Schoolboy, Paddy Flynn, has brought Traveller issues very much to the fore in recent weeks. In this edited extract from his PhD project, Trinity student and author Frankie Gaffney, argues the Irish 'state' has and continues to be a 'cold house' for Irish Travellers and it is time to remedy that before making any exhortations to pride in our nation. 

Trish Dromey finds a TV ‘Dragons’ Den’ judge has run the rule over this big Inishmore island beach home.

Unusual entertainment, eco walks and epic dining provide weekend attractions in Roundwood House, says Joe Dermody.

A WEEK chained to your mother-in-law must seem like the worst nightmare for any man, but two who suffered through it for the sake of a free wedding walked free from their shackles yesterday.

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THE body of an 11-year-old boy arrives today in his South Tipperary home town after a family holiday tragedy in Spain on Monday last.