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# support - Sunday 5 May, 2013
Opinion: Young gay athletes set tone for NBA coming out
Jason Collins is by no means the first athlete in American sports to come out, writes Martha Irvine.
# support - Saturday 4 May, 2013
“It felt like one big family all just putting their arms around Rory” – Andrew Trimble
The Ulster star felt the whole team benefited from the support shown to the Ireland hooker.
# support - Wednesday 17 April, 2013
All Blacks star Dan Carter sends support to terminally-ill Kerry teen
Donal Walsh, 16, got a message from one of rugby’s greats this week.
# support - Tuesday 16 April, 2013
Snapshot: Hooperman pays tribute to Boston Marathon victims
The club tonight showed their support for those who suffered from the tragedy.
Hashtag #BostonHelp offers support to those in need
From a free bed to transport to a shoulder to cry on – the power of social media is put to good use.
# support - Sunday 14 April, 2013
Kerry in Japan to discuss North Korea
Meanwhile, North Korea has dismissed the South’s offer for dialogue on the future of the Kaesong joint industrial zone.
# support - Saturday 13 April, 2013
Column: Should there be alcohol advertising in sport?
As a recovering alcoholic I should say that alcohol advertising and sponsorship has no place in sport, but I can’t: I know there are few options for sports clubs and I need my GAA club to stay open, writes an anonymous contributor.
# support - Wednesday 10 April, 2013
Racing fan writes touching letter to paralysed JT McNamara with €100 donation
The amateur was seriously injured at Cheltenham recently.
# support - Sunday 7 April, 2013
Column: Ireland’s educational system is the most unjust structure in our society today
The fundamental role the educational system plays today is determining a young person’s future life choices, so if there is to be equal opportunity, then we need to tackle equal access for all, writes Fr Peter McVerry.
# support - Saturday 23 March, 2013
19 signs you’re a hardcore Manchester United fan
The definitive characteristics of the average obsessive Red Devils supporter.
# support - Friday 22 March, 2013
Daffodil Day collections down 50 per cent – but you can still help
Can’t make it out in the bad weather to donate money for Daffodil Day? Here are four ways you can donate to the Irish Cancer Society right now.
Column: Battling cancer can be a very lonely time – we’re here to talk people through it
Daffodil Centres offer a free, walk-in service to anyone who needs to know more about cancer – whether they have lifestyle questions or have received a diagnosis. Nurse Fionnuala Keane explains more about this invaluable service.
# support - Saturday 16 March, 2013
Column: The idea my daughter would see me waste away was the worst aspect of my cancer
The clichés we take for granted like “life’s not a dress rehearsal” take on renewed meaning after you have survived cancer. This second chance is one I won’t be squandering, writes Tom Molloy.
# support - Friday 8 February, 2013
Column: ‘I was in work one day and diagnosed with cancer the next’
Being told you have a tumour can be a devastating shock, but there is no need to face the battle alone, says cancer survivor Sheila Hyde.
Daffodil Day campaign aims to raise €3.4m
The Irish Cancer Society is hoping to expand its Cancer Information Service which helps patients access the information they need to make decisions about treatment.
# support - Wednesday 23 January, 2013
Two protests to be held in support of rape victim Fiona Doyle
The case is listed for mention at the Central Criminal Court tomorrow where it is believed the DPP will make an application to the court.
# support - Friday 18 January, 2013
O’Neill backs Cadogan in football choice
The Cork player has received the support of one of his hurling teammates in his decision to focus on Conor Counihan’s squad in 2013.
# support - Sunday 13 January, 2013
Rory McIlroy backs Paul McGinley for Ryder Cup captaincy
Meanwhile, reports suggest Darren Clarke is set to pull out of the running for the position.
# support - Sunday 23 December, 2012
Twitter-based #depressionhurts campaign gets in gear
Social media enterprise has no budget but its volunteers are reaching out to those affected by depression or bullying.
# support - Saturday 22 December, 2012
Column: Christmas is a tough time with depression. Here’s what I’m doing about it.
