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Weekend Guide: From indoor markets to whiskey festivals, here’s what’s happening around Ireland

Sarah Gill

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Fashion Fix: The return of the three-piece suit 

Sarah Finnan

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Seven minutes with the powerhouse that is Emily Watson

Sarah Gill

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Social Pictures: The launch of Druid’s most ambitious production yet at the GPO

Sarah Gill

Meet Ashley McDonnell, tech and luxury entrepreneur and podcaster
Meet Ashley McDonnell, tech and luxury entrepreneur and podcaster

Jennifer McShane

March 24: Today’s top stories in 60 seconds
March 24: Today’s top stories in 60 seconds

Sarah Gill

Meet the Irish sisters behind the interior selections at Cabü cabins in Cavan
Meet the Irish sisters behind the interior selections at Cabü cabins in Cavan

Amanda Kavanagh

‘When I received my second cancer diagnosis, the Irish Cancer Society was there to help’ 
‘When I received my second cancer diagnosis, the Irish Cancer Society was there to help’ 

Meg Walker

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7 money-saving personal finance moves to start right now, according to a financial advisor

Carol Brick

Iman Khamissa: My 15 favourite beauty products
Iman Khamissa: My 15 favourite beauty products

Iman Khamissa

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Divorce: A sometimes necessary tragedy


by Amanda Cassidy
18th Mar 2023
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Ending a marriage can be complicated and obviously devastating, but rarely do we hear about the positive effects of divorce on people's lives after the emotional dust settles. Amanda Cassidy speaks to those who believe divorce has changed their lives for the better.

“I remember telling someone early on in my marriage that if I ever got divorced I’d feel as if I’d failed,” Sara admits. “It was such a flippant thing to say and after my own marriage ended, I struggled with those feelings that I’d let myself down. I was ashamed it worked out for everyone else but not me.” “Sara’s reaction to the ending of her relationship is a common experience,” explains family counsellor Harry...

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