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# people - Wednesday 15 May, 2013
Column: We have a president with an opinion, what’s the big deal?
Michael D Higgins won the Irish presidential elections based on his vision of a ‘radically inclusive Republic’. So how could anyone be surprised about him elaborating on that vision, asks Maura Adshead.
# people - Friday 10 May, 2013
Two arrested in James Cahillane murder investigation
Cahillane was last seen on 18 April. His body was found the following day after a fire in his home.
# people - Friday 19 April, 2013
Column: To bring about any change, we must redefine what we expect from our politicians
If we want to reclaim the current political landscape we need to re-establish the ground rules for office holders and ensure their words turn into actions, writes Martin Critten.
# people - Thursday 28 March, 2013
Column: It’s time to tackle decline in rural Ireland
Rural Ireland is experiencing a demise, with empty shop buildings, damaged roads and a lack of essential services. Action needs to be taken now or we could see whole parts of the country uninhabited, writes John Verling.
# people - Friday 8 March, 2013
24 breathtaking photos taken by Irish camera club members
Irish Photographic Federation competition shows off some of the best photos taken by Irish enthusiasts this past year.
# people - Saturday 16 February, 2013
VIDEO: What is happiness?
Irish director Conor Horgan asked pensioners, children, homeless people, advertising executives, recovering addicts and more about their experiences of happiness.
# people - Tuesday 22 January, 2013
Over 1,000 people rescued by RNLI lifeboats last year
The busiest lifeboat station in Ireland last year was in Bangor, Co Down – which carried out half of its callouts during the hours of darkness.
# people - Thursday 27 December, 2012
19 absolutely stunning Sony World Photography contenders
There is just one week left for entries in prestigious global contest – and the competition is fierce.
# people - Thursday 6 December, 2012
Report: Over half of nursing home staff have seen residents neglected
They said they had seen other staff members neglecting the residents, while a quarter said they had seen psychologically abusive acts take place.
# people - Saturday 1 December, 2012
12 beautiful images from the National Geographic Photo Contest
Beauty, wonder, wisdom.
# people - Wednesday 14 November, 2012
Who’s the sexiest man in the world right now?
Look at him there, the sexy beast.
# people - Monday 22 October, 2012
People living with psoriasis ‘avoid social situations’
World Psoriasis Day is being marked on 29 October. A new survey says that some people find psoriasis reduced their confidence over time.
# people - Sunday 19 August, 2012
Column: How to stop crises becoming disasters
On World Humanitarian Day, Concern Director in Kenya Anne O’Mahony writes from Nairobi on tackling the underlying causes of vulnerability to the worst effects of manmade and natural shocks.
# people - Sunday 15 July, 2012
Cork Penny Dinners appeals for food donations
The charity feeds 1000 hungry people in need a week – and is looking for donations of food to help it continue its work.
# people - Friday 29 June, 2012
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes to divorce
The Hollywood power couple have been married for five years.
# people - Monday 13 February, 2012
UN human rights chief urges international community to “act now” on Syria
High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, told the General Assembly that the Government of Syria has failed to protect its people.
# people - Monday 31 October, 2011
Seven billionth baby welcomed to the world
The world’s population is expected to reach 7 billion today – and the births of new babies is being celebrated worldwide. But some remind us that not all births are registered.
# people - Wednesday 28 September, 2011
WATCH: What would you do if you won the Lotto?
How would you spend an unexpected windfall – charity donations, a house, a holiday, a woman? Or would you just take out a massive ad in the papers to make all your enemies jealous…
































