Coronavirus
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Green Screen: The impact of the pandemic on the Irish Film Industry
With the Irish film industry on its knees and shrouded in uncertainty Liam Daly investigates how Irish filmmakers are adapting to an ever-changing world during the pandemic
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The endless quarantine in Argentina
On March 7, Argentina became the first Latin American country to announce a coronavirus-related death, four days after confirming the country’s first case. The president reacted quickly announcing, on March 12, a state of national health emergency. Eight days later, with the backing of…
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A different challenge: how people with disabilities cope with the pandemic
People living with disabilities face challenges on a daily basis and with the current global pandemic they have been tested once more as we all adapt to a new way of living. Last Thursday marked International Day of Persons with Disabilities and Ciaron Noble spoke…
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How technology has kept Enable Ireland going during the Covid-19 pandemic
The City’s Ciaron Noble spoke with Enable Ireland representative Donal Kitt about the role technology has played in helping them keep the services up and running for their service users during the pandemic.
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Former Debenhams staff urge shoppers to #BoycottDebenhams this Christmas
Former Debenhams staff are urging people to #BoycottDebenhams when shopping online this Christmas. Róise Collins took to Twitter to see why it’s trending. Former Debenhams staff have launched a campaign urging shoppers to boycott the department store this Christmas. The workers have been…
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Soccer Sisters launch virtual coaching for aspiring women’s soccer players
Gavin Dalton speaks with FAI women’s administrator Rachel Graham about the recent, first of it’s kind virtual Soccer Sisters hub for the October Mid-term break. With Covid-19 preventing the usual week long camp style delivery of the popular Soccer Sisters programme, Aviva along…
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Remembering pints past with Old Dublin Pubs
Facebook Group Old Dublin Pubs is a place to share nostalgic memories of wet pubs that are long-gone. Rebecca Daly spoke to members of the group to find out what the group offers and why it is so relevant today. The 15th of…
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How much does sports contribute to the high COVID case numbers?
All local sports clubs and gyms are completely closed now, taking away a necessary outlet for exercise and mental health from many nationwide. Conn McGillion investigates whether sports activities were spreading the Covid-19 virus. From June to August, there have been only fourteen…
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Counter protesters say they are opposing ‘fascists’, not anti-lockdown demonstrations
As restrictions to tackle Coronavirus are in place, some people choose to show their frustration in a form of protest. Many have condemned such protests not only for posing a greater risk to public health, but also for their possible links with far-right…
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