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

Theatres across Ireland come to life each Christmas with performances that bring the joy of song, dance and laughter to all. We slip into Dame mode and check out what’s on offer... oh yes we do!

AROUND THE COUNTRY 17 December 2025

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

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Legal advice: dealing with wills and S117 claims by children

Legal advice: dealing with wills and S117 claims by children

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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'

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

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

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

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

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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 25 June 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 25 June 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 25 June 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 25 June 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 25 June 2025

Mary Fogarty : ‘the community cafés help combat rural loneliness’

Mary Fogarty : ‘the community cafés help combat rural loneliness’

The National Community Café Action Group is calling on the Government to provide ongoing financial support.

NEWS 25 June 2025

Summer farm toys

Summer farm toys

For big kids and small, outdoor and farm toys will keep the whole family entertained all summer long.

FEATURES 25 June 2025

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Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

Our success in export markets depends not only on finding new buyers, but on protecting the strong and hard-fought position we occupy on the global stage.

Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

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