# Fatherhood

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'The best couple of hours of my life' - Fatherhood gives Dundalk winger Duffy a new perspective

The Derry native spoke about the recent birth of his first child after last night’s Champions League qualifier first leg with Qarabag.

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Jul 25th 2019, 11:13 AM

# A Man's World

Do we value what men contribute to society and to family?

“‘There’s a crisis in this country for young men. They need feminism!’ says Rubberbandit Blindboy and he’s correct.”

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Nov 20th 2016, 7:00 AM

# column

Can McGregor remain UFC's big daddy when he becomes a father?

Tommy Martin ponders how the arrival of his first child will affect the new two-weight champion.

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Nov 18th 2016, 3:14 PM

# new arrival

Dads get a paternity leave boost for Father's Day

Tomorrow will see the publication of the Paternity Bill, a first for Ireland.

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Jun 19th 2016, 3:36 PM

# Take a Break

Irish dad captures fatherhood perfectly in this two minute video

Take a break and let Patrick and Benji entertain you.

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Sep 9th 2015, 11:00 AM

# Fatherhood

An Irish dad perfectly captured what it is to be a father... with a surprise ending

Meet Patrick and Benji.

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Sep 9th 2015, 8:57 AM

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Reflections on two years of fatherhood: I never thought I could love so much (or be so tired)

I used to think that male friends who openly expressed their love for their young children were going soft, I now find myself feeling the same way.

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Jan 18th 2015, 8:45 AM

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Opinion: The 'frozen eggs' debate is really a societal issue – don't vilify corporations over it

Nowadays it’s seen as quite normal to have kids in your late 30s… but many women still want to start a family earlier.

Oct 25th 2014, 7:00 PM

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Stay at Home Dads: I was put through things a mother would never face to get custody

I went through a long stressful time in the Family Law Courts trying in vain to get custody of of my children – but it was worth it.

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Aug 9th 2014, 7:00 PM

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Stay at Home Dads: 'For now, this is my career. My daughter is my priority.'

As for the future, I will go back to work, in my own time. I feel the pressure of not having a “career” right now.

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Aug 9th 2014, 12:00 PM

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Opinion: I'm not genetically linked to my son or daughter but, honestly, it just doesn't matter

Dealing with my own infertility and the emotional journey that is IVF was full of anguish, but now we have our beautiful twins – and I love them so much it’s overwhelming.

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Jun 12th 2014, 7:30 PM

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Column: Yes, I leave work on time – that doesn't mean I don't work hard

Employers need to ensure they’re not discriminating against working parents that are organised enough to leave at 5 o’clock – judge the output, not the hours, writes Andrea Mara.

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Jan 30th 2014, 12:54 PM

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Column: Five things I swore I'd never do if I had kids...

(… and guess how that worked out)

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Jan 21st 2014, 7:00 AM

# marky vs. harry

Marky Mark says he wants to 'beat the crap out of' One Direction

‘If I see that little p***k he’s going to get it.’

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Jan 10th 2014, 11:08 AM

# the amazing fatherman

Father sells original Spiderman comic to pay for daughter's wedding

Now that’s love.

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Sep 3rd 2013, 8:30 PM

# father of the year

PIC: Amazing note from a dad to his gay son

This guy deserves all the high fives you have in stock.

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Mar 15th 2013, 6:00 PM

# age matters

Children of older fathers have increased chances of autism, schizophrenia

A study shows a 70-year-old man will pass on eight times as many genetic mutations to his child than a 20-year-old.

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Aug 23rd 2012, 3:41 PM

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Column: Sleep deprivation for new dads can be hellish. Here’s how to survive.

Ask any father what their baby’s first few weeks were like and they’ll tell you it was like nothing they’ve ever experienced. Here’s some tips on how to cope, writes David Caren.

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Apr 29th 2012, 7:30 PM