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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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This past Saturday the showpiece event in Irish club rugby took place in the Aviva stadium. The Division 1A League final between Clontarf and Lansdowne. Both teams had successfully navigated themselves through the long season to finish in the top four and then through the playoffs. Clontarf with a nervy 9-0 win over…
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Ireland has experienced huge changes in society over the last thirty years. While traditionally Ireland was a predominantly catholic and conservative country, attitudes and behaviours around sex are changing and with a more liberal contemporary Irish population emerging, our sex lives have transformed along with this. The National Medicines Information Centre says, “A recent Irish…
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The direct provision system for asylum seekers is ‘not fit for purpose’ and needs to scrapped or replaced, according to a new report from an Oireachtas committee. Direct provision was introduced 15 years ago to provide shelter for asylum seekers for just six months, until applicants were either granted refugee status or deported. This…
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This year, on the 21st of May, seventeen year old Molly Sterling will become the youngest Irish entry to the Eurovision since Dana. We do of course have to get through the dreaded semi finals but all going well she will take the stand on the 23rd. ‘Playing with Numbers is a haunting ballad, with…
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Are you still mama’s boy at 30? Your mum drags you out of bed to have breakfast, asks you what you will have for lunch or dinner and even reminds you to make your bed. What are you playing at? Wake up at your mum’s breakfast and get a life: you can’t really grow up…
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Same Sex Marriage Referendum Ireland 2015 Daniel Pim On the 22nd of May this year Ireland will vote in a referendum to legalise same sex marriage. This has been a hotly debated subject over the last few months with both the Yes and No sides trying to promote their own views. This piece will…
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