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# spuds - Saturday 16 March, 2019
From the Garden: 'Traditionally Irish people put their spuds in the ground on or around St Patrick’s Day'
The act of harvesting spuds is pure GIY joy. Rummaging in the soil underneath a potato plant and finding lots of lovely tubers is as good as Christmas, writes Michael Kelly.
# spuds - Friday 5 October, 2018
Poll: It's national potato day, what's the best way to enjoy spuds?
Bord Bia’s national potato day, encourages consumers to buy Irish spuds.
# spuds - Saturday 18 March, 2017
'Irish people put their spuds in the ground around St Paddy’s Day, believing it to be an auspicious day'
We have somewhat of a pre-parade tradition in the Kelly household of sowing spuds with the children, writes Michael Kelly.
# spuds - Friday 27 January, 2017
Farmers furious at SuperValu 'stunt' which gives away free carrots and potatoes
The IFA has taken exception to a new promotion which gives away free carrots and potatoes.
# spuds - Thursday 31 March, 2016
# spuds - Wednesday 13 January, 2016
Part of your diet you should consider if you're thinking of having a baby: Potatoes
The risk of gestational diabetes increases with the consumption of more potatoes.
# spuds - Friday 2 October, 2015
QUIZ: Test your knowledge of Ireland's favourite crop
Just how familiar are you with the noble spud?
# spuds - Wednesday 22 July, 2015
10 essential facts of life for Irish people who don't like potatoes
They exist. And they demand to be recognised.
# spuds - Thursday 26 March, 2015
Which Irish county loves potatoes the most? We have answers
It’s time to DUEL.
# spuds - Tuesday 22 July, 2014
'Jacket potato crime' makes for excellent headlines in Huddersfield
It would leave a bad taste in your mouth.
# spuds - Friday 30 August, 2013
Students win prize for study that found the potato is not the most Irish vegetable
The students from Dominican College, Taylor’s Hill in Galway placed second in the world in a competition, winning €500.
# spuds - Thursday 22 August, 2013
7 people who think the Irish only eat potatoes
Coupled with some delicious pictures of delicious potatoes.
# spuds - Wednesday 5 June, 2013
Have you ever had an Irish seven course dinner?
There’s atein’ and drinkin’ in that.
# spuds - Wednesday 8 May, 2013
What would scented underwear for Irish men smell like?
We’ve had a think about this (sadly) and come up with a few options.
# spuds - Wednesday 6 March, 2013
Retro As Gaeilge Crisps of the Day
Tayto have gone right back to the eighties with this one.
# spuds - Tuesday 25 December, 2012
Column: Here’s why Christmas dinner is so important
It’s not easy to get everyone together – and making awkward conversation with your fourth cousin is a small price to pay, writes Jordan Bourke.
# spuds - Sunday 23 December, 2012
How 20,000 pounds of potatoes brought wi-fi to airplanes
Spuds, glorious spuds, stood in for people in on-board tests.
# spuds - Thursday 26 January, 2012
Poll: How often do you eat potatoes?
One type of humble Irish spud has been given special EU Protected Geographical Indication – but do potatoes form a regular part of your diet
# spuds - Thursday 17 November, 2011
The 9 at 9: Thursday
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Poll: Is it fair to ask politicians about their own personal drug use?
TAOISEACH LEO VARADKAR and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin went head-to-head in the first live televised election debate last night where a range of issues from healthcare to housing were discussed.
One moment that set people talking was towards the end of the debate when presenter Pat Kenny asked each of the candidates if they have ever used illegal drugs.
While Martin instantly replied that he has never taken illegal drugs, Varadkar said he already nswered this question in an interview several years ago. After he was pressed for an answer from Kenny and Martin, Varadkar admitted he had used illegal drugs but not for a long time.
Speaking on the Tonight Show after the debate, Fr Peter McVerry dismissed it as a pointless question, adding that only people buying drugs regularly should have to account for their moral decision.
It is clear that a wider debate is to be had around personal drug use and how much of this should be shared by those running for elected office.
So today we’re asking you: Is it fair to ask politicians about their own personal drug use?
Poll Results:
Yes (3061)
No (1967)
I'm not sure (255)
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Lise Hand: Will they? Won't they? Shades of Love Island as big parties can't avoid recoupling talk
By Lise Hand - @liseinthecity
Opinion: Young people don't vote? You may be right, but we might surprise you
By Adam Hallissey and Ben Quigley - @progressbrief
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