Category: City Voices
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How safe is Dublin for cyclists?
Cycling is a cheap and easy way to get around but are Dublin’s roads safe? TheCity asked some cyclists on Grafton Street. By Caroline Ewins, Brendan Kelly and Cormac O Connor.
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Bullying in Ireland
Lynne Swan and Colin Higgins report. Bullying is a very topical issue in Ireland, especially following the recent Children’s Referendum. Do the people of Dublin feel the issue of bullying is being tackled properly in this country? We hear from people on the…
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Dublins best and worst dating experiences!
Ever wondered if you are the only one out there whose had a spectacularly good or bad date? Well you’re not alone, turn outs we’ve all had embarrassing and wonderful dating experiences! Watch the video above to see thecity.ie asking people in Dublin…
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Top toys in Dublin this Christmas
By: Sarah Reilly, Patrick Gormley and Andy Nally With the most magical night of the year just a few weeks away, thecity.ie hit the streets of Dublin to chat to locals about what Santa will be delivering to their homes this Christmas. Children…
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Technology – Is it a good or bad thing
By Patrick Gormley, Sarah Reilly and Andy Nally TheCity.ie went out on the streets of Dublin to find out what piece of technology people can’t live without and whether they think technology is a good or bad thing.
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National Library Day
National Library Day took place last week.The City crew (Jenny and Blaithin) took to the oldest library in Ireland – Marsh’s library to ask passersby if they have a library card? [youtube.com=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBE2WnQY-1M] by Blaithin Henehan and Jenny McGovern
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Dublin reacts to news of a considerable rise in the use of anti-depressants
By: Sarah Reilly There have been many scary headlines in national news outlets over the last few weeks regarding the substantial rise in the use of anti-depressants among Irish people. Headline examples include: “Sedation Nation” –Irish Times (27th October 2012) “Sedative and tranquilliser…
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Dubliners’ thoughts on the U.S. presidential election
U.S. voters go to the polls on November 6th to elect their next president and vice-president. The two front runners for office are the incumbent Democratic candidate, President Barack Obama with his vice-president running mate Joe Biden, and challenger Republican Mitt Romney with…
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Ireland: embarrassed by sex education?
Almost a third of Irish people aged 20-29 have received no sex education in their teenage years, according to the Durex Sexual Wellbeing Global Survey. TheCity.ie asks the people of Dublin about their views and experiences. [youtube.com=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b69yNg-Tv0] By Cormac O’Connor and Liam Keegan
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