Explainer: What is the government’s minimum alcohol pricing all about?
How many grams of alcohol are in that? Mario Bowden unscrews the mystery of minimum pricing and what it means for you
The City Selects: 5 new Irish songs you should hear
Jake Hurley presents The City Selects – a run down of five of the most exciting Irish tracks released in the past month
Is driving dead in Dublin?
From reduced carbon emissions to more public transport, reducing traffic in Dublin has its benefits. Liam Daly hits the streets to ask motorists, cyclists and pedestrians for their take on the issue
Superclubs in the Celtic Tiger – the Temple Theatre revisited
While clubbing seems like a far away spectacle in both past and future directions, Mario Bowden muses over one of Dublin’s oddest conversions in the late 90s.
Pandemic as muse? Artists on their art in a year of lockdowns
Colm McGuirk asks three Dublin-based artists how their work has been shaped by events of the last year
Podcast: The puzzling disappearance of Dublin’s cultural landscape
With the closure of Dublin’s beloved cultural centre Jigsaw, Jake Hurley speaks with artists and creatives to learn if it was the missing piece to the capital’s cultural patchwork and what can be done to stop the further erosion of cultural space
Weaving in the years: Meeting Ireland’s fresh face in the fashion industry
Sarah Flynn talks to Mario Bowden about her determination to keep the traditional textile industry alive and sustainable
Podcast: Sophie Doyle Ryder making a splash at 18
Malahide singer Sophie Doyle Ryder talks to Niamh Alexander about her promising start in pop
Baseball Ireland: An American past-time becomes a new Irish tradition
Jessica Viola investigates the triumphs and threats that face baseball being played in Ireland
High heels, big problems?
Dolapo Agunbiade takes us on a surrealist journey through time and pictures to explore the correlation between the height of heels and economic downturns
Podcast: Covid-19 abroad – how Germany dealt with the pandemic
Johannes Thom speaks to James Molloy about Covid-19 in one of Europe’s mega-powers: Germany
Cleanup in Ireland’s dirtiest old town
As litter levels rise across Ireland, Colm McGuirk spends the morning with one of Dublin’s newest community cleanup projects
Covid-19 abroad: Public health vs economy in Switzerland
Health or wealth: Nina Suter tells Izzy Rowley about the Swiss government’s handling of the pandemic
Label Lockdown: Running an independent record company during Covid-19
Parts of the music industry ground to a halt in spring of 2020, with live gigs no longer an option for artists. Johnny Welfare, a hip-hop producer and co-founder of Róg Records, spoke to David Doyle about the impact of Covid-19 on the business
Formula E: The fast and the eco-friendly
As the world continues to find eco-friendlier options for all aspects of life, James Molloy investigates Formula E. It’s the fastest growing motorsport in the world – will Ireland join the races?
Covid-19 abroad: Brazil setting the wrong kind of records amid deadly second wave
A year after its president Jair Bolsonaro wrote Covid-19 off as ‘just a little flu’, Brazil is logging record daily death figures while its healthcare system faces collapse. Maria Lombardini in Rio de Janeiro tells Colm McGuirk about the last year
Genomics plc: The company that could change the face of healthcare forever
What if you could look into the future and change it for the better? Liam Daly talks to Professor Sir Peter Donnelly about Genomics plc and how they could change the world
A community of highflyers
Ireland is famed for its beautiful beaches and big waves. Izzy Rowley discovers some of the people making the most of it
Hedging our bets in lockdown
Online gambling is a hit in the pandemic. David Doyle investigates Ireland’s relationship with the bookies in lockdown
Eating out(side)
James Molloy artfully interprets how takeaway culture has changed in Dublin during the pandemic
Podcast: Roisin Kiberd explores our Digital Dystopia in The Disconnect
Listen to Irish author Roisin Kiberd chat to Jake Hurley about her new book and why her relationship with the internet changed in 2016. Read on below for Jake Hurley’s thoughts on The Disconnect: A Personal Journey Through the Internet
Apollo Monroe is ready to rule Dublin’s hyperpop scene
Katy Brennan chats with Dublin-based artist Apollo Monroe about hyperpop, his debut single, and the future of the genre in Ireland
Podcast: An amateur golfer on trying to make the cut in lockdown
Liam Daly sits down with Hugh Foley to discuss his recent victory, the impact of Covid-19 on golf, and his hopes for the future
Covid-19 Abroad: how the pandemic has impacted the college experience in the US
From her college dorm room in Connecticut, Ella McGettigan talks about returning home to an abandoned New York at the beginning of the pandemic, and how Trump’s attitude towards the virus contributed to the massive death toll
Unforgetting Odetta
In 1961 Dr Martin Luther King, Jr called her the “queen of American folk music” – 60 years later it’s time to recognise Odetta for the cultural icon she is
Podcast: Olympians! Just like us?
