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Opinion: Let kids be bored, it's how they become creative

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Gwen Loughman

John O'Brien: It's wrong to say rank and file gardaí have treated Drew Harris unfairly

The retired Detective Chief Superintendent says Harris was just the wrong man for the job of Garda Commissioner, at the wrong time.

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John Obrien

Books: Imperialism is Russia's forte — we underestimate it at our peril

Donnacha Ó Beacháin shares an extract from the introduction to his new book, Unfinished Empire: Russian Imperialism in Ukraine and the Near Abroad.

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Donnacha Ó Beacháin

Money Diaries: Everything feeling expensive? Would you like to keep a diary for us?

We’re looking for more people to contribute to this segment — are you in need of a check of your finances? Keep a diary…

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End-of-year school events: 'Much as I love them, there are just too many'

It’s just relentless now, and tough when you have work commitments, so maybe schools should reduce the number of events by year-end, writes Niamh...

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Niamh Oreilly

Larry Donnelly: LA riots may look like a banana skin for Trump, but his base remains happy

Larry Donnelly: LA riots may look like a banana skin for Trump, but his base remains happy

The lawyer and political commentator says despite the tension and rioting over immigration policies, Trump is still popular with voters.

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Larry Donnelly

Money Diaries: A finance manager on €60K living in Dublin

Money Diaries: A finance manager on €60K living in Dublin

This week, our reader is busy socialising, working and trying not to blow the budget on tolls.

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