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The Charlie Charlie challenge has gone mega-viral, but what on earth is it?
"In that moment, looking 'gay' no longer felt like a negative thing. It no longer felt dangerous."
Christine Allen
To shape a fairer Africa in the next 50 years, we must listen to women
Gillian Wylie
I salute the gluten-free trend (but let’s recognise real coeliacs from the fashion followers)
Emma Clarke Conway
This referendum will be remembered as a victory for equality, democracy and love
Laurence Davis
Meet the former accountant who dumpster dives and lives in New York City on $5,000 a year
'Ireland's maternity units are facing chronic and dangerous understaffing'
Sinéad Redmond
What an extraordinary, historic and momentous day for Ireland
Larry Donnelly
Just how physically fit are the Irish?
Want to start a childcare business with a difference? This man knows how
The 'gay cake' row and freedom of speech: Being offended isn't a right
Aaron McKenna
Open letter to Ban Ki-Moon: 'Ireland’s commitments to human rights are being weakened '
Michael O’Flaherty
6 unusual American recipes to add to your repertoire
The HSE is about to buy up half a million condoms
'My life in Ireland is the normal tapestry of pleasure and pain – but the good far outweighs any bad'
Thabi Madide
You can now use 'lolz' and 'obvs' in Scrabble
It’s not scaremongering to look at the bioethical implications of the marriage referendum
Louise Doris
Pictures: A giant oil slick has hit the California coast
First world problem alert: There's a global Prosecco drought on the way...
'My experience in Ireland has been quite simply incredible'
Niwel Tsumbu
Paul Gascoigne has won €264,000 in damages for having his phone hacked
The Grangegorman squatters have no intention of moving...
How the other half lived: Inside Seán Dunne's €7 million Shrewsbury Road pile
I get annoyed when it is assumed that older people in rural Ireland will vote No
Mamo McDonald
Cork comedian Maeve Higgins appears on cult US show
A Dublin bus has turned away a wheelchair-user...
So where do Irish graduates want to work in 2015? And how much do they expect to make?
Audi's new carbon fibre bike weighs about the same as a box of Rice Krispies
Flavoured salt in your kitchen? Top tips on using this fancy condiment
Marks and Spencer's fortunes are looking a lot rosier - is it all down to this skirt?
The story of us: "I have never felt luckier or like I was on a bigger adventure"
Caitriona O'Neill and William Gallagher
8 reasons why Monday Night Football is the best sports show on TV
'The marriage referendum proposal could affect future laws relating to children'
Eileen King
Coleen Nolan under fire after comparing gay rights with supporting ISIS
One of the world's worst-rated beers is crushing all the competition
What are the economics of same-sex marriage?
Daragh McGreal
Here's what Prince Charles and Camilla will get up to in Ireland today
It's official: I've found my first grey hair... The inevitable is happening.
Christine Allen
Ireland is now responsible for the privacy of 240 million Twitter users
A prize bull has 'broken' his penis after an overly-enthusiastic amorous encounter