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Parents drinking harms one in six Irish children, AAI finds

Parents drinking harms one in six Irish children, AAI finds

Report highlights scale of alcohol-related harm in Irish families For some children, the effects of a parent’s drinking can start before the school day even begins, with no guarantee that someone will wake them up, make breakfast or get them to class on time. A new report has highlighted how alcohol problems can disrupt family […]

5 days ago

The worst place in Ireland to raise a family has been revealed

The worst place in Ireland to raise a family has been revealed

This is going to rock some boats… The worst place in Ireland to raise a family has been revealed. A new report by Quote Devil considered distance to work, property affordability, and security, as well as schooling, outdoor spaces, and availability of community facilities when creating the list. With Ireland having the highest rate of […]

7 months ago

Conan O’Brien’s parents die within just days of each other

Conan O’Brien’s parents die within just days of each other

The couple were married for 66 years. US talk show host and comedian Conan O’Brien has sadly lost both of his parents within days of each other. Dr. Thomas O’Brien, a celebrated infectious disease physician, passed away on Monday at the age of 95, while his wife Ruth Reardon O’Brien, a lawyer, died “peacefully” three […]

2 years ago