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1 month ago | 
independent.ie | Édaein O’Connell |Andrea Smith
As we gear up for Paddy’s Day, some well-known faces talk to Edaein O’Connell and Andrea Smith about what makes Ireland and its people stand outFrom our deep sense of community and unwavering kindness to our rich cultural heritage and world-renowned humour, being Irish means something different to everyone. Here, we asked some of Ireland’s best-known faces what makes them most proud to be Irish and what makes Ireland and its people stand out on the world stage.
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1 month ago | 
independent.ie | Édaein O’Connell |Andrea Smith
As we gear up for Paddy’s Day, some well-known faces talk to Edaein O’Connell and Andrea Smith about what makes Ireland and its people stand outFrom our deep sense of community and unwavering kindness to our rich cultural heritage and world-renowned humour, being Irish means something different to everyone. Here, we asked some of Ireland’s best-known faces what makes them most proud to be Irish and what makes Ireland and its people stand out on the world stage.
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2 months ago | 
independent.ie | Kim Bielenberg |Édaein O’Connell
Half a century ago, Kerry farmers decided to invest in a fledging dairy co-op. Now shareholders of what gave birth to the Kerry Group are reaping the dividends with Lotto-sized jackpotsIt was a co-op that started modestly in a caravan in a mud-spattered field on the edge of the town of Listowel.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
independent.ie | Édaein O’Connell
With thousands of listeners every month, Louise Cantillon, Doireann Ní Ghlacáin and Síomha Ní Ruairch lay claim to Ireland’s top bilingual podcast. Here, the trio talk friendship, Kneecap, changing the syllabus and putting the spotlight on rural IrelandUpon first meeting Louise Cantillon and Doireann Ní Ghlacáin, it becomes clear that I need to focus.
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Nov 22, 2024 | 
independent.ie | Édaein O’Connell
Crisis in hospitality: ‘I can see a lot more restaurants closing after Christmas if something isn’t changed’Restaurateurs left reeling from the double whammy of Covid and the energy crisis were dealt another blow when VAT was hiked. Those in the industry speak about what needs to be done to keep their businesses going after the electionIan Brennan and Joanna Hannick of the Club House Hotel in Kilkenny.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
independent.ie | Édaein O’Connell
Crisis in the hospitality sector: ‘I can see a lot more restaurants closing after Christmas if something isn’t changed’Restaurateurs left reeling from the double whammy of Covid and the energy crisis were dealt another blow when VAT was hiked. Those in the industry speak about what needs to be done to keep their businesses going after the electionIan Brennan and Joanna Hannick of the Club House Hotel in Kilkenny.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
independent.ie | Édaein O’Connell
Édaein O’Connell: In the hunt for happily ever after (or a weekend away) GAA players are on ‘do not date’ listIt's the dream for your team to get to the All-Ireland Final, but maybe not for some GAA Wags. Photo: SportsfileYou know the fairytale of Cinderella and the fantasy of Snow White, but have you ever heard the fable of the GAA Wag? Well, once upon a time there was a girl who lived with beauty and grace outside a village near you. She was probably a nurse or a teacher.
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Nov 11, 2024 | 
independent.ie | Édaein O’Connell
Édaein O’Connell : ‘Healy-Rae factor’ did it for Donald Trump, and it could play havoc in our election tooDonald Trump. Photo: ReutersThe worst thing you can be is someone who thinks they know everything. To believe you have supreme knowledge of a subject or a situation. Nowhere is this more perilous than in election time. Surprise is built into every campaign, whether from Athlone to Arizona. Just look at what’s happened across the Atlantic.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
independent.ie | Édaein O’Connell
Édaein O’Connell: The sperm-donor party was like a baby shower or a hen – a brilliant eveningLike any other party, this had decorations, games and delicious food and drink. Picture posed“So anyway, she decided to have a sperm-donor party,” my friend announced casually during our weekly catch-up. I nearly choked on the crisp Sauvignon Blanc I was sipping. “She had a what?” I said.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Édaein O’Connell
While online platforms such as Tinder and Hinge aren’t always known for long-term romance, Pure puts sexuality at the forefront with frisky nicknames, hidden faces and openness about kinksMy name is Alluring Minx. It’s not a moniker I would usually brand myself with but alas, here we are. I feel something like Repelling Aura would have suited me more, however, this particular situation was out of my control. I’m chatting to a man called Knowledgeable Poisedon. He seems nice.
