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Larry Donnelly: America's problems go far deeper than Donald Trump
Larry Donnelly says we should not write off Trump in November, but if he does lose, it is merely the first step in a long road back to redemption for the US.
Opinion: We need serious help to 'stop burning stuff' to heat our homes
UCC researcher calls for a broader range of clean energy initiatives as small towns suffer air pollution from residential solid fuel burning.
Opinion: 25 years ago today, the UN let Srebrenica happen. Now, it is allowing history repeat itself in Syria
The UN can’t defend people in Syria or even deliver aid, writes Barry Andrews. The least we can do is prepare for the prosecution of the terrible crimes that happen there.
Breakfast time? Try these carrot and walnut pancakes, courtesy of The Cake Cafe and SLICE
Ray O’Neill of The Cake Cafe and SLICE in Dublin shares his thoughts on the last few months and offers a nice healthy pancake recipe.
Opinion: Ireland is in prime position to hold social networks to account - and we must
Lawyer Paul Tweed says it’s ‘absurd’ for such companies to claim they are ‘merely a platform, not a publisher’.
Looking for a getaway this summer? Treat yourself at one of these beautiful hotels
From peace on the Causeway Coast to pampering at Slieve Donard.
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Eoin Ó'Broin: Now is the time for the Government to borrow and invest in public housing
Sinn Féin TD Eoin Ó Broin says the new government has already reneged on its promises in relation to housing.
Professor Ruairí Brugha: We must close the pubs again - our health workers deserve better
Ruairí Brugha says the scenes from Dublin city centre last weekend show how dangerously close we are to the second wave of Covid-19 unless drastic action is taken.
Have you hit lockdown fatigue? Two wellness practitioners have some advice for you
Wellness experts Margaret Young and Laura Linehan say many of us are experiencing lots of mixed emotions as we emerge from months of lockdown.
View from a teacher: No, we have not been 'sitting at home on full pay' in lockdown
One reader is frustrated at what she believes is the unfair portrayal of teachers throughout the lockdown period and ahead of term start in September.
Our family law courts are not fit for purpose and we owe it to children to address this now
CEO of One Family Karen Kiernan says we desperately need a new modern, fit-for-purpose family law system.
Lidl's top-rated New Zealand red wine for €9.99 - plus stylish kitchen buys
Find an exclusive range of premium wines in store now.
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Money Diaries: A retired lecturer in Galway documents life and spending in lockdown
This week, our reader has been cocooning throughout the Covid-19 shutdown.
Ireland's freelancers have been hit hard but we've built a platform to help them find work
Peter McPartlin and Úna Herlihy work in Irish media and have built The Indie List to link up employers with creative freelancers.
Will Brexit be a blessing or a curse for Ireland? Some lessons from history...
Leopold Kerney was an Irish diplomat in the first half of the last century and we can learn much from his handling of Britain, writes historian Barry Whelan.
Time for fish! Martin Shanahan of Kinsale's Fishy Fishy has a recipe for you
The award-winning chef is encouraging everyone to stay away from the runways during Covid-19 and instead travel the roads of Ireland to support local tourism.
Opinion: Our rotting Seanad won’t survive much longer, it's crying out for reform
UCC students Adam Hallissey and Charlie Power argue that the Seanad has become a place for failed TDs to wait for election, and it has the capacity for so much more.
Shops, cafes and endless sea views: High-end apartments with all you need on the doorstep
Downsizers will find a lot to enjoy at Marina Village Greystones.
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As a creche owner, I had butterflies on Monday, but we're getting there
One childcare provider shares her thoughts on reopening in the ‘new normal’ and thanks former minister Katherine Zappone for the work she’s done.
Dreading the return to 'normal'?' Here's how to emerge from lockdown with your wellbeing intact
Sheena McGinley shares her thoughts and fears about returning to the ‘new normal’ after Covid-19 shutdown.
As millennials approach middle age, they face the second recession of their generation
Dr Amie Lajoie says millennials hope the policy of Ireland’s new government will be anything but austerity, to avoid further damaging an already bruised generation.
Opinion: 'Reopening your business today? Here's the legal advice you need to know'
Solicitor Jason O’Sullivan outlines all the practical steps businesses should have taken ahead of today’s reopening.
Money Diaries: A project manager in the north west on €43k who is used to working remotely
This week, our reader and her fiancé are busy renovating their home as they prepare for the birth of their first child. They are used to remote working.
‘First, find the right SPF’: How to build a proper skincare routine this summer
Jennifer Rock, CEO of The Skin Nerd, tells us where to start.
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The three Rs: A business consultant's tips on getting back on your feet and coming out of the crisis stronger
Brian Cremin of 3SIXTY consultancy says it’s important that businesses examine all aspects of how they work and adapt fast to meet the new changes.
Fancy a tea-based summer cocktail recipe or two? Go on, go on, go on
Oscar Woolley, founder of SUKI Tea Makers shares some summer tea cocktail blends.
