Parents breaking down under the strain of ‘educational apartheid’, writes Michael Clifford.

‘More mná’ was the slogan printed on Social Democrat councillor Holly Cairn’s badges as she and her campaigners pounded the pavements and by-roads around Cork South West’s extensive sprawl.

People Before Profit has today suspended its election candidate in Galway West, Joe Loughnane, after a claim of "unacceptable" behaviour.

Mark Molloy, one of two patient advocate on the HSE board, stepped down in protest at what he said was the "tokenistic" treatment of patients.

Here is a selection of people who are starting interesting new roles with public and private organisations in Ireland.

At her lowest moment, Stephanie Cotter decided to aim high.

Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty and his family had a lucky escape after their car went on fire just moments after they got out of it.

OUR fascination with interiors inspiration (in print, online and of course in the likes of social media sites like Pinterest and Instagram) is not going anywhere any time soon.

The family of a grandfather who suffered a serious head injury after being involved in an accident in Portugal say they are trying to raise the funds to get him home on an air ambulance to Ireland.

In a Facebook post, the shop said that they were forced to close down due to accumulating debt.

A record-breaking crowd of 56,114, but the fare they bore witness to won’t live long in the memory as Dublin needed just five scores to secure a third consecutive All-Ireland ladies football title

Atiyah will be the first storm to blow across Ireland, Britain, and the Netherlands this winter, with Brendan, Ciara, and Dennis set to among those that will follow.

A motorist is facing prosecution following the death of a teenager after she was knocked down in Cork on New Year's Eve, it has emerged.

Women may only account for just 6.5% of the Naval Service but for the first time in its history, three of its ships - a third of the fleet - are being captained by female Lieutenant Commanders.

If you are looking for a Muse to inspire that break-through book, look no further than Limerick-based best-selling novelist Roisin Meaney, writes John Rainsford

Róisín O is one half of Thanks Brother with John Broe.

If you've been listening to podcasts for a couple of months or years, you’ve probably got some old reliables at this stage, ones you might forget about for a couple of weeks but whose episodes you always try to catch up on.

An IADA antique dealer could give you the inside track on a truly eclectic interior that perfectly marries old and new, says Kya deLongchamps.

Esther N McCarthy sorts out your shelves and shells as part of this week’s picks.

Galway manager Tim Rabbitte wants to see his side hit new heights against Cork in the Lidl National Football League Division 1 final after they eased past Donegal in the last four.

Galway’s outstanding form this spring continued as they burst out of the blocks against Donegal and easily secured their place in the Lidl Ladies NFL Division 1 final, their first time to reach that decider since 2015.

Maria Boyle’s ‘Newborn Identity’ is incredibly funny but does not shy away from the serious issues many mums will relate to, writes

Dublin manager Mick Bohan praised his squad’s experienced players as they got back to winning ways in their Lidl NFL clash with Tipperary.

RTÉ’s latest series of Home Rescue sees a Cork mum with eight sons — all with names beginning with the letter K — declutter her home. Ailin Quinlan meets the family.

The HSE has acknowledged that its failure, “for several years, to acknowledge or address” the deficiencies in care that left baby Róisín Conroy permanently disabled, caused “unacceptable” additional stress to her family.

“Life is good,” reports Peter Acheson down the phone-line from the United Arab Emirates.

Suzy O’Mullane has had more than her fair share of tragedy, but she wouldn’t want her work to be seen as mawkish, writes Marjorie Brennan.

Health Minister Simon Harris has moved to reassure expectant mothers over the safety of foetal heart monitors in the country’s maternity units following revelations that the HSE has ordered a review over concerns dating back to 2009.

New Tyrone chairman Michael Kerr has called for unity following his election to the top post in a dramatic election at Garvaghey.

Carnacon 0-15 Mourneabbey 1-10: The perfect send-off.

Staunton collected seven points and lifted national silverware for the Mayo club as Cork opponents Mourneabbey lost a final for the third time in four seasons.

A 15-year-old girl, who suffered an electric shock while exiting from a jacuzzi in her swimwear, was, unknown to her parents, used in a training video shown to staff at a gym where the incident happened, it has been alleged.

The family of a Co Antrim gardener killed in a suspected hit-and-run in Liverpool have described him as a kind-hearted man who had an illustrious career ahead of him.

Is your name Jack or Jacqui?

The body of missing woman Roisin Dolan has been found

Full-time student and lone- parent Róisín Smyth, 27, rents a two-bedroom apartment with her two-year-old daughter, having previously lived in emergency accommodation.

Faith wrote poems as a teenager, but as an adult got diverted. She has worked as a model, and in Penneys, and whilst taking her degree did a stint in arts administration, but since graduating, has worked in the disability sector.

What happens when a self-confessed shopaholic tries to give up buying clothes for a month? Roisín Burke gives it her best shot, with mixed results

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Róisín Burke, 29, from Limerick will be taking part in the half marathon at next month’s Cork City Marathon.

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