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Last week
10th March 2024 - 16th March 2024
Referendums
'Disabled people are not a burden': Campaigner thanks public for resounding No vote
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Mar 10th 2024, 12:09 PM
This month
March 2024
AS IT HAPPENED
Family and Care referendums defeated by huge margins
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Mar 9th 2024, 10:00 PM
zero for two
Varadkar says O'Gorman doesn't need to resign over referendum result
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Mar 9th 2024, 7:25 PM
family and care amendments
Referendum Q&A: What will you be asked to vote on? And what exactly is a durable relationship?
People will next week be asked to vote on amending sections of the Constitution related to the family and the provision of care.
The votes, dubbed the Family Amendment and the Care Amendment, will take place next Friday
The Constitution currently only recognises families based on marriage and refers to a woman's place 'in the home'
Not up to speed on what the referendums are about? We've got you covered
Órla Ryan
39.5k
Mar 2nd 2024, 12:05 AM
Ballot Box
Former president Mary McAleese calls for double Yes vote in referendums
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Mar 1st 2024, 3:48 PM
Last month
February 2024
choice
'He always wanted me to play rugby' - Ireland's debutant on football and family
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Feb 28th 2024, 1:00 PM
March Referendums
Here's how to register to vote (or update your information) ahead of next month's referendums
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Feb 15th 2024, 6:30 AM
reader questions
What do you want to know about the 8 March referendums? Send us your questions
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Feb 12th 2024, 1:00 PM
THE MORNING LEAD
'A legal bomb waiting to go off': The delays at the Probate Office have reached a record high
Solicitors have called on the Probate Office to reinstate its face-to-face counter service.
Delays have steadily increased after a new way of working was introduced to accommodate remote working during the Covid pandemic.
Solicitors have called on the Probate Office to reinstate its face-to-face counter service.
One solicitor said the current arrangements are "absolutely shocking".
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
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Feb 7th 2024, 12:05 AM
This year
2024
March Referendums
Referendums: Flac suggests changing 'durable relationships' wording, warns about misinformation
The Free Legal Advice Centre says the proposed changes, as currently worded, are “symbolic” and “will not deliver meaningful enforceable rights”.
16.3k
Jan 17th 2024, 9:34 AM
RELATED
Political parties to table amendments to referendum wording as Sinn Féin seeks 'clarifications'
Jan 17th 2024, 6:30 AM
Simon Harris claims single-parent families are not adequately recognised in Irish constitution
Jan 11th 2024, 2:17 PM
Not our job to win referendums for the government, says chief exec of new electoral authority
Jan 1st 2024, 11:26 AM
Women in the Home
Political parties to table amendments to referendum wording as Sinn Féin seeks 'clarifications'
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Jan 17th 2024, 6:30 AM
Last year
2023
life in conflict
Ukraine: 'This is the second Christmas our children made just one wish, to see their Dad again'
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Dec 24th 2023, 7:00 AM
stag
'It's one of the things that drives me. You're always reminded to be grateful'
Munster centre Alex Nankivell has settled into life in Ireland impressively.
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Dec 16th 2023, 6:30 AM
Women in the Home
Two referendums on gender equality and family expected to take place next year
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Sep 27th 2023, 1:25 PM
Family
'He's in good health and he's back golfing and doing everything he loves'
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Sep 16th 2023, 6:00 AM
Family
'He’s been an awesome grandad' - Lowe's father flies in for the World Cup
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Sep 12th 2023, 6:00 AM
Family
Farrell has been full of surprises. Can he lead Ireland to World Cup glory?
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Sep 9th 2023, 7:15 AM
Family
Ireland have a happy, confident camp but World Cup is a different beast
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Sep 3rd 2023, 6:30 AM
Women in the Home
Two referendums instead of one may be required on gender equality with 'tight' November timeline
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Aug 26th 2023, 8:00 AM
Family
Andy Farrell says 'circus' around Owen has been 'absolutely disgusting'
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Aug 17th 2023, 5:11 PM
Voices
Surrogacy: Hannah McCarthy travels to Kenya and finds a growing number of surrogate cases there
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Aug 7th 2023, 7:30 AM
Family
Aaron Ramsdale opens up on his wife's miscarriage during last season
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Aug 3rd 2023, 11:50 AM
stephen termini
Sister of Dublin attack victim 'overwhelmed by support of Irish people' as GoFundMe page nears $100,000
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Jul 24th 2023, 1:36 PM
Growing Up
Pandemic had no impact on the 'vast majority' of 13-year-olds' transition to secondary school
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Jul 10th 2023, 6:30 AM
Voices
Opinion: Many carers feel isolated with no confidence after being out of paid work for so long
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Jul 6th 2023, 7:00 PM
Voices
Relationships: We say opposites attract but really they complement and complete one another
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Jul 5th 2023, 7:00 PM
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'They've taken me training since I was five... it’s nice to have them there'
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Mar 18th 2023, 8:00 AM
Family
'Garry is fine' - Ringrose still playing big role with Ireland after his injury
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Mar 17th 2023, 12:51 PM
Family
'We'll see if we can squeeze the grandkids to cheer for Ireland'
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Mar 16th 2023, 5:13 PM
Family
'This is a career where you can end up in a one-bed apartment on your tod'
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Jan 17th 2023, 8:31 AM
Voices
Opinion: 'Telling my child she'd missed a school place broke my heart'
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Jan 16th 2023, 10:30 AM
Tackle Your Feelings
'It's just me doing my job, but I can see how happy it makes my family'
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Jan 4th 2023, 5:10 PM
All time
Voices
Therapist: Christmas can be tough - here's some strategies to help you mind yourself
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Dec 23rd 2022, 8:00 PM
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'I don't want to die not knowing': Adopted people share their search to find their identity
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Dec 11th 2022, 12:05 AM
Maternity Leave
New scheme to allow councillor appoint temporary substitute while on maternity leave
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Nov 22nd 2022, 1:57 PM
Emotions
'I'd class myself as a feel-type coach' - Farrell fosters family vibe with Ireland
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Nov 18th 2022, 6:15 AM
Voices
Opinion: 'Travelling to Limerick in search of college digs as a care-leaver felt so lonely'
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Sep 18th 2022, 7:45 AM
suftum
Henderson hungry for Ulster to end 'incredibly frustrating' few years
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Sep 8th 2022, 7:10 AM
Bereavement leave could be paid out of the Social Insurance Fund in the future
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Aug 22nd 2022, 12:05 AM