Garry Williams has never liked Christmas – but this year, he writes, it will be different.
# support - Friday 14 December, 2012
Fermanagh GAA County Convention pledges support for Sean Quinn
The convention passed a resolution in support to the jailed Sean Quinn and his family on Monday, and expressed its best wishes to them.
# support - Sunday 18 November, 2012
Sinn Féin calls for all-party support for its X Case motion
The party will table the motion for legislation for the X Case in the Dáil this coming week.
# support - Wednesday 7 November, 2012
Parents of special needs children to speak to Oireachtas Committee
They will speak about the challenges facing their families with the Joint Committee on Education and Social Protection, chaired by Joanna Tuffy (pictured).
# support - Sunday 21 October, 2012
Ferguson would back players over racist protests
Manchester United boss would back his players if they walked off the field in the face of racist abuse.
Poll finds two-thirds of Irish adults support gay marriage
A poll in today’s Sunday Times finds strong support for a change in the law that would allow for same-sex marriage with all legal entitlements.
# support - Sunday 14 October, 2012
Defence fund for Irish journalist Kimmage passes $60,000
The UCI are suing Kimmage after he suggested they were complicit in covering up Lance Armstrong’s alleged doping.
# support - Thursday 11 October, 2012
Group to hold anti-war protest outside Dáil
The Irish Anti War Movement is calling for an end to US military flights out of Shannon Airport.
# support - Tuesday 9 October, 2012
Here’s your Guinness World Record-breaking pic of the day
River Plate supporters aren’t renowned for their passion for nothing.
# support - Monday 3 September, 2012
Dublin City Council votes ‘Yes’ to marriage equality
Gay rights’ groups welcome the move as Dublin follows Cork in lending support to same-sex civil marriages.
# support - Wednesday 22 August, 2012
Ruhama reports 18 per cent increase in demand for support services
Group which assists women affected by prostitution and trafficking says it supported 241 women last year.
# support - Sunday 19 August, 2012
Samaritans volunteer on cusp of completing 24:7 bike challenge
David Exley, whose brother and son took their own lives, is travelling between 201 Samaritans branches in the UK and Ireland to highlight the charity’s services.
# support - Saturday 11 August, 2012
What has happened to Ireland’s workhouses?
Decades after their mass closure by the new Irish Free State, communities are pulling together to save their local workhouse.
# support - Monday 6 August, 2012
Column: Nick Leeson on why Seán Quinn is in denial
This week, the former trader says that he was most interested in how the former richest man in Ireland has been performing under media scrutiny…
# support - Thursday 26 July, 2012
Counselling service records 57pc jump in calls about sexualised behaviour of children
CARI’s annual report for 2011 also showed change in callers’ primary concern from intra- to extra-familial abuse.
# support - Wednesday 25 July, 2012
United in respect: Read Tyrone’s tribute to ‘inspirational’ Kerry fans
“If you wanted your faith in decency, respect, honour and dignity restored, then Killarney at about eight o’clock last Saturday evening was the place to be.”
# support - Sunday 22 July, 2012
McIlroy on McDowell: ‘I’m going to be sitting in front of the TV and pulling for him’
The Northern Irishman also says he must “stay patient”.
# support - Friday 22 June, 2012
Airtricity League: Will we ever learn the lessons of Gdansk and Gortakeegan?
“If we ever want to win more than the party, we have to truly value what’s on our doorstep,” writes Niall Kelly in this week’s Airtricity League column.
# support - Wednesday 20 June, 2012
Over 1,300 abuse survivors received counselling under Catholic Church service
Towards Healing’s first annual report says that over 28,000 counselling sessions were provided last year.
Poll: Who would you like to see win Euro 2012 now?
As we get ready for some tasty quarter-finals, we want to know who you’ll be cheering on now that Ireland are on their way home.
# support - Saturday 16 June, 2012
State spent €70m on private and state accommodation for asylum seekers
Over 5,100 people are currently being housed in 37 accommodation centres around Ireland.
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