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As Refillz shops emerge, cost and plastic reduction remain uncertain
By Iqra Siddiqui Plastic is embedded in everyday life, shaping how people shop, consume, and dispose. But refill shops are emerging as an alternative, offering a way to cut down on single-use packaging. But higher costs and convenience barriers continue to influence consumer behaviour. Experts suggest it could help reduce plastic waste. However, the question…
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by Shushu Xie Despite a rosy job market in general, work opportunities for young people in Ireland remain uncertain. Chris O’Reilly, 23, a waiter for a franchise chicken shop that has three outlets in Dublin, is interviewing for jobs in grocery shops and other workplaces. He has just applied for a cleaning job in a…
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Why would 5,000+ buildings crumble within seconds, as if they had no foundations? by Rafaella Spanou Not many days have passed since the devastating earthquake that shook the Turkish-Syrian border to its core. The death toll is rising exponentially with no signs of slowing down. As of the time this article was written, 12, 873…
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by Ultán Corcoran Ireland is a nation that continues to have an evergreen love affair with sports. Although not always rosy, recent decades have witnessed a lot of success across several fronts. Having demographically surpassed the five million mark for the first time since the mid-19th century famine, we’re still minnows when compared to other…
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by Shushu Xie More than 5,000 people gathered at the Dublin Spire on 24 February to march in recognition of the one-year anniversary of Russia’s all-out war in Ukraine. Similar gatherings were held in many other counties in Ireland, including Mayo, Kildare, Meath and Cavan. Leaders of major parties, some Irish political activists, volunteer representatives…
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by Alla Pavlutska A mythical woman that had many faces through time gets revived in the new public holiday. Ireland has recently celebrated its first-ever bank holiday in honour of a woman, often referred to as the first female Irish bishop. It was a long week of festivals dedicated to culture, music, poetry, and everything…
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Presenter : Chloe Seymour Producer: David Little Video / Edit : Injae Kang TheCity.ie asks residents of Dublin City Centre about the atmosphere created by the Christmas lighting and asks whether the government is doing enough to keep electricity bills low for the holiday season.
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