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From the Garden: Using seaweed to compost at home before winter hibernation GIY

From the Garden: Using seaweed to compost at home before winter hibernation

Oct 12th 2019, 1:00 PM 15,728 Views 5 Comments

Roasting root vegetables has become a staple in our house, writes Michael Kelly.

How I Spend My Money: A Kerry woman in Toronto saving €700 a month to build her dream Irish home Money Diary

How I Spend My Money: A Kerry woman in Toronto saving €700 a month to build her dream Irish home

Oct 9th 2019, 7:30 PM 52,093 Views 26 Comments

The TV programmer is hoping to return to Ireland and build a home on her family’s land

'I turned to my husband Niall and asked if we could bring the baby back to the hospital' Post-natal Depression

'I turned to my husband Niall and asked if we could bring the baby back to the hospital'

Oct 9th 2019, 6:10 AM 29,197 Views 10 Comments

New mum Nicola Fallon speaks of her experience suffering from post-natal depression.

Opinion: Single parents will be forced onto social welfare if childcare costs are not addressed Opinion

Opinion: Single parents will be forced onto social welfare if childcare costs are not addressed

Oct 7th 2019, 8:30 PM 19,020 Views 28 Comments

The new National Childcare Scheme could see lone parents losing out on subsidies.

Lynn Ruane: 'We can't keep failing young people with inadequate sex education' Column

Lynn Ruane: 'We can't keep failing young people with inadequate sex education'

Oct 7th 2019, 6:30 AM 12,254 Views 53 Comments

We are hopefully moving towards a country with a more positive attitude to sex and relationships.

Opinion: The mental health of our children should be the focus of Budget 2020, not Brexit Opinion

Opinion: The mental health of our children should be the focus of Budget 2020, not Brexit

Oct 6th 2019, 9:00 PM 27,031 Views 38 Comments

A bereaved mother says no child deserves to die because of poorly-resourced mental health services.

How I Spend My Money: A student on €12,000 trying to balance work and college life Money Diary

How I Spend My Money: A student on €12,000 trying to balance work and college life

Oct 6th 2019, 8:00 PM 39,999 Views 30 Comments

His parents are helping him pay for his rent and monthly expenses.

The Irish For: Vegans, vegetarians and the battle of translating modern words Column

The Irish For: Vegans, vegetarians and the battle of translating modern words

Oct 6th 2019, 8:30 AM 22,183 Views 16 Comments

It’s easy to lose the wordplay on English words when translating into Irish.

Opinion: Many students will be locked out of third-level if costs and supports don't start to balance Opinion

Opinion: Many students will be locked out of third-level if costs and supports don't start to balance

Oct 5th 2019, 7:30 PM 10,879 Views 20 Comments

The cost of accommodation, grant reductions and rising fees are causing real challenges to young people.

From the Garden: Harvesting, storing and pickling fresh pears this season GIY

From the Garden: Harvesting, storing and pickling fresh pears this season

Oct 5th 2019, 1:00 PM 8,895 Views 2 Comments

It’s difficult to tell when pears are ripe but there is a knack to it, writes Michael Kelly.

Opinion: The health service will collapse if the exploitation of Ireland's carers isn't addressed Opinion

Opinion: The health service will collapse if the exploitation of Ireland's carers isn't addressed

Oct 4th 2019, 9:30 PM 20,435 Views 36 Comments

Carers bear a huge burden but are not being looked after.

How I Spend My Money: Does your spending reflect the cost of living outside Ireland's cities? Money Diaries

How I Spend My Money: Does your spending reflect the cost of living outside Ireland's cities?

Oct 3rd 2019, 11:00 AM 19,642 Views 4 Comments

We want to hear from you about the expenses or otherwise of living in urban or rural areas outside of Dublin.

Opinion: 'History's special status at Junior Cert level should be celebrated, but the curriculum has major blind spots' Opinion

Opinion: 'History's special status at Junior Cert level should be celebrated, but the curriculum has major blind spots'

Oct 3rd 2019, 7:00 AM 10,103 Views 14 Comments

Aspects of Irish history are conspicuous by their absence from the syllabus, writes Caoimhín de Barra.

