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O Canada! New visas tempt Irish overseas

Last update: 12:51 | 29.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

Young Irish people are flocking in droves to Canada in the hopes of better job prospects, thanks to a new extended visa that provides a pathway to longer term residency.

Donâ€™t let Daffodil Day 2013 be a washout, charity urges

Last update: 12:49 | 29.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

Initial indications show that funds being collected from street sellers around the country for Daffodil Day on 22 March are significantly lower than previous years, making it unlikely that the Irish Cancer Society will reach its target of €3.4m.

'Between Two Cultures' book launch

Last update: 14:48 | 20.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

Between Two Cultures tells the stories of migrant women in Ireland.

The dangers of social media addiction

Last update: 14:31 | 20.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

Social media addiction has been recognised as an official condition in the UK as reports emerge that hundreds of people across the country have been treated for their dependence on services like Facebook and Twitter.

War is only a matter of time

Last update: 14:30 | 20.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

In economics, the theory goes that you don’t acquire things you don’t need or won’t use.

â€˜Everyone is Irish on St Patrickâ€™s Dayâ€™

Last update: 14:29 | 20.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

Brendan O’Shea looks at the impact of Ireland’s national holiday the world over.

Promoting peace on Paddyâ€™s Day

Last update: 14:28 | 20.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

The news that the fifth St Patrick's Day parade in Brussels will be led this year by Michael Feeney, founder of the Mayo Peace Park, is a great boost for the Irish in Europe and in line with the view of the EC president Manuel Barroso that the current

Balseskin Centre story an â€˜unfair reportâ€™

Last update: 14:24 | 20.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

I read with interest and concern your recent article about Balseskin Reception Centre (1-14 March 2013).

X Case ruling would be â€˜against best medical adviceâ€™

Last update: 14:23 | 20.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

In the wake of the evidence presented by psychiatrists who addressed the recent Oireachtas committee on abortion, it is evident that the Government’s argument that abortion is necessary in the event of threatened suicide in pregnancy has been unequivocally

Make migrants equal in third level education

Last update: 14:22 | 20.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

The high level of inequality experienced by young immigrants in accessing third level education in Ireland was highlighted again this week by the Migrant Rights Centre of Ireland (MRCI).

Bohs have new sponsor in IT Blanchardstown

Last update: 14:22 | 20.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

The Institute of Technol-ogy Blanchardstown (ITB) has agreed a training sponsorship deal with Bohemians FC for the forthcoming Airtricity League season.

Nigerian puff puff

Last update: 14:20 | 20.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

Puff puff is a popular deep-fried snack in Nigeria – similar to a doughnut, or the French pastry delicacy beignet, or even the Spanish and Mexican churro.

Mommyâ€™s American pancakes

Last update: 14:19 | 20.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

There are crêpes, waffles and griddle cakes – and then there are American pancakes.

Venezuela hopes for unity after death of ChÃ¡vez

The political future of Venezuela will be decided shortly following the recent passing of President Hugo Chávez at the age of 58.

New mobile GP clinic for Roma opens in Tallaght

A new mobile GP clinic for Roma people was officially opened at Tallaght Hospital’s Education Centre on 5 March.

Europeans celebrate their home culture in the capital

The RDS in Dublin turned yellow, green and red on the weekend of 9-10 March as the Lithuanian community organised the fifth Festival of European Cultures in the capital.

Near conference brings social justice to forefront

The Near Media Co-op celebrated its 30th birthday on Saturday 9 March with a thought-provoking day of talks and workshops on the topic of ‘social justice media’ at the Chanel Centre in Coolock, north Dublin.

Latvia wants in to eurozone

Latvia wants to be the 18th country to enter the eurozone on 1 January 2014.

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