Category: Arts and Culture
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Flanagan’s Field Community Garden
Community gardens are all about sharing and giving back to the community. They can have very positive social, economic and environmental impacts in communities. People in the community can come together to grow their own food and either share or learn gardening experiences.
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Waiting and dating: Why the average age for Irish newlyweds continues to rise
Ireland has changed a lot in the last 30 years. There is no doubt the country is a much different place than it was back then. We have become more diverse and multicultural, we are more aware of the issues facing the environment…
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Living with OCD
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder in which people have recurring unwanted thoughts, ideas or sensations (obsessions) that make them feel driven to do something repetitively (compulsions).
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Meet the Róg Poets
The Róg Poets are an up and coming hip-hop group hailing from South Dublin. Their unique sounds and smooth rhymes reflect the versatility of the growing Irish hip-hop scene. The group is comprised of Mory, Johnny Welfare, Baz Greko and Smokey, who all…
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Seasonal Affective Disorder – What is it?
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression closely related with the darker months of the year. Sometimes referred to as the winter blues, SAD is a condition that affects up to one in 15 people in Ireland every year.
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Ma’s on a mission – Christmas Toy Appeal
The Mammies of Ireland are on a mission this Christmas, in an appeal that has become increasingly popular all thanks to the power of social media.
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Don’t blame vegans, Blame Beyonce: The Beyoncification of Veganism
Ireland has recently topped the list as one of the most Vegan-friendly countries in the world, at least when it comes to our number of restaurants. This is, incredulously, despite the fact that vegans make up only 2% of the Irish population, according…
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Therapy dogs helping the elderly feel less lonely this Christmas
For many people, Christmas is their favourite time of year. It’s a happy time spent with family, friends and loved ones. Sadly though, for many elderly people, Christmas can be a tough time to get through. Nearly a quarter of the elderly do…
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Abner Browns – Not your average barbershop
Dave Judge is something of a celebrity these days. The story of how he turned his little barbershop into a live music venue has led to three documentaries and has been covered in many of the national papers including the Irish Times.
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Are Instagram filters affecting your health?
Filters. They’ve pretty much been around since the dawn of social media. Whether it’s a touch of sepia tone or the much loved dog-ears filter, you’d be hard pressed to find a social media user that hasn’t used a filter at some point.…
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