Thousands of young people will gather in Dublin this weekend to exhibit a range of projects aimed at improving their local communities.

Kayley Woollacott was widowed at 31 when her husband Richard finally lost his long battle with depression last year. She was left with a young daughter, a racing stable and two options. Fight or flight. She chose the former and has dealt the sort of grief that could crush a lesser mortal in a remarkably robust and positive way. She has embraced the legacy of her husband’s death to publicise the need for dialogue on men’s mental health while at the same time raising significant funds for charities working in the field.

Meghan may have had surgery to remove her bony bumps but before you go under the knife there are simpler and cheaper options to consider, writes Deirdre Reynolds.

While the vast majority (98%) of those who were looking after home/family in 2016 were women, the CSO figures show the number of men looking after home/family nearly doubled in the 10 years up to 2016, rising from 4,900 to 9,200.

This week I’m sharing my top Christmas gift and stocking filler ideas. Recipe wise, I’ve got two delicious sweet treats, perfect for when you want something that’s super healthy but tastes indulgent.

Jen Hogan’s ode to her beloved dog Rodney, who sadly passed away, is a reminder of how pets become real members of our families

The shoe must go on!

Sisters Gigi and Bella Hadid have confirmed they are both returning to the Victoria's Secret show this year.

By his side to support him at the audition was his mother Kim, despite giving birth to a little girl, Bella a mere five days ago.

Do we sense some original Bella hits?

Surprisingly, the appearance of a plus-size model on a fashion catwalk can still raise eyebrows, as Carolyn Moore.

Some of the stranger stories from around the world

Josh's dog had died last year.

Louisiana woman Hollie was reviewing her CCTV footage when she noticed someone trespassing on her property - to hug her dog.

1. The 5 Misfits by Beatrice Alemagna (Frances Lincoln, €16.70 HB)

A couple in England have been told to restrain their cat or face having their mail deliveries suspended.

Valentine’s Day and Christmas are two of the most common time for marriage

Bernardine Coverley, daughter of Irish parents who ran a pub in Brixton, met the painter, Lucian Freud when she was 16 and he was 20 years her senior.

WALES: Viking coins from 1,000 years ago have been officially declared as treasure.

There's another superhero spin off movie on the way, and this time its Gambit's turn to get some solo action.

LIZ O’DONNELL says she’s enjoying her “very challenging” role as chairwoman of the Road Safety Authority. 

We still don’t understand the real thing, so we’re right to worry about the rise of AI, writes Bella Bathurst

A look at the quirkier side of life as we bring you the most viewed content from the ExamViral section of irishexaminer.com.

Poor Bella managed to run away from her dog sitters after her owner had left her to begin a trip to Florida.

TOM Hardy stars as Max Rockatansky in Mad Max: Fury Road (15A), the fourth outing for the ‘road warrior’ struggling to survive in the bleak wastelands of a post-apocalyptic Earth.

Tonight's TV tips.

This emotional video brought a tear or two to our eyes today.

Bigger girls should not need the ‘Fatkini Movement’ to embolden them to proudly don bikinis, but sexism insists that they cover up, says Suzanne Harrington

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Your spoiler-free guide to what to look out for on the box tonight.

A dramatic May Day cliff rescue ended in elation as heroic coastguard volunteers returned to its owners a dog that fell 45m.

A family whose pet was torn apart by a pair of roaming dogs have warned of the potential risk to children.

Fan rings 999 to complain about Man U form

The Rising of Bella Casey

Breaking Bad, Gatsby and Game of Thrones have all inspired baby names in the UK this year, while the desire not to be seen as a “Kate copycat” had led to a decline in the popularity of royal names, according to website BabyCentre.

Kildare woman Margaret McDonald, who supplied outfits to Kate Middleton at her firm, has been announced as head of design at Victoria’s Secret as the US lingerie company eyes up global expansion, reports Kyran FitzGerald.

The campaigner who spearheaded efforts to highlight the maltreatment of patients at Stafford Hospital is set to leave the town after being subjected to abuse by some local people.

At just six, Isabella Barrett is a millionaire, an international pageant sensation, and has just launched her own jewellery line.

The Twilight team finally has the respect it deserves.