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A selection of the best human interest reporting, interviews, opinion and lifestyle features.
I got a D in pass maths in the Leaving Cert but I addressed the Society of Actuaries in Ireland dinner
Róisín Ingle: I worried that my after-dinner talk was too grim, but my speech – especially the death content – went down well
‘Eugh, Dublin! Always in a rush,’ says the woman serving me coffee from a horsebox in Cahersiveen
She’s right. I am always in a rush. I’m not sure Dublin is to blame for my hastiness; it runs deeper than the city
‘I lost a lot through my bulimia – including some of my teeth and a lot of time’
Now a year into recovery, Róisín Doyle (24) shares her long struggle with eating disorders. She says when you’ve had enough, you’ll know that you’re ready to recover
Women, take control to ensure you have enough income in retirement
Part-time work, caring commitments and the gender pay gap mean women are at a big disadvantage when it comes to pension income
Of course Conor McGregor was the best Irish person the White House could think of inviting for St Patrick’s Day
There was much about the spectacle of McGregor in the White House that was depressing
Studying ‘pandemic babies’: Fewer allergies, but lower language skills
The Floral study will give researchers more vital data onthe effect of the pandemic on the microbiome, allergies and social development
Teachers disliked the ‘homework helper’ app. But AI-powered cheating makes it look quaint
The launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 was perhaps the first sign of trouble for Chegg. Its lawsuit against Google is a sign of the turmoil to come in education
We are least likely in the EU to know other languages. A bold new curriculum change may change that
We are least likely in the EU to know other languages but curriculum changes for younger pupils may help change that
Twenty tattoo tips from professionals: Avoid trends, find the right artist and don’t be afraid to speak up
Professional tattooists, including David Beckham’s artist, reveal their top tips to ensure you don’t regret getting inked
‘There’s a lot of pain, a lot of desperation being exploited by the Maga movement’
Samuel Rogers’ whirlwind romance with his now-Irish husband in Boston in early 2023 led him to move to Ireland later that year
Can software updates make my EV better?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Why is it so hard to buy a one-bed apartment in Ireland?
Few developers cater to the market for single people and banks often require higher deposits
Private counselling sessions are the new school grinds
In wanting to comfort our children and ease their burden, we are in danger of depriving them of learning for themselves
Sarah Moss: I cycle to central Dublin several times a week. I’m a hypocrite not allowing my teenager to do the same
Now I can think about everything I enjoy about Dublin, almost all the way home, instead of worrying about getting home alive
Grind schools create an injustice at the heart of Ireland’s education system
Unthinkable: How fair are the State exams if some students can buy an advantage in the form of specialised tuition?
Why is Ireland the second most expensive place in Europe? These are 10 key areas where we pay more
Several recent studies have reinforced how expensive Ireland is in global rankings. Here are 10 key areas where we pay well above average
Living in deprivation: ‘I felt so ashamed that I couldn’t provide properly for my children’
Latest CSO figures show almost half of lone parents with children aged under 18 struggle to make ends meet
Síomha Ní Ruairc: Growing up in a house of girls, I looked at boys as aliens
The broadcaster and co-host of the How to Gael podcast appears in the Irish language dating series Grá ar an Trá (Virgin Media One, Monday)
How to spot a low performer at work
It’s a lot harder than it should be despite decades of corporate effort
Sunshine styling: Spring’s top fashion trends, from barrel-leg trousers to boho floatiness
The season will blend practicality and function with a touch of whimsy and nostalgia
Dart West’s completion should not depend on how it affects two businesses
The firms must try to safeguard their future, but the project has to proceed. There has to be a way to resolve this
Micheál Martin chuckling about the lack of housing was a stark reminder of Ireland’s identity crisis
We sometimes seem to be clutching Irish identity in a pinched fist. We struggle to reconcile our long history of migration with a generation locked out of Ireland over housing and growing unease about immigration
How Covid changed me: ‘Remote working is second to none. I have kids, am stress-free and eat healthier’
For some the pandemic offered an opportunity to ‘shut the laptop and never look back’; for others it was a time of fear and vulnerability whose consequences are still being felt
Kelly Earley: ‘Mass emigration has robbed me of friends and Dublin feels like a ghost town, but I’m still here’
My devotion to Ireland is one-sided; the country rarely reciprocates
‘I don’t write a lot of personal stuff’: author Róisín Lanigan on being married, divorced and surviving cancer before her 30s
The Irish author is on the cusp of publishing her debut novel, which reflects on the realities of the housing crisis for young people
The estate agent quoted a jaw-dropping figure for what he thought our house would go for
He did us a huge favour, but probably not in the way he would have hoped
I asked my husband for a divorce – everyone thinks I made a mistake. Did I?
Ask Roe: I fought for years to make it work, and I’ve nothing left. I’m just done
AI is already a focus of endless delusion, magical thinking and plain old foolishness
Tech bros' hype is blinding us to the reality that artificial intelligence might not be so smart after all
Rise of the ‘fit-fluencer’: ‘We have people coming in with rashes because a TikTok said shampoo would clear their acne’
Experts say a growing amount of health misinformation is being shared online in the form of exercise and diet advice that’s not backed by science
Q&A: Why are teachers worried about AI and the Leaving Cert?
Teachers' union seeks legal indemnity to protect members who must authenticate students' work
The Book of Mormon: ‘We put all of these subversive things into a familiar box for people. And we swear a lot’
Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s hit musical is about to begin a month-long Irish run. It features jokes about FMG, Aids and child abuse but has goodness at its core
Claddagh ring revival: ‘The age group 25-35 have no problem lashing out €450 for one’
The Galway classic has become a prized accessory for a new generation of Irish people, keen to document and celebrate their heritage
Author Paul McVeigh: ‘In Belfast, you go on a bad date and after that you bump into them every time you go out’
The writer on his new story collection, I Hear You; how Belfast informs his writing; and the importance of humour in his work
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