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Family - Thursday 1 November, 2018

Number of births continues to decrease as average age of mothers rises CSO

Number of births continues to decrease as average age of mothers rises

Nov 1st 2018, 9:57 AM 37,602 Views 81 Comments

Teenage births have more than halved in a decade and the number of twins being born has increased significantly.

Family - Wednesday 31 October, 2018

Concerns raised over morning sickness medication being sold to women online Women's Health

Concerns raised over morning sickness medication being sold to women online

Oct 31st 2018, 6:05 AM 11,947 Views 10 Comments

There have been calls for the drug, which can cost up to €3,000, to be made available to women with a medical card.

Family - Tuesday 30 October, 2018

Homeless and Traveller children 'falling through gaps' in education system Report Card

Homeless and Traveller children 'falling through gaps' in education system

Oct 30th 2018, 6:05 AM 15,143 Views 59 Comments

Ireland is one of the best countries in terms of reducing education inequality, but concerns have been raised about vulnerable children.

Family - Monday 22 October, 2018

Repair works on Dublin school that forced closure of one of its buildings 'could take up to a year' Balbriggan

Repair works on Dublin school that forced closure of one of its buildings 'could take up to a year'

Oct 22nd 2018, 9:05 AM 18,114 Views 36 Comments

School management have pledged that all students will be accomodated after the mid-term break.

Family - Saturday 13 October, 2018

Decongestants 'should not be given' to young children with colds Warning

Decongestants 'should not be given' to young children with colds

Oct 13th 2018, 1:00 PM 26,858 Views 33 Comments

New research shows there is no evidence that they alleviate symptoms such as a blocked or runny nose.

Family - Tuesday 9 October, 2018

Here's what Budget 2019 means for someone earning €40,000 Wage Packet

Here's what Budget 2019 means for someone earning €40,000

Oct 9th 2018, 4:38 PM 43,757 Views 16 Comments

This is what your savings will be.

Parents to get an extra two weeks' paid parental leave from next year Budget 2019

Parents to get an extra two weeks' paid parental leave from next year

Oct 9th 2018, 1:53 PM 35,798 Views 22 Comments

The measure will be introduced from November 2019.

Family - Monday 1 October, 2018

In many cases, students no longer think they need to accept their very first job offer Read Me

In many cases, students no longer think they need to accept their very first job offer

Oct 1st 2018, 7:00 AM 13,375 Views 17 Comments

Students are growing in confidence about their immediate job prospects, writes Ruairi Kavanagh, editor of Gradireland.

Family - Thursday 27 September, 2018

'The stress makes me sick': New report highlights stark financial burden faced by Irish families Struggling Families

'The stress makes me sick': New report highlights stark financial burden faced by Irish families

Sep 27th 2018, 11:16 AM 22,318 Views 78 Comments

St Vincent de Paul says parents are struggling to eat, while prioritising their children’s education.

Family - Wednesday 26 September, 2018

Opinion: In the digital era, how do you raise your child to be a reader? Opinion

Opinion: In the digital era, how do you raise your child to be a reader?

Sep 26th 2018, 7:00 PM 13,946 Views 27 Comments

Bookseller Lorraine Levis advises parents on how to raise a book-loving child in a screen-loving era.

Family - Tuesday 18 September, 2018

'When a sick baby with partial facial paralysis smiles, it’s golden. Especially if it’s my baby' Rob Delaney

'When a sick baby with partial facial paralysis smiles, it’s golden. Especially if it’s my baby'

Sep 18th 2018, 2:17 PM 21,213 Views 9 Comments

Actor Rob Delaney has written a powerful essay about the death of his two-year-old son.

'Food terrorism': Australian strawberry scare continues as more needles found in fruit in copycat attacks Pins And Needles This post contains videos

'Food terrorism': Australian strawberry scare continues as more needles found in fruit in copycat attacks

Sep 18th 2018, 9:12 AM 20,107 Views 15 Comments

There have been 20 cases in the state of New South Wales alone.

Family - Friday 14 September, 2018

Irish pharmacists want condoms to be made VAT-free Rollback

Irish pharmacists want condoms to be made VAT-free

Sep 14th 2018, 1:25 PM 11,946 Views 44 Comments

Currently they have a VAT rate of 13.5%.

Family - Wednesday 12 September, 2018

Opinion: 'Can money buy you happiness? Not if you're spending it the wrong way' Opinion

Opinion: 'Can money buy you happiness? Not if you're spending it the wrong way'

Sep 12th 2018, 7:00 AM 15,589 Views 30 Comments

Gill Hasson says that you should spend your money on experiences, not things.

Family - Wednesday 5 September, 2018

End of an era for iconic children's characters as Lambert Puppet Theatre to close Monkstown

End of an era for iconic children's characters as Lambert Puppet Theatre to close

Sep 5th 2018, 8:39 AM 37,619 Views 57 Comments

The theatre was founded by puppeteer Eugene Lambert in 1972.

Family - Thursday 30 August, 2018

Trailer Watch: Which movie should you go see this weekend? Cinema This post contains a poll

Trailer Watch: Which movie should you go see this weekend?

Aug 30th 2018, 8:30 PM 22,245 Views 23 Comments

What’s a must-watch, and what’s a miss? We tell you.

Roddy Doyle has written a new film about the homeless crisis Rosie

Roddy Doyle has written a new film about the homeless crisis

Aug 30th 2018, 6:42 PM 21,675 Views 77 Comments

Rosie is about a young family who are homeless and living in hotels.

