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Vicky Phelan: Tragic accident from youth shaped who I am today

Cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan has described how being in a car accident when she was a teenager - in which her then-boyfriend and two others were killed - helped give her the strength she needed to stand up for those affected by the CervicalCheck scandal.

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LISTEN: Christy Moore opens up about the loss of his dad, hate mail and his sobriety

Speaking with Ruairí McKiernan on his Love and Courage podcast, Christy says the death of his father had a profound impact on him that he still feels today.

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Army told to include State logo on promotional material despite ‘politicising’ concerns

The Defence Forces was worried about commemorative videos for its work being ‘politicised’ after being told it had to include a logo for the Government of Ireland.

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Frances Black gives honest account of addiction and life as a Senator

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A question of taste with Kathy Scott

Irish campaigner releases powerful video calling the nation to action

"It is time to be our own heroes, and believe that this small beautiful Atlantic island can be everything we dream it can be."

Thu, 21 Apr, 2016

Fundraiser for mother who wrote open letter about life on the poverty line

A fundraising effort has been established to aid a single mother whose open letter on her life of poverty went viral this week.

Sun, 21 Feb, 2016

Michael D Higgins calls on Council of State to discuss asylum bill

President Michael D Higgins has confirmed he is convening a meeting of the Council of State to examine whether the Government’s new asylum-seeker legislation is “repugnant” to the Constitution and should be forwarded to the Supreme Court.

Thu, 24 Dec, 2015

Industry group criticised over plan for drink

A controversial Diageo-funded alcohol awareness campaign has been criticised for not recommending a ban on alcohol sponsorship of sport.

Thu, 24 Sep, 2015

Diageo Ireland chief steps down from anti-alcohol abuse campaign board

Health Minister Leo Varadkar has welcomed the decision by the head of Diageo Ireland to step down from the board of the 'Stop Out-of-Control Drinking' campaign.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2015

Diageo to launch careful drinking campaign

Diageo, the country’s largest drinks company and owner of Guinness, is to pour millions into a public awareness campaign aimed at preventing excessive drinking.

Fri, 13 Feb, 2015

Criticism of new alcohol awareness campaign funded by industry

A youth campaigner has attacked a new campaign to tackle alcohol abuse, which he says can’t work because it’s funded by the drinks giant, Diageo.

Thu, 12 Feb, 2015

Ireland can eradicate homelessness by historic 1916 anniversary and here’s how

As Ireland’s homelessness crisis continues, some groups are starting to look outside of Ireland for possible solutions, writes Ruairi McKiernan. 

Wed, 03 Dec, 2014

At last we get regulation

It is disappointing that it has taken the ongoing CRC scandal to finally create the political will to appoint a charity regulator.

Sat, 25 Jan, 2014

Israeli peace wall ‘saved thousands of lives’

Ruairi McKiernan (Letters, Dec 13) uses the death of Nelson Mandela to attack Israel, saying the Palestinians experience a new ‘Berlin Wall.’

Tue, 17 Dec, 2013

Chelsea Manning paying heavy price for a free society

Peace campaigner Ruairí McKiernan spoke to Susan Manning, the mother of the US army whistleblower formerly known as Bradley, about her son’s actions

Sat, 14 Dec, 2013

An advocate for justice and global democracy

Nelson Mandela was not just a campaigner and leader for his own people. He was an advocate for freedom, justice and democracy everywhere.

Fri, 13 Dec, 2013

Council of State convenes to discuss abortion bill

President Michael D Higgins has until Wednesday to decide if new abortion legislation should be tested in the Supreme Court.

Mon, 29 Jul, 2013

Protest and survive or injustice will thrive

The right to peaceful assembly and free expression has never been more important, says Ruairí McKiernan

Mon, 17 Jun, 2013

I’m prepared to stay and fight for a bright future

More than 300,000 people have left Ireland in the past four years. Tempting as it is, Ruairí McKiernan is prepared to stay to help make the country a better place

Thu, 16 May, 2013

Council of state named

A BRITISH councillor is among seven people nominated to the Council of State by President Michael D Higgins.

Sat, 07 Jan, 2012

President Higgins appoints his Council of State

An London based politician and a former Supreme Court Judge are among the seven people appointed to the Council of State by the President Michael D Higgins.

Fri, 06 Jan, 2012

Heroin epidemic gripping Ireland, say youth groups

IRELAND is in the grip of a “heroin epidemic”, while alcohol abuse among the young is leading them towards drug use, two youth support organisations warned yesterday.

Fri, 09 Sep, 2011

Politics popular with youth: poll

DESPITE talk of disillusionment with politics among young people, a poll suggests that just 6% will not use their vote in tomorrow’s election.

Thu, 24 Feb, 2011

Vigils mark Suicide Prevention Day

A SERIES of candelit vigils took place last night around the country to mark World Suicide Prevention Day.

Tue, 11 Sep, 2007

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