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We were better parents before smartphones
Claire Micks
Is it time America had a woman president?
Larry Donnelly
A wealth tax is a possibility. You don’t need to be a member of the far left to call for this
Julien Mercille
Let's be honest: It secretly sucks when your BFF gets a boyfriend
Christine Allen
Food growing isn't just for those with ten acres, you can even grow stuff at your desk
Michael Kelly
'David is 22, he has a college degree and is a wheelchair user. All he wants is a job'
John Dolan
More women will be in the next Dáil — that would be the case even without gender quotas
Seamus Conboy
Ireland and the spud go hand-in-hand, but they're in decline. Myth they're fattening is damaging
Michael Kelly
Living on pot noodles and cereal: 'It's hard living out of bags in one hotel room with your children'
Rory Hearne
Short of breath? Have trouble sleeping and feel uneasy? You could have an anxiety disorder
Leticia Gavin
'The Irish public are not sick of politics, they're actually sick of listening to politicians'
Chris Noone
'You're an adult and your parents are fighting, but it's not your job to fix their relationship'
Bernadette Ryan
If you stay up late tonight you'll see the moon turn a deep blood red
Conor Farrell
Tony O'Reilly became one of the most powerful figures in Irish life and we can learn from his story
Matt Cooper
'It's time for political parties to stop procrastinating. Abortion regulation does not belong in our constitution'
Ailbhe Smyth
'There is no public demand to repeal the 8th and politicians know that'
Niamh Uí Bhriain
Is Dublin really a kip?
Aaron McKenna
Want some peace and calm in your life? Take these few minutes to get it done
Naomi Sturdy
Imagine living in a 20’ x 10’ room, your belongings are in one cupboard and you don't know if you'll be there a year or a decade
Donal O'Keeffe
The Web Summit relocation isn't surprising, we couldn't even keep the WiFi working
Angela Nagle
'It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it'
Jason O'Sullivan
Enda Kenny and the Attorney General should resign - political integrity requires nothing less
Tom Cooney
Have a problem controlling your anger? Here are tips to keep it in check
Karl Melvin
An Irish solution: These are your abortion stories
Anonymous
15 pieces of advice I would give my teenage self
Mairead Healy
'He popped the question and I couldn't be happier, but where do I even begin?'
Pamela Tully
Pear and chocolate jam I can make in under 45 minutes? What's not to love?
Michael Kelly
'People with disabilities and the homeless aren't being taken care of because of your vote'
Aaron McKenna
Tourists went to New Zealand for Lord of the Rings. Will Star Wars movie fans go to Kerry?
Darren Mooney
What you need to know about the 'forgotten patriot' who is getting a state funeral today
Brian Hughes
After years of troubled skin I wanted to get rid of my spots, but I was duped
Fiachra Duffy
'I'm Irish, I live in London and I've joined Labour because of Jeremy Corbyn'
Ruairí O'Grady
There are 150 murder cold cases in Ireland and we need profilers to solve them
John O'Keeffe
I've studied for years, so why does JobBridge advertise for the positions I should be filling?
Christian Korpos
20 years ago my girlfriend had an abortion, we felt we had no choice but now I think of the what-ifs
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Have a toxic relationship in your life? Here's how to tell if you're in one and how to deal with it
Christine Allen
These five elements of the Japanese diet will make you slimmer and live longer
Fiona Uyema
Women in politics are judged on their favourite designers, not political beliefs
Lorraine Courtney
How I went from 9-to-5 accountant to these South American waves for my office
Richy O'Carroll
If I'm in lingering pain, I should have the choice to end my life
Aaron McKenna