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John Dolan: My first presidential election - but I reckon I’ll spoil my vote

John Dolan: My first presidential election - but I reckon I’ll spoil my vote

Next January will mark the 25th anniversary of my emigration to Ireland, on a Ryanair plane from England alongside my wife-to-be, and with our two...

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No, it is not weird to be scared of clowns!

No, it is not weird to be scared of clowns!

Not long ago, a client sat across from me, visibly embarrassed. She said: “I know it sounds silly, but I’m terrified of clowns.” Then she...

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The facts and the myths about ADHD

The facts and the myths about ADHD

For many people, ADHD still conjures up the image of a little boy bouncing around a classroom, unable to sit still, and causing trouble. But ADHD...

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John Arnold: Fair is fair... Macbeth play for Cork students has killer lines!

John Arnold: Fair is fair... Macbeth play for Cork students has killer lines!

I always thought I’d get Honours in English in the Leaving Cert in 1974 - yes, and in History and geography and Irish too! But it was all ‘vanity...

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A chance for Cork youth to speak out on issues

A chance for Cork youth to speak out on issues

I am a student at Le Chéile Ballincollig and I’m a member of the local youth council Cork City Comhairle na nÓg. Comhairle na nÓg is a network of...

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Áilín Quinlan: My husband suggests maybe I’m not a housework type of person

Áilín Quinlan: My husband suggests maybe I’m not a housework type of person

“Our house,” I declared to my mother, “must have been really manky when the kids were young.” “Never!” she replied loyally. “You always...

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Cork Views: Celebrating the arts at Cork's Blarney Street School

Cork Views: Celebrating the arts at Cork's Blarney Street School

Sometimes, I forget that I’m walking the halls of an inner-city DEIS primary school when I hear the distant fanfares of our Music Generation Brass...

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Kathriona Devereux: My alternative to a smartphone, a ‘retro’ landline for my child

Kathriona Devereux: My alternative to a smartphone, a ‘retro’ landline for my child

“Mai has closed the chat session, you can now close this window.” No!!! Don’t cut me off! It’s the second time my chat has been abruptly...

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