Irish Olympic swimmer Nicholas Quinn talks to Dolapo Agunbiade about his career, advice for up-and-coming athletes and more
Podge Henry: Bedroom banter in the age of virality
Podgecast host and social-media personality Podge Henry sits down with The City for a chat about mental health, the pandemic and his podcast
Rage against the greenwashing machine
Speaking with Feasta representative Caroline Whyte, Jake Hurley explores how large corporations attempt to absolve themselves of environmental responsibility
Packing plastic: The rise of zero-waste shopping
As climate change awareness rises and plastic use declines, David Doyle gets the perspective from a zero-waste shop owner in Dublin about these changes
Green death: Saving the planet from beyond the grave
With the popularity of eco-burials growing in Ireland, James Molloy finds out how to do your bit for the planet even after you’re gone
Podcast: ‘This is way bigger than Covid’: The pandemic’s effect on climate activism
Katy Brennan chats to Ceara Carney about Extinction Rebellion, Covid’s impact on activism, and how you can get involved in the fight for climate justice
Get behind me seitan: Viral TikToker Futurelettuce on his vegan journey and his recipes for success
TikTok’s seitan superstar, Futurelettuce talks to Jake Hurley about veganism, socialism and the environment
Roll out the carpet: Dublin city’s cycle lanes get a scale and polish
With a gradual change happening to Dublin’s urban cycle landscape, Mario Bowden scoots around town to see what’s new
Building greener pastures
From carbon dioxide emissions to waste and water use, the construction industry needs to look to a greener future. Izzy Rowley digs up the issues and investigates potential solutions
Meet the young entrepreneurs using Depop to revolutionise the fashion industry
Millennials and Gen Z are increasingly shunning fast fashion and turning to pre-loved vintage clothes instead – Katy Brennan investigates
Away with the dairy: Going vegan for Green Week
Meat and dairy industries pack some of the heaviest eco punches, Niamh Alexander tries a vegan diet in the name of being greener
Boosting biodiversity before it’s too late
Our planet is on the verge of ecological catastrophe. Dolapo Agunbiade looks at ways to help nature fight back
Eco-friendly and Irish: Sustainable shopping for Green Week
Jessica Viola recommends three Irish businesses doing right by Mother Earth
Lost in the Sy-Stem
Jessica Viola investigates the gender gap relating to girls studying science and maths at Leaving Cert level
It’s about bloody time
To mark International Women’s Day, Dolapo Agunbiade discusses the period poverty progress being made in the first world
Irish women weightlifters snatch the spotlight
From boardroom to barbells: sexism in weightlifting is nothing unique. As part of our women in sports series for International Women’s Day, Izzy Rowley investigates equality in weightlifting
‘Inspire the next generation’: Shining a spotlight on ladies Gaelic games
As part of our women in sport series for International Women’s Day, Niamh Alexander examines the issues facing women in Gaelic games and the measures needed to bridge the gender-gap
Alfonso Films is the all-female production company that’s smashing the glass ceiling
Irish women are making waves in the domestic and international film industry, and the success of women on both sides of the camera is no small feat. Liam Daly talks to Alfonso films about the growing numbers of Irish female filmmakers
Gen-Z skateboarders are kickflipping the sport’s hypermasculinity to the curb
Despite having a cultural identity defined by its opposition to the norms of polite, middle class society – skateboarding is still overwhelmingly dominated by cishet young men. Jake Hurley explores how women and non-binary skaters are carving out their own space in the scene
Levelling the playing field: Women’s football calls for a reshuffle
As part of our women in sports series for International Women’s Day, Mario Bowden chats with Aoife Robinson about the inequalities still facing the women’s game
Covid-19 abroad: Canada’s response to the coronavirus pandemic
While some provinces have introduced harsh Covid-19 restrictions and curfews, a sense of normality remains for the residents of British Columbia
The Dark Side of the Moon: 48 years on
As Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon celebrates its 48th year, David Doyle reflects on how the album has become one of the most culturally significant pieces in music history
