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Non-religious parents are being discriminated against by our outdated school system
Brian Whiteside
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234
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Ella Hassett
25 Mar 2015
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'When I realised my thoughts were unhealthy, I retreated into myself even more'
Sarah Fallon
25 Mar 2015
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Opinion
We need to talk more about relationships, consent and sexual violence
Ruth Lawlor
24 Mar 2015
150
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Young people will see online porn – shouldn't we help them interpret it?
Pat McKenna
24 Mar 2015
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IRA abuse claims show – once again – how the institution is always placed before the victim
Donal O'Keeffe
23 Mar 2015
1.0k
307
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How to master the art of saying 'No'
Nicole Paulie
23 Mar 2015
238
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Gay men still can't donate blood in Ireland – it's not only unfair, it's illogical
Lorraine Courtney
22 Mar 2015
377
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Opinion
The Irish fight for human rights in Colombia
Michael McCaughan
22 Mar 2015
113
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Opinion
'Often it's the times when I most need support that I'm least able to talk'
Fiona Kennedy
22 Mar 2015
197
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'I arrived in Ireland aged 7, not able to speak English – now I'm organising a nationwide festival'
Joanna Siewierska
21 Mar 2015
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91
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Michael Kelly
21 Mar 2015
88
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Should TDs be allowed to hire family members? Yes, of course!
Aaron McKenna
21 Mar 2015
324
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Opinion
Why Vincent Browne must be licking his lips in anticipation of Renua Ireland
Paul Allen
20 Mar 2015
135
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Racism is fact of life for all minorities in Ireland
Shane O’Curry
20 Mar 2015
4.6k
104
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The rights of unmarried fathers are being changed – but is it enough?
Anne Egan
20 Mar 2015
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Having more stuff doesn't make you happier – so what does?
Hans Zomer
19 Mar 2015
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Why is speculation on residential homes allowed?
Vincent McCarthy
19 Mar 2015
98
53
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The furore around fatty, inedible hospital food overshadows a far more serious issue
Niamh Rice
18 Mar 2015
265
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We have been silenced for too long – it’s time for a youth revolution
Mairead Healy
18 Mar 2015
314
52
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The future of Ireland is urban – but can our politicians accept this?
Brian Hughes
17 Mar 2015
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89
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Sara Delmer
17 Mar 2015
3.0k
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17 Mar 2015
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Paddy’s Day should be about celebrating our culture and creativity – without getting locked
Peter O'Brien
16 Mar 2015
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'Religion class is one of the only places where students can express themselves'
Tia Duffy
16 Mar 2015
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63
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'I'm the child of an alcoholic. I’m 40 years old and I can't fix my father'
Anonymous
15 Mar 2015
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Éamonn Meehan
15 Mar 2015
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'Irish belongs to you, so why not try and use it more'
Cuan Ó Seireadáin
15 Mar 2015
568
131
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If Mum were here today, this is what I’d say to her this Mother's Day
Claire Micks
15 Mar 2015
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35
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'Every time another engagement or wedding is announced I feel more like an outsider'
Paul Knox
14 Mar 2015
978
247
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Growing Your Own: It's time to get sowing...
Michael Kelly
14 Mar 2015
936
20
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Ministers sell Ireland around Paddy's Day to secure jobs. Why the begrudgery?
Aaron McKenna
14 Mar 2015
75
140
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"Sunshine, sea, sand, hot tarmac on the N11 and Tony Fenton"
Steve Conway
13 Mar 2015
106
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Opinion
'Insulting customers who complain about their meal is never the answer'
Kristina Sheehan
13 Mar 2015
955
30
Opinion
'I tied every aspect of my life to my sexual identity - it had to change'
Christine Allen
13 Mar 2015
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65
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Northern Ireland’s peace is Ireland’s peace, we've all benefited and all of us must make sure we keep it
Dr David McCann
12 Mar 2015
65
109
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Do you send personal emails on your office computer? It could get you in serious trouble
Marina Morrissey
12 Mar 2015
12.1k
51
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Open letter from a lone parent: 'I'm exhausted of trying to provide for my child while living in financial hardship'
Anonymous
11 Mar 2015
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215
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I was called a child abuser for conceiving through IVF - and it hasn't ended there
Dil Wickremasinghe
11 Mar 2015
860
118
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'The New Land League goes against the spirit of the original group'
Kevin McGuire
10 Mar 2015
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