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<p>At Araglin Animal Sanctuary, Andrew Boyle shares a moment with a spirited young parrot perched on his shoulder, its wings beating wildly. Picture Chani Anderson</p>

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My Life with Andrew Boyle: My pet wallaby Dora ran away from home — a real explorer

"Dora hadn’t always been known by that name but rather earned the term of endearment from the media and public. It had been days since she ran away from home and people were talking about little else."

<p> Musician Eoin Coughlan of the Oars at home in Ballynora, Cork. Picture: David Creedon</p>

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My Life with Eoin Coughlan: 'We played on stage with Robbie Williams in Croke Park'

<p> Vet Carl McAuliffe: You are stitching up a lion's wounds the same way you would on a cat or dog. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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My Life with Carl McAuliffe: I operate on lions and other animals in Fota

My Life with Jim O'Sullivan: ‘Nothing could have prepared me for the Spike Island Prison riots’

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My Life with Jim O'Sullivan: ‘Nothing could have prepared me for the Spike Island Prison riots’

My Life with Paw Print Bakery's Lucy Marshman: ‘I make birthday cakes for dogs’

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My Life with Paw Print Bakery's Lucy Marshman: ‘I make birthday cakes for dogs’

My Life with Matt Real: 'I starred nude in a film written by my wife'

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My Life with Matt Real: 'I starred nude in a film written by my wife'

My Life with Emma Quirke: 'I represented Ireland as a competitive puzzler'

My Life with Emma Quirke: 'I represented Ireland as a competitive puzzler'

"Last April, I realised a lifelong dream after scooping first prize in the solo category of the inaugural UK National Jigsaw Puzzle Championship in Bradford. I completed a 500-piece puzzle in a record time of 41 minutes and 55 seconds."

Sat, 02 Aug, 2025

My Life with Úna Keating: I'll never forget a bare-bottomed patient's escape from hospital

My Life with Úna Keating: I'll never forget a bare-bottomed patient's escape from hospital

Artist Úna Keating reflects on one unforgettable night in the early 90s when a post-op patient escaped — hospital gown and all

Sat, 26 Jul, 2025

My Life with Claire Keaty: When I became pregnant we set up a circus to support our family

My Life with Claire Keaty: When I became pregnant we set up a circus to support our family

Claire Keaty of the Wobbly Circus says her partner hitchhiked to Cork hoping to meet her again after a chance encounter — and spotted her from the car as she walked down the road

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025

My Life with Pat Horgan: Jerry Lee Lewis borrowed cash from me. I never got my fiver back

My Life with Pat Horgan: Jerry Lee Lewis borrowed cash from me. I never got my fiver back

Our Spotify was a wireless with a choice between opera or crooners like Bing Crosby.

Sat, 12 Jul, 2025

My Life with UCC's Stephen Bean: 'I found friendship in a leper colony'

My Life with UCC's Stephen Bean: 'I found friendship in a leper colony'

The retired filmmaker opens up about a formative experience that shaped his relationships

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025