If you build it, they will come… Eventually
A number of new businesses on the Lower Grangegorman Road were anticipating the footfall of the new TU campus. Colm McGuirk finds out how they’re faring as the wait goes on
Don’t pass the Dutch: Off-licence customers ‘spoiling themselves’ during pandemic
Colm McGuirk visits his local Dublin off-licences to learn how buying patterns have changed within the last year
Same ocean, different boat: The rural-urban lockdown divide
With no end in sight for Covid restrictions, Niamh Alexander takes a look at how different our experiences of lockdown can be
Pups on the pier
Jessica Viola captures the canine companions that accompany their owners on Dún Laoghaire pier
Five Black businesses that are making serious money moves
Continue the Black History Month celebrations with Dolapo Agunbiade, as she delves into how to support the Black community this week
New York Times’ documentary Framing Britney Spears shines a spotlight on sexism
In 2017, the #MeToo movement highlighted the terrible treatment of women in the entertainment industry, but there has been waning interest in this conversation ever since – now in 2021, it’s back at the forefront
Covid-19 abroad: The US and the impact of the pandemic from coast to coast
As America surpasses the grim landmark of 500,000 Covid-19 deaths, Liam Daly gets a glimpse at what life is like on the east and west coasts
Freezebruary boys: South Dublin group embrace the challenge of sea swimming for 28 days in a row for charity
With an increase of sea swimming in Ireland in the past year, David Doyle investigates how gruelling the Freezebury challenge is during these strong weather conditions
Player Wills redevelopment receives lukewarm reception from Dublin 8 residents
Liberties locals have raised their concerns around plans to build a large-scale housing development on the former Player Wills factory site. Jake Hurley speaks with Dublin 8 Residents Association member Mark Stedman and Labour senator Rebecca Moynihan to learn more
An end in sight? Government promises to end Direct Provision as residents go on hunger strike
Direct Provision has been a contentious issue in Ireland for two decades, Liam Daly speaks to an activist who experienced this system first-hand to find out how the government’s promises to abolish it were being received
Cosy for Covid: House-hunting in lockdown
Finding a place to lay your hat in Dublin can be a nightmare at the best of times. Colm McGuirk finds out from Dublin tenants how it’s felt to look for a home since Covid-19 hit
Weigh in: Should paid promotion of diet products be banned?
Niamh Alexander investigates how the growing popularity of dangerous weight loss products is connected to the expectations we place on women
Covid-19 abroad: Europe’s first recorded case – how France has handled the coronavirus pandemic
With the French government currently refraining from imposing a third national lockdown, David Doyle speaks to Amandine Verbiese, a French native who has experienced one of the most calamitous periods of the country’s history
Podcast: Black and Irish on ‘Embracing the dynamics of a modern, diverse Ireland’
Listen to Jessica Viola discuss the Black Lives Matter movement, representation in the media and the Black and Irish organisation with its political coordinator, Eric Ehigie
Black history month and how to celebrate it in a pandemic
In the first installment of a two part series, Dolapo Agunbiade explores how we can commemorate Black History Month while staying indoors
Irish childcare workers feel pushed to periphery while Government sits down with teacher’s union
Despite their battle to keep doors open through ongoing lockdowns, Ireland’s childcare sector has been brushed to one side, Katy Brennan investigates why our childcare workers remain underfunded and unrecognised
No ink spilled – tattoo studios struggle during Covid
With the constant closing and reopening of tattoo studios, artists no longer know where they stand. James Molloy gets the insight of some industry professionals
Reject modernity, embrace tradition: could Bebo be back for good?
With a long-awaited relaunch now confirmed by the site’s creator, Jake Hurley speaks with a group of Irish twenty-somethings to look back on Bebo’s impact on Irish culture throughout the noughties
Three Castles Burning: An interview with historian Donal Fallon
From his room in Glasnevin, Mario Bowden chats to the man capturing Dublin’s vibrant social history from his kitchen in Kimmage.