Family - Monday 20 August, 2018

Students will struggle to find somewhere to live - but here is a starting point What To Do Next

Students will struggle to find somewhere to live - but here is a starting point

Aug 20th 2018, 8:00 AM 26,192 Views 36 Comments

We’ve been speaking to accommodation experts to gauge the supply and demand and the best moves this morning for CAO applicants.

Family - Sunday 19 August, 2018

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Cork City Heritage Hotspots

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Cork City

Aug 19th 2018, 8:30 PM 22,361 Views 22 Comments

Take our challenge and tick off as many glorious sites this summer as recommended by heritage officers around Ireland.

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Galway city Heritage Hotspots

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Galway city

Aug 19th 2018, 9:45 AM 21,678 Views 19 Comments

Take our challenge and tick off as many glorious sites this summer as recommended by heritage officers around Ireland.

Family - Saturday 18 August, 2018

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Dublin city Heritage Hotspots

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Dublin city

Aug 18th 2018, 8:30 PM 23,348 Views 11 Comments

Take our challenge and tick off as many glorious sites this summer as recommended by heritage officers around Ireland.

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Limerick Heritage Hotspots

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Limerick

Aug 18th 2018, 10:00 AM 19,508 Views 22 Comments

Take our challenge and tick off as many glorious sites this summer as recommended by heritage officers around Ireland.

Family - Friday 17 August, 2018

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Wicklow Heritage Hotspots

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Wicklow

Aug 17th 2018, 8:30 PM 15,806 Views 23 Comments

Take our challenge and tick off as many glorious sites this summer as recommended by heritage officers around Ireland.

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Wexford Heritage Hotspots

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Wexford

Aug 17th 2018, 10:30 AM 31,933 Views 32 Comments

Take our challenge and tick off as many glorious sites this summer as recommended by heritage officers around Ireland.

Family - Thursday 16 August, 2018

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Waterford Heritage Hotspots

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Waterford

Aug 16th 2018, 8:30 PM 19,737 Views 7 Comments

Take our challenge and tick off as many glorious sites this summer as recommended by heritage officers around Ireland.

Cooking facilities and separate family bedrooms among Direct Provision recommendations Direct Provision

Cooking facilities and separate family bedrooms among Direct Provision recommendations

Aug 16th 2018, 5:20 PM 12,167 Views 43 Comments

The new guidelines are aimed at improving conditions for asylum seekers.

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Westmeath Heritage Hotspots

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Westmeath

Aug 16th 2018, 10:30 AM 19,487 Views 9 Comments

Take our challenge and tick off as many glorious sites this summer as recommended by heritage officers around Ireland.

Family - Wednesday 15 August, 2018

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Tipperary Heritage Hotspots

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Tipperary

Aug 15th 2018, 8:30 PM 23,917 Views 20 Comments

Take our challenge and tick off as many glorious sites this summer as recommended by heritage officers around Ireland.

Open thread: What did you REALLY need to bring with you to college? CAO 2018

Open thread: What did you REALLY need to bring with you to college?

Aug 15th 2018, 8:15 PM 12,497 Views 18 Comments

And what do you really wish you had remembered to pack?

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in South Dublin Heritage Hotspots

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in South Dublin

Aug 15th 2018, 10:30 AM 21,931 Views 17 Comments

Take our challenge and tick off as many glorious sites this summer as recommended by heritage officers around Ireland.

Family - Tuesday 14 August, 2018

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Sligo Heritage Hotspots

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Sligo

Aug 14th 2018, 8:30 PM 23,585 Views 13 Comments

Take our challenge and tick off as many glorious sites this summer as recommended by heritage officers around Ireland.

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Roscommon Heritage Hotspots

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Roscommon

Aug 14th 2018, 10:30 AM 14,169 Views 11 Comments

Take our challenge and tick off as many glorious sites this summer as recommended by heritage officers around Ireland.

Family - Monday 13 August, 2018

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Offaly Heritage Hotspots

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Offaly

Aug 13th 2018, 8:30 PM 17,140 Views 17 Comments

Take our challenge and tick off as many glorious sites this summer as recommended by heritage officers around Ireland.

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Meath Heritage Hotspots

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Meath

Aug 13th 2018, 7:46 AM 16,163 Views 18 Comments

Take our challenge and tick off as many glorious sites this summer as recommended by heritage officers around Ireland.

Family - Sunday 12 August, 2018

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Mayo Heritage Hotspots

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Mayo

Aug 12th 2018, 9:45 AM 21,167 Views 29 Comments

Take our challenge and tick off as many glorious sites as you can this summer.

Family - Saturday 11 August, 2018

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Louth Heritage Hotspots

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Louth

Aug 11th 2018, 6:00 PM 21,046 Views 6 Comments

Take our challenge and tick off as many glorious sites this summer as you can.

Family - Friday 10 August, 2018

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Longford Heritage Hotspots

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Longford

Aug 10th 2018, 8:30 PM 19,923 Views 19 Comments

Take our challenge and tick off as many glorious sites this summer as recommended by heritage officers around Ireland.

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Monaghan Heritage Hotspots

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Monaghan

Aug 10th 2018, 12:00 PM 13,766 Views 32 Comments

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Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Leitrim Heritage Hotspots

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Leitrim

Aug 10th 2018, 10:30 AM 20,641 Views 29 Comments

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Family - Thursday 9 August, 2018

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Laois Heritage Hotspots

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Laois

Aug 9th 2018, 8:30 PM 15,925 Views 9 Comments

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