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PASSING the driving test in Ireland may seem straightforward, however with the national average pass rate standing at only 53.35%, there's still a lot to learn about how to pass the driving test first time. Ideally, when you begin to learn how to ...

28 Dec 2021 at 12:40

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Coping with bereavement

Coping with bereavement Many of us would agree that losing a loved one can be one of the most devastating experiences of our lives. The word bereavement itself comes from the German rauben, meaning to rob. This can be a very apt description of ...

28 Dec 2021 at 11:12

On The Road

How to check your car tyres

AS with everything, car tyres suffer wear and tear with use. As the tyres wear and thread depth decreases, your grip reduces and stopping time increases in wet conditions. It's important to check your car tyres regularly to ensure they are ...

28 Dec 2021 at 12:33

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Where to go if you need support after the death of a loved one

Following the burial of a loved one, the days after the funeral are a lonely time as friends and sympathisers return to their regular lives. It's a difficult adjustment period and one which most struggle with. The comforting thing to note ...

28 Dec 2021 at 11:21

National News

New awareness campaign warns Irish public of fire risks over festive period

The Department of Housing has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of the increased risks of fire over the festive period. The Department's National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM) is pushing the campaign to ...

07 Dec 2022 at 12:14

Christmas

Festive Feuds: How to handle offensive questions from family members this Christmas

Christmas is for spending time with family, whatever that looks like for you, but what if you’re feeling slightly apprehensive about seeing people you just know will ask intrusive questions? Queries like, ‘Do you have a ...

16 Dec 2022 at 10:10

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What to do when a loved one dies abroad

When a family member dies abroad, returning their body home to Ireland is a distressing and arduous period. Making arrangements to return the body may seem overwhelming, however the Irish Foreign Affairs Department and ...

28 Dec 2021 at 11:23

Christmas

Fancy a break from turkey? How to switch up your Christmas Day eating traditions

It’s a risky business, attempting to edit Christmas. From who hosts and gets to place the angel on top of the tree (oh, the arguments), to what time it’s acceptable to start opening presents (not before 7am, surely!) ...

21 Dec 2022 at 14:11

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Dealing with practical matters after a death

Whether a death is anticipated or unexpected, it is a very difficult time for those close to the deceased. It is also a time when many decisions need to be taken, often very soon after the death, and this can cause ...

28 Dec 2021 at 11:13

Arts & Entertainment

National: In pictures - Super Sunday in Stradbally at Electric Picnic 2023

Laois was lovely and Stradbally simply super on Sunday at Electric Picnic 2023 where a huge crowd thronged the Stradbally Hall for the final day of Ireland's most popular music festival. Photographer Alf Harvey ...

04 Sept 2023 at 08:56

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5 ways you can help a friend or family member going through grief during Covid-19

The Irish Hospice Foundation has suggested some simple things we can do to help our friends or fellow loved ones through a bereavement during the Covid-19 restrictions. - To help a grieving friend, think about ...

28 Dec 2021 at 11:25

Christmas

Missing a wild night out this Christmas? Here's why you should stay in!

For some of us, a traditional Christmas Eve down the pub or shared with a friend round at their house will still be a possibility (until 8pm!) and a wonderful excuse to catch up, have a few drinks and revel ...

20 Dec 2022 at 11:37

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