RTÉ - Liveline

Catherine was grateful to a good Samaritan when she got lost on the way to a funeral

Harry, Barbara and Terri explain their plans to mark the year of the Gathering....famine evictions, family reunions and a massive tea dance

Home-owners and estate agents react as the first of the property tax letters arrive from Revenue

Ron is trying to get off benefits and back into the workforce; Rita and Frank explain why rent allowance is an issue when you live in a bedsit

Reaction to the revelation that Luke Ming Flanagan TD had penalty points wiped from his licence

Stories from people surprised at the lengthy waiting times for ambulances

Pauline, Jason and Bill with their personal experiences of drinks being spiked

Tom doesn't agree with the tax on granny flats

Home schooling for children - parents explain why it has worked for them

Some exciting plans around the country for the Gathering - family reunions, clan gatherings, staff get-togethers......

Tributes to the memory of former Minister for Health Dr John O'Connell, TD, MEP & Senator

Gary was impressed by the kindness of a nightclub bouncer

Home owners and pensioners describe how they are already struggling to pay the bills, before the property tax arrives and since cuts to pensioners electricity and phone allowances (including one man who narrowly missed a jail sentence as a result of his financial desperation)

With the imminent arrival of the property tax, views from Ian, Denis, Veronica & Michael on how it will - or should - work

Parents and teachers concerned about the new syllabus, plus tips for how to cope