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Young people more likely to spend Christmas alone, study finds

Young people more likely to spend Christmas alone, study finds

Wed, 25 Dec, 2024

One in nine people say they will be spending Christmas Day alone this year.
Couple who met at Helen’s Bay charity swim return for another festive dip

Couple who met at Helen’s Bay charity swim return for another festive dip

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024

Among those who braved the elements on the Christmas Eve swim in Helen’s Bay were a couple who first met at the event last year
Brighter days ahead celebrated at winter solstice gatherings

Brighter days ahead celebrated at winter solstice gatherings

Sat, 21 Dec, 2024

Some of Ireland’s most ancient sites including Navan Fort in Co Armagh and Newgrange in Co Meath hosted gatherings.
Travellers and Roma face most prejudice of any ethnic group in Ireland, report finds

Travellers and Roma face most prejudice of any ethnic group in Ireland, report finds

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Women and young people were more tolerant towards Travellers and Roma than men and older age groups, the ESRI research found.
Viral Fermanagh pub returns with touching Christmas advert about grief

Viral Fermanagh pub returns with touching Christmas advert about grief

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Charlie’s Bar in Enniskillen has created the advert following the success of its viral video in 2023
In Pictures: Spooky castles and skeleton crews mark Halloween

In Pictures: Spooky castles and skeleton crews mark Halloween

Thu, 31 Oct, 2024

Skeletons, pirates and a marquee of monsters await those in search of sweets.
Pontins apologises to Irish Travellers over race discrimination

Pontins apologises to Irish Travellers over race discrimination

Mon, 02 Sep, 2024

The apology is the first stage in the company’s one-year action plan which has been launched with the EHRC to tackle discriminatory practices.
Thousands descend on Alexandra Palace to witness return of Red Bull Soapbox Race

Thousands descend on Alexandra Palace to witness return of Red Bull Soapbox Race

Sun, 23 Jun, 2024

From Belly of the Whale’s Harry Potter-inspired ‘Knight Bus’, to Fast and Furniture’s sideways Simpson’s sofa, spectators were thoroughly entertained
Damage caused by social media is ‘public health’ challenge of our time – Martin

Damage caused by social media is ‘public health’ challenge of our time – Martin

Sat, 13 Apr, 2024

The Fianna Fail leader said there is a need for a serious public debate around the issue.
Sisters bring community together giving children in hospital Easter eggs

Sisters bring community together giving children in hospital Easter eggs

Thu, 28 Mar, 2024

The family are to distribute roughly 820 Easter eggs to the charity Children’s Health Foundation at Temple Street, Dublin this year.
BBC presenter accidentally ruins surprise party in live TV blunder

BBC presenter accidentally ruins surprise party in live TV blunder

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024

BBC Weather’s Kawser Quamer revealed her niece was having a surprise birthday party on live television.
Holiday park used list of 'undesirable' Irish surnames to discriminate against Travellers

Holiday park used list of 'undesirable' Irish surnames to discriminate against Travellers

Thu, 15 Feb, 2024

Staff were instructed to decline or cancel bookings made under common Irish surnames branded ‘undesirable guests’.
Enniskillen pub behind viral Christmas ad launches clothing to tackle loneliness

Enniskillen pub behind viral Christmas ad launches clothing to tackle loneliness

Mon, 04 Dec, 2023

Charlie’s Bar Enniskillen has teamed up with local embroidery company Ted & Stitch to create a limited edition jumper, t-shirt, hat and bandana.
Family-run pub’s Christmas advert goes viral

Family-run pub’s Christmas advert goes viral

Sun, 26 Nov, 2023

The video by Charlie’s Bar in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, is described by some on social media as ‘better’ than John Lewis’s festive offering.

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