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Lake Garda: family-friendly and perfectly balanced

This scenic region of northern Italy is an ideal holiday spot for families with children of all ages.

TRAVEL 11 February 2026

Lake Garda: family-friendly and perfectly balanced

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‘I think it’s time to bring back the Sunday spin – with a digital detox'

‘I think it’s time to bring back the Sunday spin – with a digital detox'

L2 4 February 2026

Trip to the panto? We’ll be there with Belles on

Trip to the panto? We’ll be there with Belles on

AROUND THE COUNTRY 17 December 2025

Toy libraries bring play without the pressure to buy more

Toy libraries bring play without the pressure to buy more

Toy libraries bring play without the pressure to buy more

CRAFT 10 December 2025

Legal advice: dealing with wills and S117 claims by children

Legal advice: dealing with wills and S117 claims by children

Legal advice: dealing with wills and S117 claims by children

MONEY MENTOR 19 November 2025

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'They say seven is a lucky number and you won’t find me arguing with that'

'They say seven is a lucky number and you won’t find me arguing with that'

Grandchildren are the dots that connect the lines from generation to generation, writes Kate Durrant.

L2 16 July 2025

Families left waiting as 16,000 autism assessments still 'overdue'

Families left waiting as 16,000 autism assessments still 'overdue'

Autism assessment delays continue, with over 16,000 applications ‘overdue for completion’ at the end of the second quarter of this year.

HEALTH 16 July 2025

Doing it for themselves: the childfree ‘Sisterhood’

Doing it for themselves: the childfree ‘Sisterhood’

The idea of the ‘big Irish family’ is fading as birth rates drop and a growing number of women are choosing not to have children for various reasons.

HEALTH 16 July 2025

‘No parents beyond this point...they are using the wings you gave them'

‘No parents beyond this point...they are using the wings you gave them'

It’s only natural that our fledglings must fly away, but keep the fridge stocked, as, like homing pigeons, they’ll soon be back.

L2 16 July 2025

Back-to-school costs see parents plunged into debt

Back-to-school costs see parents plunged into debt

The costs of getting children ready for the new school year is a big financial headache for parents.

CONSUMER 16 July 2025

Parents feel the ‘voluntary contribution’ fee pressure

Parents feel the ‘voluntary contribution’ fee pressure

The voluntary contribution fee costs as much €550, but there is not enough transparency about where the money goes.

CONSUMER 16 July 2025

Beloved pups taking the woof with the smooth

Beloved pups taking the woof with the smooth

Four-legged volunteers are bringing calm to residents in public hospitals and care centres around the country – one tail wag at a time.

HEALTH 16 July 2025

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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