Category: City Voices
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“That was a light I had never felt before”
Samuel Walsh, a 22-year-old Irish man, transformed his life after moving from a party-focused lifestyle to a deepened faith in Christianity during a summer in New York. A chance encounter with a woman led him to explore spirituality beyond his Catholic upbringing, inspiring…
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Christmas Spending – The Value of Christmas
The Central Statistics Office on November 13th released the consumer price index for this year, which shows a 2.9% increase in the inflation rate over the last 12 months, which is the fastest and highest rise of inflation since March of 2024. The…
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Celebrating Day of The Dead “Dia De Los Muertos” in Dublin
Dia De Los Muertos or the Day of the dead is a Mexican holiday that honors those who are no longer with us. Here in Dublin several events celebrated the occasion. The City covered the different events and explained what the occasion is…
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The Sea oh the Sea – the joy of wild swimming
A sunny Sunday in autumn and the sea is still warm in Sandycove. Its a ritual for many people who have the time to make swimming a part of their routine. Some people shared their thoughts with me.
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Young voices, big vote: Are young people voting?
This podcast was recorded before the recent news of Jim Gavin leaving the presidential election. With the upcoming presidential election drawing near, the political engagement of young people is once again in the spotlight. Do they turn out to vote? If so,…
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A Way to Celebrate Black History Month in Ireland
By Mene Agbofodoh The Red Line Book Festival held a book conference for influential Black Women in Ireland to celebrate Black History Month. The Red Line Book Festival is a cultural event that happens once every year. It is held to appreciate and…
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Braywatch: Local Sea Swimmers Making Waves Along Ireland’s Coast
By Jamie Ryan The City caught up with the ‘Bray Beach Bathers’, who are a group of men and women who all share a common love for swimming in the ocean, as they brave the cold water on a brisk, but beautiful October…
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New beginnings for later life: A Dublin nursing home and its journey to maximum resident capacity after nine months in operation
By Gary Petrov As people journey through life, independence can grow and thrive – however, sometimes, in life, and especially as some people get older, independence can unfortunately decline. With a decline in a person’s ability to be independent, comes dependency with everyday…
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From a Motorbike to Medical School – Rashid Omondi’s Remarkable Journey
By Dearbhla Kiarie At just 19 years old, Rashid Omondi is on the brink of fulfilling a lifelong dream—studying medicine at an Irish University, University College Cork (UCC). Hailing from the coastal town of Pangani, Tanzania, Omondi details the inspiring story of not…
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The Budget 2024 – Dublin reacts
By Ruben McCarthy The Irish Government unveils the 2024 Budget which includes: childcare fee cuts, landlord tax breaks, energy credits, and a €1.40 boost to the minimum wage. Dubliners weigh in amid the housing crisis and soaring living costs. Are these measures enough?
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