Category: Culture
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Twelve Pubs – Proceed with Caution
One night, 12 pubs, 12 drinks and 12 rules. Participated in by the masses every Christmas, either in their own locality or in Dublin City, 12 pubs has become somewhat of a necessity in the run up towards Christmas, and it is often…
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Dogs dumped for Christmas: animal rescue lists grow as owners surrender their pets
In the run-up to Christmas, animal rescues’ phones are ringing off the hook. The calls answered are not from people inquiring about adopting, but from those who want to surrender their dog. If a puppy is on your own Christmas list, or you’ve…
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Trials and tribulations of the Irish DJ
A disc jockey, or a DJ, is a person who plays recorded music for a live audience, on the radio, in a nightclub or at a festival. Either working for an entertainment company or freelancing, DJs in nightclubs and bars often have to…
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Spotlight on the benefits of drama
Behind the Scenes: School of Drama’s main aim is to help build confidence in their students so that they can channel their creative talents through drama and theatre. Their objective is the development of the student through drama. Something that sets them apart…
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‘It is mentally and physically draining’ – The life of a student commuter
The rising rents in Dublin are forcing students to endure long commutes in order to attend their desired university. Students are enduring daily round-trips to Dublin in particular. Although this lifestyle certainly has its benefits as it’s cheaper and less stressful than having…
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When to wed – The best time of year to walk down the isle
Ahh Christmas time, one of the most romantic times of the year, handheld walks under the twinkly lights on a frosty evening, cosy movie dates curled up in front of the fire with that special someone maybe some Ice- skating. Even every day…
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Temple Bar’s hidden treasures
Dublin has a lot to offer, however, many people do not know that Temple Bar is home to some of the coolest high-end vintage and second-hand shops around.
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Mass cutbacks threaten future of rural communities
It’s a Saturday evening. Sitting at the kitchen table, my laptop is open and aside from the regular distractions that most 22-year-olds give into, such as WhatsApp notifications, or opening the Facebook tab to name a few. At ten-past-seven every week, there is…
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Our Balbriggan is your Balbriggan
Balbriggan is Ireland’s youngest town with an average age of 30.8 years and Ireland’s fastest-growing town. There has been rapid immigration in the last two decades resulting in Ireland becoming an increasingly diverse country in terms of national and ethnic origin.
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Flanagan’s Field Community Garden
Community gardens are all about sharing and giving back to the community. They can have very positive social, economic and environmental impacts in communities. People in the community can come together to grow their own food and either share or learn gardening experiences.
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