Eve Belle finds harmony in lockdown
A life of song-writing forms the foundation of Eve Belle’s musical talents. Izzy Rowley explores the artist’s past, present, and future
Gaelic games players reflect on importance of competitions lost to level five
With the college Gaelic games competitions that normally brighten up these weeks shelved for ’21, Colm McGuirk gets a flavour of what players will be missing out on this year
ID service users and workers continue to compromise, awaiting clarity on re-opening
Niamh Alexander looks at how reduced services have affected people with intellectual disabilities, and how these services have adapted to the current situation
FAI provides cover as League of Ireland enters corridor of uncertainty
Additional funding to League of Ireland clubs has been confirmed by the government ahead of the upcoming season. David Doyle investigates how the FAI are playing a blinder in the post-Delaney era
A Covid tale of two cities
The US has been divided in its response to the pandemic. Jessica Viola explores these differences with Tara Wiekert and Julia Hadley, two students in two very different states
Give an artificial heart this Valentine’s Day
If Cupid had a heart, or three or four, there still wouldn’t be enough to give to over 2,000 patients in need of a transplant. However, French company Carmat may have just come up with a solution. Dolapo Agunbiade investigates
Love in the time of Corona
The lockdowns seem endless and as the chances of meeting that special someone hit an all-time low, Katy Brennan seeks to answer the question – when it comes to finding love in a Covid world, is online dating a help or a hindrance?
Top 3 Post-Covid getaways to banish the lockdown blues
James Molloy recommends three delightful destinations to add to your travel plans, once the pandemic is over and holidays are on the horizon again
Five swaps you can make for a more eco-friendly Valentine’s Day
Saoirse Schad gives tips on how you can be more environmentally conscious while still spoiling that special someone with sustainable Valentine’s Day treats
Covid Abroad: How Italy was woken up to the first wave of coronavirus in Europe
As Italy begins to ease restrictions, Mario Bowden gathers the perspective of Lombardian and Italian native, Maria Elena Tagliabue who lived through some of Italy’s darkest months
Immaterial Girl: How SOPHIE expanded the horizons of pop music
Speaking with Irish artists and SOPHIE devotees Dark Mavis and Fomorian Vein, Jake Hurley reflects on the producer’s legacy as both a sonic innovator and a queer icon
Bloody buses
Public transport is operating at 25% capacity in Ireland due to level five restrictions. Izzy Rowley investigates the impact on frontline workers in Fingal, north county Dublin
Green Screen: The impact of the pandemic on the Irish Film Industry
With the Irish film industry on its knees and shrouded in uncertainty Liam Daly investigates how Irish filmmakers are adapting to an ever-changing world during the pandemic
First Women’s U20’s Team in Ireland
Counter protesters say they are opposing ‘fascists’, not anti-lockdown demonstrations
Huge moves completely reinvent the two WWE brands
Bram Stoker Fest will scare you through your screen this Halloween
Uncertain times leaving Irish racecourses in the dark
Streaming the way forward in new technology phase for sport
Mary Hickey strives for 41st ‘Virtual’ Dublin Marathon
Artist Showcase: Banríon
The 2020 International Literature Festival in Dublin
Fun Place – top tips for a safe and spooky Halloween
“Twenty-seven years I carried a gun, I never had to use it”: Disarming the Garda
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Merrion’s open-air artists persevere through Level 3
Pandemic has left interfering with defibrillators deadlier than ever
“The move to online classes cost me €2000”: students given no support for online learning
More uncertainty after errors found in Calculated Grades
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Slovakia awaits for Kenny’s men in ‘winner takes all’ playoff
Watch: Sport and COVID-19 – Disability activist Oisin Putt on life without wheelchair basketball and the influence of his coach
We decided to spend some time with the Ballybrack Bulls – Loughlinstown’s wheelchair basketball team, speaking to coach Mark Barry and 17-year-old player and disability activist Oisin Putt.
‘The stark reality is that Irish Travellers are one of the most vulnerable groups in this crisis’
Prominent members of the Irish Traveller community have referenced the stark health inequalities in light of Covid-19
‘When we ignore the experiences of women, we do so at an enormous cost’ – The link between care and gender inequality
Altering Article 41.2 of the Irish Constitution is a crucial opportunity for women, according to The National Women’s Council of Ireland
Valentine’s Day around the globe: corporate ploy or a universal love-fest?
Kate Brayden speaks to TheCity.ie readers worldwide about their homegrown customs and traditions on Cupid’s favourite day
Revealed, the large numbers of married Irish people ‘struggling with their sexuality’
Large numbers of married people secretly struggling with their sexuality are calling LGBT support line “day in, day out”
‘Politicians have less interest in people on the margins’: Can the public create social change?
TCD Professor of Law believes he has the secret to lobbying governments on social issues.
