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Cork’s deputy Lord Mayor - Fianna Fail’s Ken O’Flynn - considers future in party after rainbow flag row, 2FM sports show Game On paid their respects to Bill O’Herlihy last night, Coronation Street’s Deirdre Barlow will return to the Rovers as a ghost and children have lucky escape after tornado picks up bouncy castle.  Just some of the latest and most read stories on irishexaminer.com.

Man Up is the romantic comedy of the moment, But the phrase ‘man up’ really annoys, Caroline Allen who thinks it sends out the wrong message to men about mental health

Frances Fitzgerald confirms independent inquiry into Siteserv deal; A 102-year-old woman sees her younger self dancing on film for the first time ever; and top editors reveal the ‘write’ way to get published. These are some of the latest and most read news on irishexaminer.com this lunchtime.

While the notion of being a lady or a gentleman can seem more Downton Abbey than 2015 Ireland, Caroline Allen says that good manners are the true mark of character and are sadly rare

As companies like Google welcome dogs in the workplace, Caroline Allen hears how pooches can boost morale and productivity, as well as attract new customers to businesses

Can you imagine being so dedicated to vintage clothing that you wear it to work, going out at night, even doing your weekly shop? 

The rural setting didn’t stop people putting on the gladrags at the Ploughing Championships. Caroline Allen checked out the chic on show at the popular event

 

Fear of seeming friendless or single prevents many people, especially women, from socialising or travelling by themselves, but going solo has its advantages, says Caroline Allen.