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5 things to look out for in the German elections this weekend

From the likely next chancellor to possible coalition partners, here's what you need to know before Germany goes to the polls

Some of us are quite comfortable with being loved, but it is not as easy to embrace the side of the equation, which is to love

A new project will look at the history of Dublin's Temple Hill and Bird's Nest children's homes through interviews with adoptees and employees

The same issues have plagued Tusla and the provision of services for children in care for more than a decade

Medieval writer Cogitosus described Kildare as a 'vast and metropolitan city' thanks to the presence of the tomb of St Brigid

St Brigid may have led the way, but there were other powerful, inspiring and influential women who blazed a trail in Medieval Kildare

Research shows people in caregiving roles could benefit from connecting with peers in similar situations

Here's the evidence which indicates that the Kildare woman was real - and why this is worth emphasising today

A very high level of storminess has meant more frequent and intense storms hitting the country

Ireland is uniquely positioned to lead on transformative climate justice, but the incoming Government is proceeding with business as usual