Category: Arts and Culture
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“At least in Ireland I have a better life”
Dublin will ensure you’ll discover amazing homemade scones, caffeine shots in hidden cafés and the perfect vintage clothes in a second-hand shop. To a historic landmark with an inspiring back story or a chance to chat with a Dublin character, this city is…
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Circa: Terenure restaurant awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand
Just over two weeks ago, the restaurant Circa in Terenure won a Michelin Bib Gourmand award recognising a high quality dining experience at an affordable price. The restaurant only opened its doors in March but while its rise has been rapid, the journey…
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The over 40 baby boom
The geriatric mother. It’s a title that most women would take offence to, but it’s one that’s being applied to more and more Irish mothers as we see an increase in the number of Irish women having babies in their 40s. A baby…
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The diets preventing heart disease
In the last few years, diets such as vegetarianism and veganism have become much more popular. Bord Bia recently estimated that 8% of the Irish population are now vegetarian, while 4% are vegan. However, an increasing number of Irish people are turning to…
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Sorolla: Spanish Master of Light
Doctor Aoife Brady is a curator of Italian and Spanish Art at the National Gallery in Dublin and holds a Ph.D in History of Art from Trinity College Dublin. Dr Brady is also the co-curator of Sorolla: Spanish Master of Light, an exhibition…
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Are bigger muscles worth the life-threatening effects?
The last decade has seen a complete transformation of the fitness industry in Ireland. Our country is now filled with commercial gyms, boxing clubs, training academies and smaller, private gyms. However, with this surge in health and training, there is now more pressure…
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What a waste – A rubbish situation on Dublin streets
Dublin City Council have 3,200 bins in operation within its jurisdiction. Of these bins, there are none which cater for waste other than solid rubbish.
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‘Girls and women are missing out’ – Let’s talk about STEM
It’s no secret that a significant gender gap exists within both study and employment in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) sectors. In 2014, the proportion of male graduates in STEM areas in Ireland, was the highest in the EU while the proportion…
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Is red meat really that bad for you?
For many years now, public health bodies in Ireland have been encouraging people to eat less red meat, due to it being a potential cause of diseases such as cancer. However, a recent report carried out by a group of international scientists suggests…
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“Menstruation is not a choice” – new committee to tackle period poverty
A committee to tackle period poverty has been established by the government. The new committee, which was set up by the Health Minister, is chaired by the Department of Health and it includes representation from a number of government departments and non-governmental organisations…
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