Andrea Mara tries to figure out: which is easier, going out to work or being a stay-at-home mother? Other mothers weigh in

It is said politics shouldn’t mix with sport but it certainly put a purposeful pep in the step of many of the participants in the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon as thousands ran to raise funds and awareness for neglected and struggling causes.

Five reports into the deaths of children known to the care services have found shortcomings in how the cases were dealt with.

Helen O’Callaghan looks at kids’ activities on offer at the Body&Soul festival.

It may be over 20 years since Billy Twomey last competed in his native Cork city, but he had no problems recalling it yesterday, considering he won a puissance on a horse called Larry Hagman.

Avril Lavigne wants to make a Christmas album now she has beaten Lyme disease.

Our family were probably the first tourists in Baltimore,” quips Stuart Musgrave, as he prepares to sell his family’s current base on Cove Road in this appealing West Cork village, known far and wide, and over the seas, for its tourism, sailing, ferries and fishing.

Turners Cross, Cork €220,000

Avril Lavigne has defended her new music video for the track 'Hello Kitty' claiming it is not racist.

Pet-friendly businesses could attract more foreign visitors, says Louise Roseingrave.

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To all the single ladies — here’s a man who wants to get serious.

Though Galway firefighter Kenny McNamara seems to have lost some of his uniform, he’s sure to set a few hearts ablaze this festive season.

Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger have gotten married.

A woman who never gave up on her once wayward daughter has been named Mum of the Year.

Avril Lavigne references Radiohead on her new track.

Avril Flanagan had been stabbed so many times that her mother thought she was wearing red.

The mother of Avril Flanagan revealed last night she is haunted by visions of her daughter’s killer cleaning up while Avril lay dead on his floor.

The jilted lover of Avril Flanagan was last night facing 20 years behind bars after being convicted of her murder.

Avril Flanagan’s killer apologised to her family moments after dramatically confessing in court that he had stabbed his ex-girlfriend nearly 50 times — an attack during which she was conscious the entire time.

Avril Lavigne and Brody Jenner have reportedly split up.

Avril Lavigne has been left with a "black eye" and a "bloody nose" after being attacked by five people.

IRISH men are less likely to find love by using online dating websites, an industry study has claimed.

IF A 48-year-old man with Down syndrome tried to hug you in a supermarket, would you move away?

A leading figure in the music industry has brought a High Court action claiming his wife has suffered irreversible brain damage as a result of medical negligence.

Avril Lavigne is in a “great place” with ex-husband Deryck Whibley.

Avril Lavigne’s siblings used to mock her singing.

Avril Lavigne almost exposed her breasts to fans on Wednesday.

Avril Lavigne is to release a “deeper, emotional” new album.

The young are often unheard, but the girls of St Aloysius College are outspoken and articulate on the state of their nation, says Kerrie Kennedy

Avril Lavigne's divorce from Deryck Whibley has been finalised.

Rihanna wanted Avril Lavigne to sing on ‘Loud’.

Connacht 16 Bayonne 13

Avril Lavigne and Brody Jenner have had matching tattoos.

Avril Lavigne reportedly had a screaming row with Lindsay Lohan last week.

Avril Lavigne drunkenly declared her love for Brody Jenner while singing karaoke.

The ‘Sk8er Boi’ singer Avril Lavigne – who filed for divorce from rocker husband Deryck Whibley last October, a month after they separated – has been enjoying a low-key romance with the 26-year-old reality TV star Brody Jenner for several weeks.

WITH a loud cry, the first Irish baby of the decade arrived at Waterford Regional Hospital at 28 seconds past midnight.

Avril Lavigne is reportedly dating Lindsay Lohan’s ex-boyfriend.

Avril Lavigne has split from her husband, Deryck Wibley of multi-million-selling Canadian punk band Sum 41.

A 36-YEAR-OLD Limerick man died in the early hours of Saturday morning as two friends watched in horror as they and a Garda tried valiantly to free him from the submerged car in which he was trapped.