How I Spend My Money: Engineer in Perth on €75,000 wonders if it's cheaper to live in Ireland Money Diary

How I Spend My Money: Engineer in Perth on €75,000 wonders if it's cheaper to live in Ireland

Oct 2nd 2019, 7:30 PM 55,025 Views 47 Comments

The Dublin-born engineer is preparing for the arrival of twins.

'Spending time in daylight is huge, especially if you work full time': How to mind your mental health this winter Winter

'Spending time in daylight is huge, especially if you work full time': How to mind your mental health this winter

Oct 1st 2019, 8:00 PM 19,377 Views 6 Comments

Elaine Austin, CEO of Pieta House, shares some advice for anyone struggling.

Saoirse McHugh: Community-led rewilding could bring life back to the countryside Column

Saoirse McHugh: Community-led rewilding could bring life back to the countryside

Sep 29th 2019, 8:30 PM 22,702 Views 43 Comments

It is important to allow nature to do its own thing.

How I Spend My Money: Sales manager on €67,000 in Kildare saving for unpaid maternity leave Money Diary

How I Spend My Money: Sales manager on €67,000 in Kildare saving for unpaid maternity leave

Sep 29th 2019, 8:00 PM 57,140 Views 37 Comments

The mother-of-one is trying to save in order to take extra unpaid maternity leave in January

Opinion: Is there now an argument for banning e-cigarettes in Ireland? Vaping

Opinion: Is there now an argument for banning e-cigarettes in Ireland?

Sep 29th 2019, 1:00 PM 20,898 Views 73 Comments

E-cigarettes are not harmless, but now is not the time for mass hysteria, writes Professor Des Cox.

The Irish For: Cuddly mammals and furry predators Column

The Irish For: Cuddly mammals and furry predators

Sep 29th 2019, 8:30 AM 21,042 Views 8 Comments

The Irish language has many names for different creatures in the wild.

From the Garden: Storing, drying and stewing a large harvest of apples this season Grow It Yourself

From the Garden: Storing, drying and stewing a large harvest of apples this season

Sep 28th 2019, 1:00 PM 14,734 Views 4 Comments

Having your own fruit trees is both a joy and a challenge.

Michael Palin in North Korea: 'I realise almost immediately that I have gone too far. Quite a long way too far' EXTRACT

Michael Palin in North Korea: 'I realise almost immediately that I have gone too far. Quite a long way too far'

Sep 28th 2019, 7:30 AM 74,142 Views 22 Comments

Michael Palin writes about what it’s like to journey to the tightly-controlled North Korea – and the mistakes he makes while filming two huge statues of the Great Leaders in Pyongyang.

Larry Donnelly: Removing Trump from office is still a remote possibility Opinion

Larry Donnelly: Removing Trump from office is still a remote possibility

Sep 26th 2019, 9:46 AM 12,473 Views 62 Comments

How one sees the state of play depends, as ever, on which side of the aisle he is on, writes Larry Donnelly.

Opinion: 'Are you criticising someone because they're mirroring something you don't like about yourself?' EXTRACT

Opinion: 'Are you criticising someone because they're mirroring something you don't like about yourself?'

Sep 26th 2019, 7:00 AM 11,330 Views 4 Comments

In this extract from Ubuntu, the granddaughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu explains how we can learn to live without bias.

How I Spend My Money: A 31-year-old doctor on €68,000 working long hours to pay off Dublin mortgage Money Diary

How I Spend My Money: A 31-year-old doctor on €68,000 working long hours to pay off Dublin mortgage

Sep 25th 2019, 7:30 PM 92,889 Views 53 Comments

The young doctor recently bought a house in Dublin

Column: Britain doesn't have a written constitution. Today isn't the first time that that's led to major problems Unlawful

Column: Britain doesn't have a written constitution. Today isn't the first time that that's led to major problems

Sep 24th 2019, 5:31 PM 15,139 Views 20 Comments

Another constitutional crisis took place in Britain over 100 years ago.

Lynn Ruane: We should all support choice in education Column

Lynn Ruane: We should all support choice in education

Sep 22nd 2019, 8:30 PM 15,970 Views 63 Comments

Parents need to have a choice over where they send their children to school, writes Lynn Ruane.

How I Spend My Money: A tech consultant on €40k trying to save in order to emigrate Money Diary

How I Spend My Money: A tech consultant on €40k trying to save in order to emigrate

Sep 22nd 2019, 8:00 PM 54,066 Views 40 Comments

The young professional is trying to balance his social life and savings.

