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Pups on the pier

By Jessica Viola March 1, 2021March 1, 2021
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Five Black businesses that are making serious money moves

By Dolapo Agunbiade February 28, 2021February 28, 2021

New York Times’ documentary Framing Britney Spears shines a spotlight on sexism

By Katy Brennan February 28, 2021March 1, 2021

Covid-19 abroad: the US and the impact of the pandemic from coast to coast (video)

By Liam Daly February 27, 2021March 1, 2021

Market gardens: the labour intensive ‘holiday’ of the 1950s

By James Molloy February 26, 2021March 1, 2021
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Market gardens: the labour intensive ‘holiday’ of the 1950s

James Molloy chats to his grandfather John about the English market gardens he worked in as a teenager to support his family

By James MolloyFebruary 26, 2021March 1, 2021
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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

By David DoyleFebruary 26, 2021March 1, 2021
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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

By Jake HurleyFebruary 25, 2021March 1, 2021
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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

By Liam DalyFebruary 24, 2021February 27, 2021
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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

By Colm McGuirkFebruary 23, 2021February 26, 2021
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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

By Niamh AlexanderFebruary 23, 2021February 26, 2021
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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

By David DoyleFebruary 22, 2021February 26, 2021
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Black and Irish: ‘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

By Jessica ViolaFebruary 22, 2021February 24, 2021
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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

By Dolapo AgunbiadeFebruary 21, 2021February 24, 2021
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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

By Katy BrennanFebruary 21, 2021February 24, 2021
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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

By James MolloyFebruary 19, 2021February 24, 2021
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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

By Jake HurleyFebruary 18, 2021February 24, 2021
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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.

By Mario BowdenFebruary 18, 2021February 24, 2021
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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

By Izzy RowleyFebruary 17, 2021February 24, 2021
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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

By Colm McGuirkFebruary 16, 2021February 24, 2021
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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

By Niamh AlexanderFebruary 16, 2021February 24, 2021
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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

By David DoyleFebruary 15, 2021February 24, 2021
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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

By Jessica ViolaFebruary 15, 2021February 24, 2021
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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

By Dolapo AgunbiadeFebruary 14, 2021February 24, 2021
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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?

By Katy BrennanFebruary 14, 2021February 24, 2021
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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

By James MolloyFebruary 12, 2021February 24, 2021
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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

By Saoirse SchadFebruary 12, 2021February 22, 2021
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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

By Mario BowdenFebruary 11, 2021February 24, 2021
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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

By Jake HurleyFebruary 11, 2021February 24, 2021
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Transport tribulations: pandemic reductions to public transport especially impact healthcare workers

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, during the pandemic

By Izzy RowleyFebruary 10, 2021February 24, 2021
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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

By Liam DalyFebruary 10, 2021February 24, 2021
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First Women’s U20’s Team in Ireland

By Ciaron NobleNovember 24, 2020November 24, 2020
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Counter protesters say they are opposing ‘fascists’, not anti-lockdown demonstrations

By Laura MatjusaityteNovember 2, 2020November 2, 2020
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Huge moves completely reinvent the two WWE brands

By Conn McGillionOctober 29, 2020October 29, 2020
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Bram Stoker Fest will scare you through your screen this Halloween

By Megan O'BrienOctober 28, 2020October 28, 2020
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Uncertain times leaving Irish racecourses in the dark

By Andrew Blair WhiteOctober 27, 2020October 27, 2020
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Streaming the way forward in new technology phase for sport

By Andrew Blair WhiteOctober 26, 2020October 26, 2020
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Mary Hickey strives for 41st ‘Virtual’ Dublin Marathon

By Ciaron NobleOctober 24, 2020October 27, 2020
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Artist Showcase: Banríon

By Eric RyanOctober 22, 2020October 23, 2020
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The 2020 International Literature Festival in Dublin

By Dhai AlmutairiOctober 21, 2020October 21, 2020
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Fun Place – top tips for a safe and spooky Halloween

By Eibhin KavanaghOctober 19, 2020November 9, 2020
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“Twenty-seven years I carried a gun, I never had to use it”: Disarming the Garda

By Johnny KellyOctober 16, 2020October 16, 2020
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Good Vibrationz continue to operate outdoors as Dublin remains in Level 3

By Erica CarterOctober 15, 2020October 15, 2020
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How local cafes are coping with Level 3 restrictions

By Dhai AlmutairiOctober 14, 2020October 14, 2020
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New Irish horror series Shudder Street to premier next week

By Erica CarterOctober 13, 2020October 13, 2020
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Merrion’s open-air artists persevere through Level 3

By Eibhin KavanaghOctober 13, 2020October 13, 2020
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Pandemic has left interfering with defibrillators deadlier than ever

By Rebecca DalyOctober 12, 2020October 13, 2020
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“The move to online classes cost me €2000”: students given no support for online learning

By Erica CarterOctober 10, 2020October 10, 2020
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More uncertainty after errors found in Calculated Grades

By Laura MatjusaityteOctober 9, 2020October 9, 2020
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NXT Takeover 31 Review: Solid show capped by excellent main event

By Conn McGillionOctober 9, 2020October 9, 2020
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Slovakia awaits for Kenny’s men in ‘winner takes all’ playoff

By Gavin DaltonOctober 8, 2020October 8, 2020
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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.

By The City's NewshoundApril 21, 2020May 12, 2020
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‘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

By The City's NewshoundMarch 20, 2020March 20, 2020
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‘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

By The City's NewshoundFebruary 25, 2020May 9, 2020
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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

By The City's NewshoundFebruary 18, 2020May 9, 2020
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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”

By The City's NewshoundFebruary 14, 2020May 10, 2020
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‘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.

By The City's NewshoundFebruary 14, 2020May 10, 2020
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20,000 march on the Dáil over ‘absolute crisis’ in childcare

By The City's NewshoundFebruary 7, 2020May 9, 2020
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Pups on the pier

Jessica Viola captures the canine companions that accompany their owners on Dún Laoghaire pier

By Jessica ViolaMarch 1, 2021March 1, 2021
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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

By Dolapo AgunbiadeFebruary 28, 2021February 28, 2021
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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 in the forefront

By Katy BrennanFebruary 28, 2021March 1, 2021
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Covid-19 abroad: the US and the impact of the pandemic from coast to coast (video)

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

By Liam DalyFebruary 27, 2021March 1, 2021
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