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<p>Research from Trinity College found that just over 29% of grandparents in Ireland over the age of 70 provide childcare for their grandchildren and on average provide around 16 hours per month of childcare</p>

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Consumer Corner: Should grandparents be paid for minding their grandkids?

Childcare can be expensive — an Early Years Sector report says it can cost just over €700 a month for each child

<p>The couple surprised Fergus’ parents first, before travelling to Donegal on Monday to surprise the McCaffertys.</p>

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Watch: Irish grandparents meet one-year-old grandson for the first time

The special bond between grandparent and grandchild created through childminding

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The special bond between grandparent and grandchild created through childminding

Grandparents’ role in lives of pupils examined in new six-year investigation

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Grandparents’ role in lives of pupils examined in new six-year investigation

Paschal Donohoe to consider proposal for 'granny grant' in budget

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Paschal Donohoe to consider proposal for 'granny grant' in budget

Grandparents can play a vital role in helping to raise children

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Grandparents can play a vital role in helping to raise children

VIDEO: Meeting Oz-born grandson for the first time in Cork

VIDEO: Meeting Oz-born grandson for the first time in Cork

It’s a golden family moment which will resonate with thousands of Irish families separated by emigration.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2015

VIDEO: Grandparents meet their grandchild for the first time in emotional homecoming

VIDEO: Grandparents meet their grandchild for the first time in emotional homecoming

Irishman John O’Regan has been living in Australia for the last ten years where he met his Fiancee Claire.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2015

I don’t want to see granny

I don’t want to see granny

YOU’RE about to visit Granny when your child announces he doesn’t want to go.

Sat, 23 May, 2015