A short story before bedtime: The Boxer Rebellion Francis Mcmanus

A short story before bedtime: The Boxer Rebellion

Sep 22nd 2019, 7:00 PM 12,209 Views 4 Comments

Read the third place winner in this year’s RTÉ Radio 1 Short Story Award, in memory of Francis McManus.

The Irish For: How has censorship affected Irish language books? Léigh Mé

The Irish For: How has censorship affected Irish language books?

Sep 22nd 2019, 8:30 AM 8,697 Views 13 Comments

The banning of Irish language books was less frequent even though the authors produced writing which dealt with provocative themes.

A short story before bedtime: Vena Amoris Francis Mcmanus

A short story before bedtime: Vena Amoris

Sep 21st 2019, 8:00 PM 9,574 Views 7 Comments

The story came second in this year’s RTÉ Short Story Awards in memory of Francis McManus.

From the Garden: Succulent and almost-meaty to eat... Claytonia is a real alternative to spinach Column

From the Garden: Succulent and almost-meaty to eat... Claytonia is a real alternative to spinach

Sep 21st 2019, 1:00 PM 12,813 Views 4 Comments

Its real value is in providing us with winter greens from October or November right up until April, writes Michael Kelly.

Opinion: 'The youth of this country speak with more clarity than our leaders ever have' Opinion

Opinion: 'The youth of this country speak with more clarity than our leaders ever have'

Sep 20th 2019, 12:47 PM 12,150 Views 62 Comments

Clodagh Daly of Climate Case Ireland writes about why they are considering appealing yesterday’s case against the government, which they lost.

How I Spend My Money: A mum on maternity leave weighing up a permanent move from Dublin Money Diary

How I Spend My Money: A mum on maternity leave weighing up a permanent move from Dublin

Sep 19th 2019, 12:19 PM 42,063 Views 18 Comments

She is earning €72,000 in Dublin but wants a more family-orientated life.

How I Spend My Money: A student on €9,840 aims to cut down on food spending at college Money Diary

How I Spend My Money: A student on €9,840 aims to cut down on food spending at college

Sep 16th 2019, 9:38 AM 43,063 Views 42 Comments

A grant and a college scholarship help with her monthly expenses

Saoirse McHugh: Achill has shown me the link between climate action and rural regeneration Column

Saoirse McHugh: Achill has shown me the link between climate action and rural regeneration

Sep 15th 2019, 8:30 PM 34,247 Views 50 Comments

To tackle climate breakdown the two most important areas that Ireland will have to focus on will be transport and agriculture, writes Saoirse McHugh.

RTÉ Radio 1 short story award winner: 'Honey Days' Evening Read

RTÉ Radio 1 short story award winner: 'Honey Days'

Sep 15th 2019, 7:00 PM 13,195 Views 4 Comments

Read the overall winner of this year’s RTÉ Radio 1 Short Story Award, in memory of Francis McManus.

The Irish For: The weeds and wildflowers that bother and delight the countryside Léigh Mé

The Irish For: The weeds and wildflowers that bother and delight the countryside

Sep 15th 2019, 8:30 AM 28,171 Views 9 Comments

Do you know your banshee thimbles from your blue hatreds?

From the Garden: When it comes to harvesting and eating sweetcorn... timing is everything Grow It Yourself

From the Garden: When it comes to harvesting and eating sweetcorn... timing is everything

Sep 14th 2019, 1:00 PM 8,011 Views 2 Comments

There’s something so elementally enjoyable about peeling back a sweetcorn’s skin to find the beautiful shiny yellow kernels underneath, writes Michael Kelly.

Larry Donnnelly: The third Democratic debate was a ho-hum night in Houston State Of The Race

Larry Donnnelly: The third Democratic debate was a ho-hum night in Houston

Sep 13th 2019, 1:57 PM 8,017 Views 74 Comments

It was a debate with few shocks and, when the dust settled, the three frontrunnners had solidified their positions, writes Larry Donnelly.

Recent attempted bombings in Northern Ireland could drag us all back to the Troubles TOM CLONAN

Recent attempted bombings in Northern Ireland could drag us all back to the Troubles

Sep 13th 2019, 6:20 AM 20,583 Views 19 Comments

A recent attempted mortar attack in Strabane has all the hallmarks of the past, writes Tom Clonan.

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