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Four-year-old boy at centre of 'Hope for Cian' campaign has passed away
Here are the 13 toys that kids will be clamouring for this Christmas
Galway has its own Monopoly board - and here are the most expensive places...
Cork woman who lost family after crash with suicidal driver says she'll never return to crash scene
We were better parents before smartphones
Claire Micks
Could so-called 'virgin births' happen in Ireland?
Thieves hit children's hospital THIRTEEN TIMES for toys, games and bed buzzers
The Burning Question*: When are we putting the heating back on?
'My brain tumour has returned for a fifth time, but I won't let that define me'
Mother: 'I would rather my daughter dies at home than give her insulin'
Teenage girl escaped from man who accosted her on way to school
Family were 'extraordinary' to sit face-to-face with men who carried out terrifying raid
Teenage mother allowed to leave foster care with her baby
Care order issued 'without question' as hungry children found living in cold, filthy conditions
'I’m scared for my younger brother, who is getting him dressed and bringing him to school?'
Good news for film producers ... people can now sing 'Happy Birthday' without being sued
Mother claims authorities only let her spend an hour with her son every fortnight
Off-duty policeman saves drowning kids after 'father throws them into pond'
This toddler appeared dead for 12 minutes before miraculously coming back to life
A heart-melting video of a man singing to his dying wife is going viral
This poster is being introduced to classrooms to teach children about same-sex families
'Want to stop people breaking into your house? Turn your lights on', says the Gardaí
Jamie Oliver says these 14 "hero" foods can help you live to 100
Dublin is getting a 50-foot 'Rockefeller-style' Christmas tree this year
Dublin's All-Ireland winners visit Crumlin Children's Hospital with Sam Maguire
Here's some wonderful advice from Ireland's oldest living citizens
Find yourself saying ridiculous things to children? This Dad made a book about it
The 'Anyone Know?' Facebook group will restore your faith in humanity
'He popped the question and I couldn't be happier, but where do I even begin?'
Pamela Tully
Culture Night is TONIGHT – here’s what to go see
Trailer Watch: Which movie should you go see this weekend?
'In the beginning it rips you apart': Parents discuss losing a child
'I lost my boy to carbon monoxide poisoning - I don't want another family to go through this'
Computers in the classroom. A waste of time?
Study of Dublin suburb finds people more stressed than 14 years ago
Mother charged after being found pushing dead son on park swings
Take a break and enjoy these words of advice from people of all ages
3,200 primary schools are going to get a new Irish flag - and Proclamation
This Irish film inspired by the Josef Fritzl case is getting rave reviews
Chimney sweeps and foundling babies... what life in Ireland was like in the 1800s