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Ireland among western Europe’s most religious countries, survey finds

Ireland among western Europe’s most religious countries, survey finds

The revelation comes following a new report published by the Catholic bishops. Ireland ranks among western Europe’s most religious countries, a new survey has found. The Republic of Ireland was found to have just 32 percent of adults reporting they had no religion, equal to Austria. Italy and Portugal were the only western countries with lower rates. […]

5 months ago

A quarter of people who find headlights too bright now drive less at night

A quarter of people who find headlights too bright now drive less at night

A new study suggests the problem is getting worse A quarter of drivers who find vehicle headlights too bright are driving less at night because of the issue, according to a new survey. The poll of 1,866 drivers in the UK was commissioned by the RAC in December 2024 and indicated that 22 per cent […]

1 year ago

New survey reveals being a parent is lonely

New survey reveals being a parent is lonely

Loneliness has become an epidemic that ‘runs deep among parents’ According to a new survey, the majority of parents feel lonely. In the survey, conducted by the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, it was found that modern parents are experiencing loneliness more than they are not. Between social media and a lack of community, […]

2 years ago

Mam, mum, mom, or ma? Ireland’s preferred term for mothers has been revealed

Mam, mum, mom, or ma? Ireland’s preferred term for mothers has been revealed

Surprisingly, a small percentage of people in Ireland call their mother ‘Irene’ Depending on where you are in Ireland, the way you call your mother will differ. In cities, you’re more likely to hear ‘mum’ or ‘mom’ being called, whereas, in more rural parts of the country, it’s all but a guarantee that the family […]

2 years ago

Survey says parents favour the youngest child but grandparents prefer the eldest

Survey says parents favour the youngest child but grandparents prefer the eldest

Eldest children don’t despair you haven’t been forgotten about. Over the years, studies have concluded that parents often have a favourite child, and for many, it’s the youngest. As the eldest child in my family, I have to admit I was a bit ‘ah here’, but apparently it’s all good because nanny and grand-dad like […]

4 years ago