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A selection of personal lifestyle features, interviews and opinion
A foot in the door: how to get move from being an intern to a career
As the graduate job market tightens, young people are finding it increasingly tough to get a start
‘Be curious, ask questions’: Industry professionals advise graduates on how to approach a new career
‘If you’re going to fail, fail fast and learn from it’
Understanding office politics: Personality clashes, power dynamics and unwritten workplace rules
‘It’s important to spend time observing what’s happening around you’
‘Don’t assume that you’re not qualified or experienced enough to apply’
Orlaith McEntee is a Bord Bia international graduate in strategic insight and industry capability
Planning the first steps in your career and top tips for job hunting
The first year after graduation isn’t necessarily about finding your ideal job but getting a position that offers real experience
Graduate programme: ‘You take on real responsibility and ownership of projects’
Faye Murray studied marketing at Maynooth University before applying for Lidl’s graduate programme
‘Lymphatic workouts’ and the latest social media wellness hype
Experts say there is little evidence to suggest specific exercise routines reduce lymphatic bloating or swelling
Ten organisations in Ireland offering paid graduate programmes
PwC, Pfizer and the Central Bank are some of the companies and statutory bodies with paid graduate programmes
My partner wants to buy a house but I’m scared of living out his dream, not my own
Ask Roe: I have always been a bit lost career-wise and regret not living abroad when my friends did
Changing Gender by Susan Stryker: A work of extraordinary energy, hope and emotional force
Through the seemingly dry framework of grammar, the author takes us on an intellectually stunning and thrillingly alive journey
Meet the Limerick woman who won Edinburgh comedy newcomer: ‘Irish people are the funniest people in the world’
The ‘chill’ Limerick comedian last got irked when a male MC labelled her adorable
Leanne Kiernan: ‘Ireland was a big factor in my decision to move to Newcastle’
After five years at Liverpool, the Irish striker has chosen to make a fresh start and pursue promotion, a possible World Cup place and studying agriculture
‘I want to be like Katie’: In the shadow of Croke Park, Katie Taylor’s legacy is clear
Kellie Harrington and Katie Taylor have inspired a new generation of girls to join boxing clubs such as Corinthians in Dublin
Six new beauty tech devices, from an AI hair straightener to an LED mask
From hair tools to scalp tech and teeth whitening, at-home devices are becoming smarter and more user-friendly
‘It’s like going for a coffee with a friend’: Finding mental health solace in a cafe
Solace cafes aim to provide an alternative to traditional psychiatric emergency care
Patrick Freyne: At least Khloé Kardashian is looking after her poor rich friends
None of these people is remotely frightened at the thought of flaunting their grotesquely boring wealth before a troubled, impoverished nation
Castles, conspiracies and communism: thought-provoking back-to-school YA reads
Oran Doyle’s compelling debut Give Me ’Til Midnight is a refreshing take on the now-familiar time-loop plot
My daughter’s classmates have left for a grind school and she is desperate to join them
Grind schools have grown in popularity but they are not a guarantee of high achievement
University is a chance to remake yourself. No one knows if you were shy at school
It can seem that everyone else is easily making friends and having fun in the early days. Some of them are pretending
For the sake of lost boys, we need to talk about masculinity
Philosopher and author Andy West, who works with young offenders, fears ‘nihilism’ is gaining ground
Electric Picnic 2026: Share your stories
We want to hear the good, the bad and the ugly from this year’s festival
Cost of college: How much can you expect to pay for third-level education in Ireland?
Rent, food, travel, books, laptops and the €2,500 contribution fee add up to a considerable amount for students and families
Starting college: ‘The social life, making new friends, new connections, the education’
New horizon beckons for teenager who hails from DRC but has progressed from St Aidan’s Community School in Tallaght
How to study at third level and what to expect in your first year
Many students find the change from learning at second level challenging, but there are a variety of supports in place
Education matters: ‘Committing to something for four years, I needed to think about it’
When the offer came through, Alex Murphy was unsure if he wanted to pursue the course
CAO helpdesk 2026: our experts answer your questions
Submit your queries to our education specialists
‘I feel guilt and rage about living in Australia while my family is in Ireland’
Tell Me About It: I want to have a bit more carefree time before feeling I have to live up to my parents’ expectations
Skills-based FET courses versus traditional university education: Which are the real routes to opportunity?
