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Mum praised for sharing bedtime hack that's so clever even adults want to use it

If you find that trying to get your children to go through their bedtime routine is like herding cats, here's an amazing way to encourage your little ones to make the process pain-free

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Threatened with repossession, Martin and Fionnuala explain how the ISI helped them deal with their debt problems

Martin and Fionnuala found themselves in a nightmare scenario when they fell behind on mortgage and loan repayments. A change in circumstances threw their finances into disarray and, while they initially hoped things would get better and the problem would go away by itself, it didn’t.

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The Irish baby names rising in popularity - and the meanings behind them

These stunning names have gone up and down the ranks over the years, but appear to be on the up and up once more

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'Losing Dad to cancer has been the worst experience - I cry all the time'

Agony aunt Coleen Nolan has advice for a reader who is struggling with her grief after the sad loss of her father

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'My 'greedy' stepdaughter eats all our fruit - it's too expensive and I'm demanding she stops'

A mum has sparked debate after insisting that her 'greedy' stepdaughter stops taking all the fruit from the fridge 'without asking' as it's too expensive.

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My daughter's hormones are raging and it's turned her into an exhausting brat

A reader asks resident agony aunt Coleen Nolan about how to cope with her 12-year-old daughter

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Child psychologist warns parents about the worst things they can say to their kids

A child psychologist has warned parents never to try and tell their children how to feel, as it's one of the biggest mistakes they can make. He went on to explain what they should say instead.

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'I discovered a shocking secret about my dad from my aunt after he passed away'

A reader asks agony aunt Coleen Nolan how to navigate a revelation about her father that she was told by an auntie after her father passed away, and she doesn't think her mum knows

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'I started my baby in a creche this month and these are the things I wish I hadn't learned in the process'

Mother Blathin de Paor talks about her son Elliot starting creche after the pair spent a year and a half together at home

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'It's time we talk about Black pudding - I’m not squeamish about what goes into it'

Black pudding may contain beef or pork blood but Mirror columnist Paul Routledge isn't "squeamish" about the sausage

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Woman called 'selfish' for jumping bus queue by walking to earlier stop

Public transport

A woman who walked to a previous bus stop to make sure she could get space has been branded 'selfish' by other mums. They've accused her of being a 'queue jumper' – but she doesn't think she's done anything wrong.

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Mum shares innocent snap of daughter's bedroom and is accused of 'child neglect'

A mum has come under fire online from fellow parents after posting a picture of her daughter's bedroom on social media as many people were outraged by the little girl's bed

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Heartwarming reaction online after woman was left in tears as no one bought anything from mum's handmade Christmas stall

Breana Guadarrama was upset after her mum spent a month handcrafting decorations, only for none of them to sell at a special event

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'Our honeymoon was a holiday from hell - I'll remember it for all the wrong reasons'

The couple were looking forward to the luxury break but things took a turn for the worse two days into the trip

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Mum says people regularly mispronounce her baby's 'classic' name and assume she's a boy

The most unexpected mispronunciation occurs when her daughter is mistaken for a boy

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Doctors warn against TikTok trend that could 'cause harm' to your new baby

Several videos of chiropractors using a range of unproven treatments on young babies have gone viral online causing major concern for health care professionals

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Meet the Irish whiz who has won an award for making primary school maths easier for parents and schoolchildren

Dyson has unveiled this year’s Irish James Dyson Award winner, Technological University Dublin graduate Paul Hendrick

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Woman receives 'insulting' reward cheque from energy supplier for just 1c

Sharon says she feels insulted by the miniscule amount - particularly as millions of households deal with a global energy crisis

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Woman's sister names baby after bacteria and says 'she's mad at me for laughing'

She also said she was booted out of her sister's baby shower for questioning the name

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Thrifty TikToker saves 60c a meal by not cooking with her oven and hob

Heidi Ondrak, 51, shows how to cut the energy cost of cooking bangers and mash with peas from 77p using an oven to just 19p for a family of four

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'My sister is trying to steal our inheritance after moving into parents' home'

Coleen Nolan advises a reader who feels frozen out by her family. She is worried her sister has hidden their parents' money, so when their mother dies, there will be no inheritance for the reader

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'I took my friend and kids in after her man cheated, but I don't know for how long'

Coleen Nolan advises a reader who said her friend and children could move in after she caught her husband having an affair, but feels her home is no longer her own

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'I want to be happy... but my wife is so distant all the time - should I walk away?'

