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Alannah McGrath says her life as a young carer and Leaving Cert student is 'a balancing act'

Working hard: Teen carer prepares for Leaving Cert

The Leaving Cert exams begin in a fortnight, with many students across the country planning the next two weeks of study carefully.

Education • 22 May 24

The ring is 1.5 carat blue sapphire and most likely an engagement ring

Mystery of the engagement ring found in Wicklow Mountains

Can you help to solve the mystery of an engagement ring found on a hike in the Wicklow mountains?

Ireland • 10 Apr 24

Claire Shorten applied for 60 teaching positions over four years

Blind woman forges her own path to pursue teaching dream

A Dublin woman who became blind after brain tumour surgery is forging her own path to pursue her dream of a career in teaching.

Ireland • 30 Mar 24

Ms Justice Marie Baker is Chair of The Electoral Commission

Referendums: Q&A with The Electoral Commission

You have been asking plenty of questions about the upcoming referendums on family and care on our social media platforms.

Ireland • 20 Feb 24

Mark Loughran and John Parnell tend to the baby birch trees

TCD to give away 100 baby trees grown 'accidentally'

Trinity College Dublin is giving away more than 100 birch seedlings that it "accidentally" grew during 'No Mow May' last year.

Climate Change • 24 Jan 24

Siofra Lawless won gold at the World Junior Boxing Championships in early December.

Watch: Young boxing champion punches high for 2024

Ireland's newly-crowned World Junior Boxing Champion is aiming to give 2024 her best shot yet.

Ireland • 30 Dec 23

Conor Byrne's mother Ann had a stroke when he was eight years old.

Watch: Young carer hopes for new home in 2024

The recent recipient of the Leinster Young Carer of the Year and his mother are facing homelessness.

Ireland • 27 Dec 23

Layla Doherty from Donegal says her home has been 'destroyed' by mica

Miss Earth Ireland to highlight mica issue in Vietnam

A Co Donegal woman will highlight the mica defective block problem in the final of the 2023 Miss Earth pageant in Vietnam tomorrow.

Ulster • 21 Dec 23

The ISL team consists of two hearing and two Deaf interpreters

Watch: Meet the team who bring Toy Show magic in ISL

The team of interpreters who bring the magic of the Late Late Toy Show to the Deaf community are making their final preparations ahead of tomorrow's big night.

Ireland • 23 Nov 23

Aisling Heaton gave birth to Oliver and Alfie at 29 weeks

Mother of twins shares story for World Prematurity Day

On World Prematurity Day, a Carlow mother of twins is raising awareness of the needs and rights of premature babies and their families.

Ireland • 17 Nov 23