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Living with Crohn's disease: 'I bring spare clothes with me in the car for the times I don't make it to a bathroom'
Valerie Donovan
It's an unusual career path, but being a funeral director is a rewarding job
Graham Gleasure
Looking for a job when you're disabled can be difficult, but it shouldn't be impossible
Rachel Creevey
Bartending is an art form, it is not just about pulling pints and never has been
Ciara Farrell
Been asked to every social event over Christmas? Why is it so difficult to just say no?
Karl Melvin
‘The sudden death of my daughter changed my life forever'
Valerie O’Riordan
Drugs should be a priority issue for general election candidates - here's why
Tony Duffin
I’m normal, I always pay bills and I've no weird habits, but I still can’t find a room to rent
Sheila Armstrong
In a grown-up world, what can we learn from our kids at Christmas?
Claire Micks
What drives us to binge drink? Is it our pursuit to find love?
Andrew McGinley
'I never truly understood what it was like to go without, but I do now'
Lorraine Courtney
'Sometimes you’d despair for humanity. And sometimes you’d be wrong'
Donal O'Keeffe
Going through a relationship breakdown? It's okay if you don't join in on all the Christmas razzmatazz
Bernadette Ryan
Here's why we need to stop fat-shaming
Maeve Halpin
'My mam was the life and soul of every room she walked into. She always made things better'
Amy Mulvaney
Ireland has more than 6,000 children in care. How are they doing in school?
Robbie Gilligan
10 tips to keep you stress-free this Christmas
Tracy Gunn
Does your child want a tech present this Christmas, but you don't know if it's a good idea?
Colman Noctor
'I’m so happy not to be spending another Christmas in rehab'
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A young child telling me about the death of a parent or sibling is the hardest part of my job
Brid Carroll
'Everything changed when my Yorkshire Terrier, Pippa, came into my life'
Emma Vince
Students loaded with loans are less free to conduct their lives in the way they wish. It's a bad idea
Julien Mercille
'Managing my debt got too much for me. I started to have panic attacks'
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It's very Irish to be ashamed if you don’t stumble upon love by some act of serendipity
Rena Maycock
Here’s the recipe for a lovely creamy, cheesy leek gratin that will warm the socks off you
Michael Kelly
'I surprised my mum when I told her I’m more afraid of visiting home in the US than living here'
Shawna Scott
Do you really need your bosses to prove how much they love you?
Karen Frampton
Whose house is Christmas in this year? 10 tips to mind yourself and the kids this Christmas
Annette Sheehan
Most criminals reoffend. So, what's the answer? Locking them up and throwing away the key?
Aaron McKenna
Verdict for former priest who abused young boys comes with mixed feelings
Mark Vincent Healy
The UK has sorted the flooding and insurance debacle, so why can't we?
Jason O'Sullivan
Nama is more likely to fatten the vulture funds than provide affordable housing for young couples
Rory Hearne
This is Hannah, and this week she took one last trip to the vet
Nicky Ryan
Here's a glimpse of what Donald Trump's America will look like
Larry Donnelly
Drafting in the army to tackle the flood waters shows lessons have been learned from past disasters
Tom Clonan
The worst thing about losing our home? How guilty it made me feel as a mother
Susan
Fed up of sweeping up Christmas tree pine needles? Save them, they could prove handy
Michael Kelly
Make no mistake, we’re already sowing the seeds of the next recession
Aaron McKenna
Balancing work and children is a constant juggle of guilt
Maria Bailey
Elected officials need to know there are consequences to corruption
Nuala Haughey