Coleen Nolan advises a reader who feels his wife is more of a housemate than a lover

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'My boss wants me to be a chaperone for her unruly daughters outside of work'

"The other women at work have advised me not to have anything to do with these girls outside of the office because they’re bad company and no good for me," the reader said

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Sex tips Length of time the average man lasts during sex is half as long as they would like A new study has shown how long guys really last between the sheets, and unlike adult film stars, men do not have nearly as much stamina

'We counted contents of Quality Street, Roses and Celebrations boxes – one was a total let down'

No one wants to end up with the last Bounty in the tin....

The two most costly appliances to run in your home - and neither is the tumble dryer

A lot of households have no idea how much they are really forking out by using appliances. The tumble dryer is often singled out as the most expensive to run on electricity, but this is not the case.

Expert warns Covid strain HV.1 is 'highly transmissible' as eight symptoms revealed

Coronavirus Ireland

New coronavirus variant HV.1 is expected to spread quickly in Ireland and already accounts for around a quarter of all cases in the US

You have been eating Pringles wrong all your life, according to a foodie

'So did you know that, or are you today years old?'

TikTok You have been eating Pringles wrong all your life, according to a foodie 'So did you know that, or are you today years old?'

Amazon Crocs sale: Black Friday discounts on 'game-changing' shoes including fur-lined pairs

Analysts predict that the love for Crocs will continue to grow. Amazon is currently offering up to 50% off the viral footwear in its Black Friday sale.

Length of time the average man lasts during sex is half as long as they would like

A new study has shown how long guys really last between the sheets, and unlike adult film stars, men do not have nearly as much stamina

Batch of chocolate urgently recalled from Lidl due to presence of plastic pieces

Product recalls

Lidl have apologised and asked customers not to eat the chocolate

Irish Rail criticised for half of train stations having no defibrillators

The national rail company has revealed that 81 of their 145 stations have no defibrillators

Galway Woman wins 'biggest ever' prize in Irish radio history live on air as kids steal show The sweet moment was heard live on air and brought about wide smiles in the studio

Woman declares brother 'dead to me' after husband's horror killing

In an exclusive interview with this paper, mother-of-seven Elizabeth Cash said she can never forgive her brother Andy - after he was found guilty of her husband John Cash’s killing earlier this week.

Former Ireland stars deliver parting shots at Stephen Kenny

Republic of Ireland Soccer Team

Kenny's time in charge of the Boys in Green looks destined to come to an end as his contract expires after a dire Euro 2024 qualifying campaign

The greatest Republic of Ireland XI of all-time according to AI

Republic of Ireland national football team

The likes of Roy Keane, Paul McGrath and Liam Brady are all involved

Lottie Ryan opens up on pain of seeing her brother forced to emigrate

"Now, Elliott is in the position that so many people in the country are in, he's like, 'Housing is just too expensive'."

RTE Irish mum's joy as deaf son Eoghan, 9, has his first day at school The mother-of-three opens up in a new RTE documentary Deaf Not Dumb about the struggle to get him into school

Chantelle Cameron v Katie Taylor 2 public workout interrupted by TikToker challenging Thomas Carty to fight

Katie Taylor v Chantelle Cameron

Thomas Carty was confronted by a man on an escalator shouting abuse in his direction and challenging him to a fight

Ireland weather: First 'relatively widespread frost' of season on Friday before temperatures rise

Temperatures are set to drop to between -3C and +2C on Friday before they shoot up again for Saturday

The greatest Gaelic football team of all-time according to AI with David Clifford not included

We asked AI to name the "greatest Gaelic football team of all time based on players in all positions"

'It’s a great job now – an absolutely great job now' - Stephen Kenny on the job he leaves behind

Republic of Ireland national football team

Stephen Kenny's ambition ultimately brought him to a dark place, but it has offered a glimmer of light for the future of Irish football.