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'I found out I was dyslexic in the 90s. Deep down I knew I wasn’t as ‘stupid’ as I was made to feel in school'
Ross O'Neill
'By getting on that train a group of brave women made the Catholic Church and the Irish state look ridiculous'
Arthur Riordan
There are nude photos of Justin Bieber on the Internet today - but you shouldn't look at them
Amy O'Connor
'My religion lapsed three decades ago, but I am irritated by a-la-carte Catholics'
Donal O'Keeffe
The J1 was a rite of passage for me. We're not all party-animals
Catherine Devine
Snowden leaks provided momentum to bring us to this crucial point in data protection
Maria Helen Murphy
The unfree Irish in the Caribbean were indentured servants, not slaves
Liam Hogan, Matthew Reilly and Laura McAtackney
Debate Room: Should there be a rent freeze?
Caitriona O'Neill and William Gallagher
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