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Opinion: Politicians shouldn't shy away from a peace plan to prepare for a unity referendum

The government needs to be thinking now about how to lay the groundwork for a peaceful transition if a unity referendum passes, writes Emma De Souza.

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Emma Desouza

Opinion: Irish politicians need to learn how to explain the merits of the EU

The presidential election campaign showed that while most politicians support the EU, they aren’t confident in articulating why, writes Bobby...

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Bobby Mcdonagh

Psychiatrist: Struggle with sleeping? Here are seven tips to help you nod off

Psychiatrist: Struggle with sleeping? Here are seven tips to help you nod off

Dr Stephen McWilliams takes us through the science behind sleep and his tips for getting a good night’s rest.

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Dr Stephen Mcwilliams

Money Diaries: An assistant lecturer on €46k working in Leinster

Money Diaries: An assistant lecturer on €46k working in Leinster

This week, our reader is finding their feet in a new job while paying off a car loan and saving for a mortgage.

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Thejournal.ie Reader

Parent: It's the most terrifying time of the year. The elves on the shelves are back

Parent: It's the most terrifying time of the year. The elves on the shelves are back

For Niamh O’Reilly, this is the year she has finally caved in to the Elf of the Shelf craze.

sunday 10

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Niamh Oreilly

Surrealing in the Years: Looks like you win this round, Ranelagh

It’s like Garth Brooks if he were a train.

29.11.2025 2

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Carl Kinsella

Motoring: You're right, cars ARE way more expensive than they used to be

If you wanted a really cheap new car in 2015, you had the option of a sub-€10,000 price tag – but not anymore.

29.11.2025 10

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Paddy Comyn

Peter Flanagan: Why are we so sensitive about the Irish accent?

Irish people protect the authenticity of our accents as the Italians do with their food, writes Peter Flanagan.

29.11.2025 10

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Peter Flanagan

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

Carbon emissions from Black Friday returns in the US alone are equivalent to three million cars.

28.11.2025 7

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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

Emma Rock is walking in the Irish Hospice Foundation’s Never Forgotten Night Walk this evening.

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Emma Rock