What are the outcomes for respective graduates, particularly on durability of skills and earning potential, in the age of AI?
Sending a child to college costs an average of €11,102 this year. Here is the smarter way to pay
College costs a lot of money, so start planning now
Fall in Leaving Cert grades will not lead to points drop
Grades may be down, but applications to college are up
What is an apprenticeship and would it work for me?
Being paid while you study is a key factor, and there are more than 80 programmes available across all sectors of the economy
Third-level students warned of tightening accommodation options as CAO offers come in
Gardaí urge students seeking vacancies to protect themselves against financial scams
Roisin Kiberd: ‘Beauty is a very weighty subject ... it can be cruel and manipulative but it can also be art’
The journalist and writer’s new essay collection dissects the concepts of beauty and identity in the present age
Owning a home now out of reach, most young people believe – research
PTSB report says younger adults believe renting or social housing will be their paths to getting a home
Leaving Cert students query free fees, Dare/Hear, and off-key music
Irish Times Help desk team continue to respond to readers’ questions
Ted Lasso actor Aisling Sharkey: ‘I’m a culchie in my core’
The Irish actor on her breakout role on the hit Apple TV series, being an older sister and ‘living the dream’
‘Irish friend groups can be impenetrable – will I have the same issue when I move abroad?’
Ask Roe: ‘Am I wrong to think people in their mid-20s have little interest in making friends outside their circle?’
The ‘September scaries’ are real: how to beat the end-of-summer dread
Feeling sad, anxious or regretful about changing season? You’re not alone. Here’s how to tackle the transition into a new season
John Wilson tried a TikTok-inspired Spicy Sauvy B – here’s his verdict
How to Drink Better: People have been adding ingredients to wine for thousands of years, so is this any different?
What impact will ongoing grade-enhancement reductions have on CAO points?
Continuing enhancement of Leaving Cert results, even at a reduced level, means an ongoing distorting effect
We live in a glut of information but we lack the knowledge of vision, intuition and dreams
It’s easy to dismiss conspiracy as stupidity or irrationality, but I’m open to hearing what the rational mind filters out
Kanye West goes east for tour dates in Russia. Is that wise?
It’s safe to say the rapper’s special rehabilitation operation is on hold
Electric Picnic 2026: 19 acts you don’t want to miss at this year’s festival
From Gorillaz to Florence Road via escapist pop, futuristic synth-funk and furious indie rock, this is our pick of the artists who’ll be on stage next weekend
Leaving Cert results: Tears and joy as students receive results; grades down compared with last year
Leaving Cert results have been delivered to more than 730 second-level schools, and are available online now
Balancing act continues as Leaving Cert grades drop back by an average of just over 1%
Timelines for fully removing pandemic-related post-marking adjustment will continue to be informed by the 2026 experience
You have your Leaving Cert results. Now what?
Stay calm and ensure you are clear on how to interpret your grades as they relate to your college requirements
Appeal, wait, go abroad, repeat: what can you do if you don’t get your first CAO choice?
Students from the class of 2026 have more options than ever
CAO points system cannot be used to measure intelligence
People possess distinct intelligences, not just one or two that can be captured by an IQ test or examination
Leaving Cert 2026: A unique second-level journey ends
Whatever results you have just received are a mark of your resilience over six uniquely challenging years
Why do so many under-35s struggle to find work in Ireland’s booming economy?
Despite near full employment there were more than 80,000 people aged 34 and under unemployed in the second quarter of 2026
Advice for first years: ‘You don’t find yourself at university, you kind of create yourself there’
Bel Aghedo has completed her first year of a law degree at University of Galway
How can incoming students get the best out of their first year at college?
Making the library a second home can pay dividends when exams and assignments fall due
Online shoppers face new €2 charge for non-EU goods from November
New handling fee of €2 is set to be imposed on all purchases from outside the EU on top of existing €3 per item charge
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices