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# home - Friday 8 March, 2013
Column: The strides made in gender equality are good, but there's still a long way to go
Today marks International Womens’ Day, but how far have we really come when it comes to equal rights? Sandra McAvoy says there are plenty of issues that still need to be addressed.
# home - Thursday 7 March, 2013
Column: The majority of care givers are women, but it shouldn't be prescribed upon us
Traditional gender roles serve as prescriptive claims about how girls and women should act. There are greater choices for both men and women now, so we need to reconcile our competing demands, writes Margaret O’Keefe.
# home - Tuesday 26 February, 2013
7 inventions that put a stop to domestic rows
“Did you turn off the immersion?”
# home - Thursday 7 February, 2013
Fear of burglaries has risen over past year
Survey finds four out of ten Irish householders are “significantly concerned” that they might be robbed – and one in four men sleep with a hurley beneath the bed.
# home - Monday 4 February, 2013
The burning question*: Do you let dishes air dry... or use tea towel?
It’s Monday, so let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
# home - Monday 21 January, 2013
Algeria: Irish hostage Stephen McFaul returns home to family
In a statement, McFaul said he wanted time to reflect on what had happened to him and his colleagues in Algeria.
Algeria hostage 'arrives home to Ireland'
Stephen McFaul arrived back home to Northern Ireland yesterday evening, latest reports say.
# home - Sunday 13 January, 2013
Column: ‘Island? Which island?’ – life as an Irish person in Japan
James Joyce? U2? Guinness? No – Halloween is the only thing that earns Ireland any kudos, writes Hannah Quinn.
# home - Monday 7 January, 2013
Investigation continues into attack on 96-year-old woman during burglary
It is believed the woman had money stolen from her that she had been saving up to buy new windows for her home with.
# home - Friday 4 January, 2013
'We haven't won anything or done anything yet' - Ulster's Chris Henry
The back-row will captain the Pro12 leaders against Scarlets this evening.
# home - Thursday 3 January, 2013
Benitez blames tiredness, not tinkering, for Chelsea loss
The Spaniard also revealed that the Demba Ba transfer has yet to be officially confirmed.
# home - Tuesday 1 January, 2013
Column: Why Irish ‘chick lit’ is the true barometer of our time
Following in the footsteps of Maeve Binchy, Irish female authors are capturing what really matters to people today, writes novelist Michelle Jackson.
Pro12: Connacht desperate to slay Dragons and revive their season
With home games coming up against Welsh and Italian opposition, Eoin Griffin is hoping to climb the tab
# home - Sunday 23 December, 2012
Column: Christmas is different here in Ireland… but I love it
Larry Donnelly spent his life celebrating Christmas in the US. After marrying in Ireland, he’s encountered a different set of traditions.
Preview: Benetiz feels 6-point swing could revive Chelsea's title hopes
The Blues take on Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge and currently lie in seventh.
# home - Wednesday 19 December, 2012
Pro12: Ulster and Connacht look to overcome home woes
Leinster and Munster have enjoyed a swathe of away day successes in Belfast and Galway respectively.
# home - Sunday 9 December, 2012
Leinster lose the battle of the unbeatables in France
‘We let it slip’ admitted Jamie Heaslip as the Heineken Cup champions were edged out by Clermont.
# home - Saturday 8 December, 2012
As it happened: Munster v Saracens, Heineken Cup
Rob Penney’s men welcomed a Sarries team to Thomond Park that were previously unbeaten in Pool 1.
# home - Monday 15 October, 2012
Campaign highlights dangers of hair straighteners to children
The campaign was launched following a rise in the number of children attending A&E at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children with hair straightener burns.
The burning question*: Do you have a 'side' in the bed?
It’s Monday, so let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas.
# home - Sunday 7 October, 2012
10 tips for working effectively at home
Clear the clutter, stay in touch – and take off those pyjamas.
# home - Sunday 30 September, 2012
Man due in court over Eugene Gillespie death
67-year-old Eugene Gillespie was found in his home in Sligo after what Gardaí believe was an aggravated burglary.
# home - Monday 17 September, 2012
Stream movies via Facebook with new Volta app
You can even choose a film for a friend over Facebook as a present – now isn’t that nice?
# home - Tuesday 11 September, 2012
Big guns return for Munster ahead of Ulster clash in Ravenhill
Rob Penney welcomes back Ronan O’Gara, Keith Earls and Conor Murray ahead of his side’s RaboDirect Pro12 encounter on Friday.
# home - Sunday 2 September, 2012
Open thread: What high-tech functions would you like in your home?
What kind of tech developments would make it easier to run your home? Add your thoughts to this open thread.
# home - Tuesday 14 August, 2012
Seven videos of kids singing that might make you cry
Oh, what’s that? You’re chopping onions? Grand.
# home - Sunday 12 August, 2012
How to... nab a bargain holiday
Summer isn’t over just yet. Here are some novel bargain holiday ideas if you are strapped for cash.
# home - Wednesday 1 August, 2012
Call for review of tax on second homes
Deputy Aodhán Ó Riordáin has called for a review of the tax for people who have had to rent out their house due to a change of circumstances.
# home - Wednesday 11 July, 2012
In pics: Photographs of life in Dublin flats goes on show… in a Dublin flat
Acclaimed photographer Jeanette Lowe’s exhibition of scenes from Dublin’s Pearse House flats is being showcased in a flat in block where her grandparents reared their family.
# home - Monday 11 June, 2012
The burning question*: Should you make the bed every day?
It’s Monday, so let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*no really)
# home - Friday 8 June, 2012
Carers using respite grant to pay bills, rather than for actual respite
This week 77,000 full-time carers are due to receive an annual respite grant of €1,700, but it’s unlikely to be used for holidays.
# home - Saturday 31 March, 2012
Hogan thanks 798,957 Household Charge registrants for ‘genuine patriotism’
The environment minister says the charge is a “legacy left behind” and wouldn’t be pursued if an alternative had been found.
Nearly 60,000 have paid household charge in past 24 hours
The Local Government Management Agency now estimates that just under 640,000 properties have registered or paid the controversial €100 tax.
# home - Saturday 14 January, 2012
This house could be yours for under €500
Property owner in Westmeath turns tables by asking people to pay €50 apiece to sumbit bid – the lowest unique bid wins.
# home - Friday 16 December, 2011
It's not Effin fair: Facebook 'allows other rude names in Limerick area'
Local points out that villages near banned Effin are called Nicker and Meanus and are allowed on the site (although nearby Bottomstown is blocked).
# home - Sunday 11 December, 2011
Woman dies in Mayo house fire
Gardaí are investigating the circumstances of the blaze in which a 62-year-old woman died.
# home - Wednesday 7 December, 2011
Bank of Ireland to make €1.5 billion available for mortgages
The move comes one day after Finance Minister Michael Noonan announced a range of measures in the Budget encouraging people to buy homes.
# home - Monday 14 November, 2011
Rent director Jim Sheridan’s house for €7,000 a month
The four-bedroomed house overlooking Dalkey Sound includes tidal swimming pool, sauna and steam rooms, private jetty and private cinema – of course.
# home - Friday 11 November, 2011
Irish Gaza protestors return home
The remaining activists had been detained by Israeli authorities after attempting to break the blockade of Gaza.
# home - Monday 3 October, 2011
House prices down 3.2 per cent… or 3.5 per cent, depending on which report you read
Daft.ie and MyHome.ie have released their latest figured for house prices in the third quarter of the year…
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Poll: Would you visit an outdoor city centre swimming pool?
THE SPOTLIGHT IS once again on Dublin City Council after plans were revealed for a €15 million sea pool in Dublin city centre.
With Irish weather as unpredictable as ever, as evidenced by the lashing rain in the last week, are people really interested in an outdoor swimming pool in the city centre?
So this morning, we’d like to know would you visit an outdoor swimming pool if you had one in your vicinity?
Poll Results:
No (5643)
Yes (2423)
No opinion (213)
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Opinion: Ireland is in prime position to hold social networks to account - and we must
By Paul Tweed
Eoin Ó'Broin: Now is the time for the Government to borrow and invest in public housing
By Eoin Ó Broin
Professor Ruairí Brugha: We must close the pubs again - our health workers deserve better
By Ruairí Brugha
Have you hit lockdown fatigue? Two wellness practitioners have some advice for you
By Margaret Young & Laura Linehan
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