Maeve Higgins: Irish women in comedy - I see you, I hear you and here's how we can change things
Irish comedian Maeve Higgins offers support to Irish women in the industry on the back of revelations about the behaviour of some male comedians.
Opinion: The programme for government is like a visit from Santa for cyclists
Cycling advocate Martina Callanan says now is the time to embrace cycling as the answer to so many modern lifestyle problems.
Wellness Wednesday: True body confidence is not about diet and exercise, it's about loving yourself
Cliona Byrne, a body confidence coach talks about cultivating a healthy relationships with our bodies, especially as we come out of confinement.
Classic or contemporary? 6 striking kitchen designs to consider for your home
Plus a handy online tool to find the perfect kitchen layout.
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Britain is a nation that can no longer agree on what ‘Britishness’ means
Peter Flanagan says the UK is having an identity crisis, fuelled by a government that doesn’t listen to science and an education system that ignores its history.
Opinion: We should have tackled climate change 20 years ago but the second best time is now
Environmentalist John Gibbons says the programme for government, for all its imperfections, is the best step forward in at least a decade.
Maeve Higgins: This week's Supreme Court case could shape how Ireland deals with climate change for years to come
The Supreme Court is hearing an important appeal by Irish climate activists today and tomorrow.
Money Diaries: A 32-year-old accountant on €50k living in Clare with his wife and child
This week, our reader is in County Clare with his wife and baby daughter. They’re managing through the lockdown, working from home and reuniting with family as lockdown eases.
Hyperinflation, uncertainty and awakening from lockdown: Life in the Syrian-Kurdish resistance city of Kobani
Today is World Refugee Day and Cameron Weymes and Nishtiman Haji Murad share the stories of the people living in this once besieged city.
'If your home is in question, your world is in question': How Threshold is helping renters during Covid-19
The charity has seen a spike in callers concerned about being evicted or falling into arrears.
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Enjoy some summer recipes and reflections from Daddy's Café in Dublin 8
Colm Keane opened Daddy’s Café in Rialto only a few months ago. He shares some recipes and his thoughts on an ‘unusual’ first year.
Opinion: 'There are some unsolved murders which dominate the public consciousness'
Ralph Riegel on why he wrote about the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier in a new book.
Ciarán Cuffe: There's an extraordinary opportunity here for the Greens in government
The Green Party MEP says, ‘When the planet is burning, it is not a time to argue over the colour of the fire engine.’
Paul Murphy: Green members shouldn't back the deal with FF and FG - it's just not worth it
RISE TD Paul Murphy says, ‘By going into government, your party is signing up to significant concessions’.
Wellness Wednesday: You can beat your addiction, even in lockdown
Mental Health Occupational Therapist Michelle Murray says living with the shame of addiction is always tough, but lockdown pushes even harder. She says there is hope.
8 stylish new developments around Dublin, Kildare and Meath - with prices starting at €260,000
From starter homes to spacious five-beds, check out these impressive new builds.
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'The Covid-19 infodemic left people confused about what to believe'
Meanwhile, problems with search engines have largely fallen under the public radar, writes FuJo’s Dr Eileen Culloty.
Cocooning through Covid-19 with CF has taken focus but I have never felt better
Benat Broderick, who has cystic fibrosis, has been cocooning at home and says he’s grateful for the time to focus on his health and wellbeing.
'We've heard of moneylenders meeting customers at the post office as they collect their social welfare'
Dr Olive McCarthy and Dr Noreen Byrne of UCC say while new Central Bank rules for moneylenders are welcome, they don’t go far enough.
Money Diaries: A 21-year-old freelancer with various jobs keeping her going during the lockdown
This week, our reader is grateful she has various incomes for freelancing as it means she’s not reliant on just one job in a crisis.
'Today - agitated. Tomorrow - positive': Writers share their pandemic diaries
We have three extracts from the latest Stinging Fly for you to enjoy.
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Poll: Do you think Phoenix Park's gates should be mostly closed to traffic?
MOST OF THE Phoenix Park’s gates were closed off to traffic at the height of the pandemic, but are being reopened now for cars to pass through.
This has been described as “incredibly regressive” by Green Party TD Neasa Hourigan, who argued that it should be used as a park, and in a few months it will be back to “car city”.
Meanwhile, Minister of State for the Office of Public Works, Patrick O’Donovan said that the volume of traffic has “gone up a lot” in the adjoining areas. “Whether we like it or not, for an awful lot of people it’s a commuter route,” he said on RTÉ Radio One.
So what do you think: should the Phoenix Park be mostly closed off to traffic from now on?
Poll Results:
Yes (8077)
No (5751)
I don't care (797)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Larry Donnelly: America's problems go far deeper than Donald Trump
By Larry Donnelly - @LarryPDonnelly
Opinion: We need serious help to 'stop burning stuff' to heat our homes
By Prof John Wenger - @johnwenger9
Opinion: 25 years ago today, the UN let Srebrenica happen. Now, it is allowing history repeat itself in Syria
By Barry Andrews
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