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# pounding the pavement
Hitting the road in the unpredictable urban/rural battleground of Cork North-Central
The constituency sees just two TDs seeking re-election, one of whom was elected only months ago.
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Feb 6th 2020, 12:02 AM

Voices
'The gap in household income in Dublin versus rural Ireland is widening'
The government’s objective of delivering growth in rural areas still remains a challenge that remains to be overcome.
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Nov 6th 2017, 6:30 AM
# ima let you finish but
Beyoncé only won an 'urban' Grammy last night - here's why that's a problem
I’mma let you finish but…
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Feb 13th 2017, 6:18 PM
# pillows of cash
Don't get enough sleep? Try getting rich
It seems wealth has its privileges.
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Apr 9th 2015, 4:10 PM
# rural affairs
Minister: 'Seriously, we haven't forgotten about rural Ireland'
Ann Phelan is travelling to Brussels today to meet with Phil Hogan.
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Jan 21st 2015, 4:45 PM
# Poverty
One third of Irish population forced to go without basic necessities
A report this morning also warns that we will need to serious investment in healthcare facilities as the number of over 85s in Ireland will double by 2025.
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Sep 1st 2014, 7:55 AM
# foxy
Foxes are in our cities but are they dangerous?
Here’s some advice on what to do and who to call if you see one in your area.
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Jun 28th 2014, 4:15 PM
# nose pegs please
New York city has trees that smell like bad sex
What else can you call an odour that recalls a mixture of ‘rotting fish and semen’? Introducing the Bradford Pear tree.
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Apr 27th 2013, 11:30 AM
# Urban Art
Meet some of the people helping to transform city streets
Can we change the streets of our city, wherever we are? These artists and business people say yes.
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Mar 24th 2013, 8:30 AM
# Heart Disease
Heart disease risk in children as young as 10 - study
The study of children from a Dublin primary school showed that 16 had risk factors for cardiovascular disease, while six had high cholesterol.
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Jan 17th 2013, 8:11 AM
# Tourism
“Disappointing” start to summer tourism season
Hotels have seen a disappointing start to the holiday season, with 50 per cent of hoteliers saying they are optimistic – less than last year.
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Jul 16th 2012, 9:22 AM
# iNauseous
Video: Watch (if you can) a man embed magnets into skin to hold iPod
Not for the squeamish…
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May 12th 2012, 2:48 PM
# built dublin
The hidden gems of Dublin architecture
Photographer and architecture graduate Lisa Cassidy spots the “beautiful, interesting, important or strange” in Dublin’s buildings and public spaces.
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Apr 22nd 2012, 6:30 PM
# Dublin
Most people recommend Dublin for visit - but only a third feel safe there at night
Findings from Your Dublin, Your Voice survey shows the capital is considered a very vibrant place – but the public have some interesting suggestions to make it even better…
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Apr 19th 2012, 6:30 AM
# bad planning
The 9 worst councils in Ireland's planning system
An Taisce has rated planning systems in 34 city and county councils. Nine of them got an ‘F’ grade.
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Apr 16th 2012, 10:46 AM
# Census 2011
All the single ladies: those in urban areas more likely to be unmarried
Altogether, there are 1.5 million single people living in Ireland.
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Mar 29th 2012, 7:51 PM
# Work Can Wait
The burning question*: Is this a 'press' or a 'cupboard'?
This and every Monday, let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
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Nov 21st 2011, 12:30 PM
# Cycling
Cyclists want cycle lane scheme halted
Lobby group explains why Government’s plan to spend €4m on cycle and walking paths outside Dublin is “a poor use of public money”…
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Aug 25th 2011, 7:53 AM