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This endless talk of water charges is tiring. Here are 10 things we should focus on instead
Donal O'Keeffe
Given up on Catholicism? Why you should tick 'no religion' on the census tomorrow
Donal O'Keeffe
"I should have told my friend his 'rape joke' was inappropriate. Why didn't I?"
Donal O'Keeffe
'A victory for Isis would be a Europe crippled by fear and suspicion'
Donal O'Keeffe
Why are parents entrusting their child’s wellbeing to someone they are paying buttons to?
Donal O'Keeffe
The Catholic Church still doesn't get the horror of child abuse
Donal O'Keeffe
'Men don’t talk face to face. They talk shoulder to shoulder'
Donal O'Keeffe
'Sometimes you’d despair for humanity. And sometimes you’d be wrong'
Donal O'Keeffe
I'm not a AAA fan but we shouldn't be able to restrict funding because we don’t like the look of them
Donal O'Keeffe
A soup kitchen founded in Victorian times is feeding the working poor. That’s some centenary
Donal O'Keeffe
‘I remember feeling washed up and fearing I would never work again’
Donal O'Keeffe
Carrickmines tragedy shows we all have empathy, but it gives way when it comes close to our backyard
Donal O'Keeffe
'My religion lapsed three decades ago, but I am irritated by a-la-carte Catholics'
Donal O'Keeffe
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
'Germany is taking in 800,000 refugees, were Ireland proportionally as welcoming, we would take in 40,000'
Donal O'Keeffe
The story of the Cork 4-year-old who is the reason First Communion age is now 7
Donal O'Keeffe
Do we need another Jonathan Corrie to die before our government will take the homeless crisis seriously?
Donal O'Keeffe
Time for Ireland's new anti-immigration party to answer difficult questions about its members
Donal O'Keeffe
We’re playing God with the lives of the poorest people on Earth
Donal O'Keeffe
In Ireland, a man can actually confess to rape and still serve no time in prison
Donal O'Keeffe
Some kids have lived their whole lives in Direct Provision. It's time to do the right thing.
Donal O'Keeffe
Is Ireland a 'genuinely filthy nation'?
Donal O'Keeffe
Death is a constant companion through life. So why are we afraid of discussing it?
Donal O'Keeffe
Whatever about What Averil Did Next, what about the future of the Soldiers of Destiny?
Donal O'Keeffe
Whatever happens, government may regret activating so many young, idealistic voters
Donal O'Keeffe
An Irish citizen has been held without trial for 620 days – how can we look the other way?
Donal O'Keeffe
If Irish politicians are incompetent, can we really plead ignorance?
Donal O'Keeffe
Do we care enough about Irish to keep it alive?
Donal O'Keeffe
IRA abuse claims show – once again – how the institution is always placed before the victim
Donal O'Keeffe
Enda thinks his €185k salary is 'cut to the bone'? Don't tell him about zero hour contracts...
Donal O'Keeffe
Column: Why does this Government refuse to hold a referendum on abortion?
Donal O'Keeffe
Opinion: I've just signed up to Irish Water. I don't think that makes me a traitor.
Donal O'Keeffe
Opinion: This year's Oscars were a decidedly white affair
Donal O'Keeffe
Opinion: Dear Lucinda and Reboot Ireland, aren't ALL votes issues of conscience?
Donal O'Keeffe
Opinion: Tragic case of clinically dead pregnant woman highlights our unworkable approach to abortion
Donal O'Keeffe
Opinion: The simple, powerful gesture you can make to balance the sadness of the past week
Donal O'Keeffe
Opinion: The 1916 centenary is coming... but are we honouring the ideal of equality for all?
Donal O'Keeffe
Opinion: We have every right to be angry over water charges – but not to be violent
Donal O'Keeffe
Opinion: Sinn Féin continues its Stand By Your Man policy... but will it sour public opinion?
Donal O'Keeffe
Opinion: Driving home on a stormy night, I saw a distressed young man on a bridge wall
Donal O'Keeffe