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Women of the Irish Revolution
Extract: The passionate and inspirational women of the Irish Revolution – in photos
Elizabeth Gillis
28 Sep 2014
2.4k
21
Suicide Prevention
Opinion: Would you know how to react if someone revealed they were suicidal?
Mia Doering
28 Sep 2014
215
14
the little things
Opinion: Pause to appreciate a simple moment – it's what makes life beautiful
Naomi Lavelle
27 Sep 2014
1.7k
17
Road Safety
Aaron McKenna: We need to deal with the dangers of older drivers as much as young ones
Aaron McKenna
27 Sep 2014
639
89
Pregnancy
Opinion: Ireland's law on abortion is a shambles entirely of the State’s creation
Niall Behan
27 Sep 2014
232
113
clear thinking
Column: Find your focus with these 5 tips
Valerie Pierce
26 Sep 2014
67
5
Employment Equality
Opinion: Employees can still be discriminated against over their sexuality – this must end
Senator Ivana Bacik
26 Sep 2014
781
61
chronic hunger
Opinion: A world without hunger is everyone’s business – let's put things right
Caitriona O'Neill and William Gallagher
25 Sep 2014
318
12
mindfulness
Opinion: Practising mindfulness is a valuable tool for easing stress and anxious thoughts
Gerry Fahey
25 Sep 2014
1.2k
57
Housing
Opinion: How do we bring the issue of social housing from 'political priority' to concrete action?
Donal McManus
25 Sep 2014
56
19
UFC
Opinion: Let's move past the stereotypes and support our homegrown MMA athletes
Brian O’Connor
24 Sep 2014
418
87
abusive relationship
Opinion: Domestic violence victims who are disabled face multiple obstacles to help
Margaret Martin
24 Sep 2014
651
27
prenup
Opinion: Ireland is out of sync with the rest of the world – prenups can strengthen a marriage
Katherine Irwin
24 Sep 2014
280
29
Ireland's future
Opinion: Forget the 'Celtic Phoenix' nonsense – Ireland's Special Olympians should be our inspiration
Donal O'Keeffe
23 Sep 2014
133
17
Ms Y
Opinion: Aside from the abortion question, Ms Y highlights serious flaws in Irish maternity care
Deirdre Duffy
23 Sep 2014
213
24
Iraq War
Column: It was the largest coordinated demonstration in human history – and they ignored it
Amir Amirani
23 Sep 2014
109
7
Equality
Emma Watson: Feminism has become an unpopular word – but it's for men, too
UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson
22 Sep 2014
808
84
What now?
Opinion: Yes, Scotland has stayed in the UK – but the old union is dead
Kevin Byrne
22 Sep 2014
138
44
Easter Rising
Extract: 16 Dead Men – The Easter Rising Executions
Anne-Marie Ryan
21 Sep 2014
4.9k
38
crisis
Column: 'More people are facing a brutal winter on our streets or sleeping in their cars.'
Niamh Randall
21 Sep 2014
59
22
Health
Video: Living with dementia – two families talk honestly about this heartbreaking disease
Caitriona O'Neill and William Gallagher
21 Sep 2014
1.5k
18
Language
Column: How does colour affect our way of seeing the world?
John H. McWhorter
21 Sep 2014
122
8
Mental Health
Opinion: 'The anger and pain get hold of me too quickly – I feel trapped and afraid'
Anonymous Man Profile Yellow Hoodie
20 Sep 2014
266
20
friend or foe
Aaron McKenna: What are our coalition options after the next election?
Aaron McKenna
20 Sep 2014
52
22
global concern
Opinion: Are these questions about climate change preventing you from taking action?
Lorna Gold
19 Sep 2014
58
79
pda
Opinion: Should I be afraid to express affection to another woman on the street?
Christine Allen
19 Sep 2014
2.2k
111
Mental Health
Opinion: Discovering my daughter had an eating disorder was a devastating experience
Margaret Kennedy
18 Sep 2014
112
3
Water Charges
Opinion: The ripple effect of commodifying water – from Dublin to Detroit
Cillian Doyle
18 Sep 2014
142
56
Opinion
Column: Boston Mayor's 'homecoming' is mutually beneficial for both sides of the Atlantic
Larry Donnelly
18 Sep 2014
119
5
Opinion
Column: 'The legal recognition of ISL is the key to equality for deaf people in Irish society'
Alvean Jones
17 Sep 2014
216
7
Independence
Column: 'The Scottish voting yes are doing so from an international, rather than just a nationalist mindset'
Eamon Ryan
17 Sep 2014
55
36
Overseas Aid
Column: 'It is time to re-think what we think we know about Africa'
Hans Zomer
17 Sep 2014
60
16
turning off
Column: Do you suffer from social media and internet addiction?
Shane Kelly
16 Sep 2014
556
28
tiger dublin fringe
Column: 'Music isn't just about what you hear. Where and how we hear it can have just as much impact'
Fergal Dowling
16 Sep 2014
54
5
budget 2015
Column: 'Ireland's road to recovery depends on whether we're going to bring everyone with us'
Alice-Mary Higgins
16 Sep 2014
76
25
Opinion
Column: As a country that thrives on its reputation for craic, we must ensure our cities are a place of enjoyment
Seán O'Leary
15 Sep 2014
315
24
Opinion
Column: 'After many years of peace, Europe could be drawn into a war on its own borders'
John O'Donnell
15 Sep 2014
129
157
Education
Column: 'My school was unable to have a dedicated higher maths class, so I studied through video-link'
Avril Watson
15 Sep 2014
339
12
Moving On
Column: How do we get over losing the love of our life?
Tony Moore
14 Sep 2014
219k
328
Prison
Column: 'Protecting human rights in Colombia is a dangerous business'
Karol Balfe
14 Sep 2014
92
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