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Black Friday: We all love a bargain - but let's not destroy the planet for the sake of them

yesterday 5

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Barry Andrews

Grief: I've lost my dad, my mum and my sisters. I've learned we all need a space to talk

yesterday 30

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Emma Rock

Careers expert: Meetings can be the worst part of work. Here's how to sort them out

Meetings can be a lot of wasted time and effort – but here’s how to fix them.

previous day 8

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Sarah Geraghty

Hector Ó hEochagáin: I was sent photos of the word 'loinnir' being tattooed on readers’ skin

In the introduction to his latest book, Hector shows his delight at how many people are re-introducing more than a cúpla focal into their every day.

wednesday 10

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Hector Ó Heochagáin

Opinion: Government shouldn't make local councils into scapegoats for its own housing failures

The government’s housing plan wants local authorities to take more responsibility but isn’t allowing that to happen, writes Councillor Oisín...

wednesday 9

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Oisín Oconnor

Holly Cairns: Ireland still isn't doing enough to tackle violence against women

There only seems to be a political focus on this issue when high profile cases are highlighted in the media, writes Social Democrats leader Holly...

25.11.2025 5

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Holly Cairns

Manchán Magan: What birds, trees, insects and fish told our forebears about the weather

The brilliant author and journalist who died just last month, aged 55, is nominated in this year’s An Post Irish Book Awards.

25.11.2025 10

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Manchán Magan

Money Diaries: An IT systems architect on €90K living in Dublin

Money Diaries: An IT systems architect on €90K living in Dublin

This week, our reader is saving a good share of his earnings each month so that he can be financially independent by the time he turns 50.

23.11.2025 4

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