Category: Culture
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The Cearta protest – thousands march to save the Gaeltacht
Over the last 15 years, the number of daily Irish speakers has fallen by 13%, from 83,000 to 72,000. With the government investing only 0.1% of state expenditure into the Department of the Gaeltacht, it’s not difficult to see why numbers are dropping so drastically. On Saturday, September 20,…
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Emporium gives Dublin a taste of the big apple
By Rían Cahill Dublin-based streetwear brand Emporium announced a brand-new collaboration last week with their New York-based counterparts Brigade, along with a special homecoming show with Wiki in the Sugar Club. Emporium, who have rapidly grown from a small local brand to a…
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Greening The Liberties 10 Years On
In 2015 Dublin City Council first proposed a plan and a strategy for giving the Liberties in Dublin 8 a greener look. This greening strategy set out to produce new parks and green areas while improving existing ones in the area. The Liberties,…
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The impact of Saint Carlo Acutis to the Catholic Church
Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old teenager, was canonised by Pope Leo XIV at Saint Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Sept. 7, 2025. As the first saint born in the Millennial era, St. Carlo Acutis has captivated the hearts of hundreds of thousands of…
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“Prevention is better than the cure”- Examining the work of mental health services in rural Ireland
This article features themes of a sensitive and potentially distressing nature. If you or any person are affected by the topics addressed, resources are available at the end of this article. Leah Cull grew up in the Arigna Mountains in county Roscommon, surrounded…
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Artists seek reassurance from arts minister and launch a petition
After failed attempts at communication in February, the Irish Artists Union wrote a strong letter to the Department of Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht, followed by a petition to secure robust funding structures for Irish artists. Last Thursday Patrick O’Donnovan – Minister of…
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The Italian Film Festival Returns to Ireland: A Celebration of Contemporary Italian Cinema
The N.I.C.E. Italian Film Festival returns to Ireland for its fourth edition, bringing a curated selection of contemporary Italian films to Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick from March 27 to April 6, 2025. Founded in Florence in 1991, N.I.C.E. (New Italian Cinema Events)…
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A lens on the past, present and future at Thomas Connolly’s, Sligo
In recent years, Ireland has seen a significant trend of pub closures, a trend that continues into 2025. However, many pubs are exploring innovative ways to sustain their businesses while preserving their valued traditions. Thomas Connolly’s in Sligo exemplifies this success. Well-known for…
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Dublin International Film Festival 2025 shines light on the importance of Irish storytelling
Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF) is one of Ireland’s biggest events celebrating Irish and non-Irish stories on-screen. TheCity reporter Sara Booth was on site to recap some of the festival’s highlights
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A Clear Mind in the Canary Islands
Playa de las Américas has become a popular party destination and while it’s known for its vibrant nightlife, there is also an abundance of activities to enjoy without the need for alcohol. South Tenerife’s rugged landscape is filled with cacti and beautiful palm…
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