have contributed to bloodshed in Indonesia and Sri Lanka, writes Barry Dunning.

Opinion: Technology was meant to be our great liberator but instead it became our prison Opinion

Opinion: Technology was meant to be our great liberator but instead it became our prison

Jun 11th 2019, 7:00 AM 15,039 Views 26 Comments

We’re addicted to technology but as with most addictions, we don’t believe we have a problem, writes Shane Cradock.

Larry Donnelly: It was an unusual US presidential visit - but what is its broader significance? Opinion

Larry Donnelly: It was an unusual US presidential visit - but what is its broader significance?

Jun 9th 2019, 8:30 PM 20,136 Views 51 Comments

The Government deserves credit for successfully handling what was inevitably going to be a tricky situation, writes Larry Donnelly.

The Irish For: Cans, Tans and Summer Plans Column

The Irish For: Cans, Tans and Summer Plans

Jun 9th 2019, 8:30 AM 18,860 Views 4 Comments

Samhradh comes with a sense of disappointment, rarely delivering on its promises of sunshine and gaiety, writes Darach Ó Séaghdha.

From the Garden: There are very few commercial growers left but you can buy direct from some of them Column

From the Garden: There are very few commercial growers left but you can buy direct from some of them

Jun 8th 2019, 1:00 PM 15,503 Views 10 Comments

As consumers we have to vote with our wallets, eating in season and buying Irish, writes Michael Kelly.

Opinion: If my family pet died I would hold a religious end-of-life ceremony Opinion

Opinion: If my family pet died I would hold a religious end-of-life ceremony

Jun 7th 2019, 7:00 AM 22,739 Views 62 Comments

Pope John Paul II said that ‘animals possess a soul’ and are ‘as near to God as men are,’ writes Diarmuid Pepper.

Opinion: Only the person themselves can decide if they are a 'disabled person' or 'person with a disability' Opinion

Opinion: Only the person themselves can decide if they are a 'disabled person' or 'person with a disability'

Jun 6th 2019, 7:00 AM 26,937 Views 92 Comments

You might roll your eyes at yet another millennial taking issue over the order in which we put the words – but labels matter, writes Brigid O’Dea.

Opinion: Farmers should support the Green Party - and secretly some of them probably do Voices

Opinion: Farmers should support the Green Party - and secretly some of them probably do

Jun 5th 2019, 7:00 AM 12,549 Views 68 Comments

Farming needs to become sustainable to survive and most farmers don’t want to damage the natural world, writes Ray Foley.

Opinion: Prada is set to stop using fur but Ireland continues to support this barbaric industry Opinion

Opinion: Prada is set to stop using fur but Ireland continues to support this barbaric industry

Jun 4th 2019, 7:00 AM 12,669 Views 33 Comments

Major players in fashion and media are turning their backs on this dying, cruel trade – it is time that we did too, writes John Carmody.

Opinion: The left is not inspiring any confidence that it can challenge the status quo Opinion

Opinion: The left is not inspiring any confidence that it can challenge the status quo

Jun 3rd 2019, 7:00 AM 16,383 Views 85 Comments

The left-wing parties failed to progress the ideas behind Right2Change – so potential voters stayed at home, writes Cillian Doyle.

Column: Top tips for parents to avoid a holiday from hell this summer Column

Column: Top tips for parents to avoid a holiday from hell this summer

Jun 2nd 2019, 8:30 PM 25,406 Views 8 Comments

They may be the apple of your eye but a break from the little darlings might just be the best part of your holiday, writes Shane Dunphy.

The Irish For: Is Ireland more progressive now because we didn’t have baby boomers? Column

The Irish For: Is Ireland more progressive now because we didn’t have baby boomers?

Jun 2nd 2019, 8:30 AM 60,027 Views 32 Comments

Did you know that Nigel Farage and Keanu Reeves were born in the same year? It’s hard enough to accept that they are the same species, writes Darach Ó Séaghdha.

From the Garden: A strategic approach is required to water your tomatoes Column

From the Garden: A strategic approach is required to water your tomatoes

Jun 1st 2019, 1:00 PM 16,135 Views 9 Comments

Because they are a deep-rooting plant, it’s not effective to spray water at the soil, you need to get down to the roots, writes Michael Kelly.

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