AI being examined for use in State’s breast cancer screening amid missed targets
Health Service Executive says it is ‘exploring’ using new technology due to increased demand and shortage of radiographers
For You
A selection of the best human interest reporting, interviews, opinion and lifestyle features.
Shouty phone calls on buses, cyclists on footpaths ... Civilisation is falling apart
The more we tolerate mé féinism the less likely we are to treat each other as human beings, and the more society tears itself apart
I’ve changed my mind about extensions. They can be great for women with thinning hair
Experts advise on the hair types best suited to extensions and those who should avoid taking the plunge
Joanne McNally is every Irish woman’s best friend. The begrudgers won’t make a dent in her
This brilliant comic deserves every opportunity coming her way
‘I had no idea that being pregnant increased your risk of getting a blood clot’
Blood clots can happen to anyone, but pregnancy and birth raise risks for women
Open days: Parents need to know the difference between encouraging a child and deciding for them
Guardians can research the multiple choices available and act as a sounding board, but an independent decision is key to success
Are women in your workplace earning less? A new Government website lifts the lid
Ireland’s national gender pay gap stands at 8.3%
Sally Rooney could have made things a great deal easier for herself. She chose not to
There are very few writers as famous as Rooney, and almost none as willing to leverage that fame as bravely for a moral cause
Gugai MacNamara of the Róisín Dubh: ‘There’s a wildness to Galway’
Róisín Dubh music booker on the pull of Galway, the importance of grassroots venues to artists, and the negativity around immigration
The village fighting a data centre: ‘The country has been sold out to big tech’
A proposed new development in Kilmeaden village in Co Waterford has got local residents asking pointed questions including: who are data centres good for, and at what cost?
I wore my own wedding dress to my friend’s wedding. I felt foxy and fabulous
The bride insisted on my wearing it so vociferously that it would have been rude not to
Lena Dunham’s Girls will be glorious again as long as it sticks to this one principle
The HBO show’s revival offers an intriguing chance to move on from the woeful way it ended in 2017
For survivors, failed George Gibney investigations were ‘nearly worse than the abuse’
As the survivors try to pick up the pieces of their lives, the justice system that betrayed them should not be let off the hook
Simone Gannon: Six good beauty buys under €25
From a €10 eye cream to a revamped foundation, these are the new affordable beauty products to know about
‘It’s not as scary as you think,’ I tell friends expecting their first child. I’m lying
When my kids were babies and we were sleep deprived and generally petrified, I presumed they were in mortal danger at all times
‘I felt so broken’: Three mothers on the impact of stillbirths and miscarriages
On Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, October 15th, three mothers talk about their bereavement – and the long road to healing
I adore hearing about friends’ neighbourhood WhatsApp groups. Should I set one up?
Anecdotal evidence suggests that package stealing is rare, while package minding is de rigueur
Restaurant review: Dylan McGrath’s latest offering delivers an expertly executed pizza party
Dylan McGrath’s latest dining proposition is simple, compelling and worthy of praise
‘I don’t get on with my husband’s sisters, and it’s affecting our marriage’
Tell Me About It: ‘At one get-together, his sister described me as mean and selfish to my face’
My oldest friend is about to turn 40. He tells me he feels good about this
Dinner with him after a long absence requires no warm-up. It reminds me why making new friendships is worth the effort
I had my first breast check in my mid-thirties – here’s how it went
I’ve now made it my mission to incorporate regular breast checks into my routine
Irish house price inflation slows as affordability constraints bite
Asking price inflation softens to 3.9%, according to property website MyHome
Are we turning a corner on housing?
There are some positive signs in the latest MyHome report and mood music in the industry
Is my €1,000 monthly childcare bill really falling to €550?
Calculating your childcare costs requires navigating a series of interconnected fees and subsidies
Ireland’s new investment scheme: What will I make if I put €20, €200 or €500 in a month?
We look at four different scenarios that could unfold for different types of investor
From Ireland to New Zealand and back again. Twice
As a child moving back to Ireland, my classmates welcomed me as if I had never not been sitting beside them
‘Each piece must be timeless, and bring joy’: Joanne Hynes on her 10-year collaboration with Dunnes Stores
The acclaimed fashion designer works on instinct rather than formula, exploring both newness and nostalgia
The best gigs abroad in 2026-2027: Who to see and where to see them
From Berlin to Barcelona, New York to Reykjavik, these are the great cities to visit for a gig this autumn and winter
‘I’ve fallen for a man at work, but he might still be married’
Ask Roe: One of my friends thinks we are already an ‘item’ just by the way we interact
How much are we being watched in our everyday lives without realising?
How much are we being watched in our everyday lives without realising?
Location tracking: ‘I can easily see where 80% of the people I know currently are’
We live in a world of surveillance. Our phones, our apps, security cameras and doorbells can track us. Does this enable or inhibit people’s development?
Irish cosy gaming: Where the stakes are low and the stress is lower
Forget about high-octane car chases. Sushi on Wheels and Éalú are about relaxation, creativity and mindfulness
Paternity leave shouldn’t be a privilege only the likes of Simon Harris can afford
Fatherhood is not so visible in the workplace where patriarchal conventions persist
I’ve tried many red lipsticks over the years – these are my favourites, old and new
From classic favourites to head-turning new launches, these are the best red lipsticks across a range of price points and finishes
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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