Category: Current Affairs
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Europe scrambling after brawl in the white house
A historian is worried that post World War II measures are under attack after the leader’s exchange in the White House.
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Twenty newcomers and equitable gender balance as the recently formed Seanad commences
Senators adapt and aspire to make notable impact in a term that signals opportunity for change. The 60 members of the 27th Seanad Éireann (the upper house of the Irish parliament) held their first sitting on 12 February 2025. Senators signed the roll…
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Taoiseach poised to replace rent pressure zones to attract foreign money
Micheál Martin announced a replacement last week which sparked an uproar among renterconsensus. However, foreign investment might benefit the economy in the long run. The Taoiseach’s plan to establish a more attractive market for foreign investors did not resonate with renters over the…
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Dublin’s Transport Overhaul: Racing to Keep Up with a Growing City
Congestion, infrastructure delays, and increasing demand continue to put pressure on Dublin’s transport system. To understand how effective these changes really are, TheCity spoke with Professor Brian Caulfield, a transportation expert at Trinity College Dublin. On January 26, 2025, the latest phase of…
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Storm Éowyn victims are facing an administrative jungle
“I had to leave the tree that fell on my barn’s roof,” said Paul (alias). It has been two weeks after storm Éowyn hit Ireland, now that power and water is mostly restored, farmers are battling to restart their operations. Paul, a third-generation…
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Controversial vote in German parliament sparks Nazi comparisons
Last week, the German Christian-democratic party crossed a line that hasn’t been crossed on a federal level since 1949 – they voted with the far right. Consequently, parallels to Germany’s extremist past are once again being brought into the open. In a parliamentary…
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How Irish Rugby is Growing Beyond Confines of Dublin’s Private Schools
By Jamie Ryan Rugby is quickly becoming one of Ireland’s most popular sports – but has often been viewed by many as ‘upper-class’. This is because a large majority of home-grown professional Irish rugby players have come up through the school system, which…
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O’Connell Street’s Decline: Iconic Dublin Landmark Faces Neglect and Urban Decay
By Jason Quigley O’Connell Street, once the heart of Dublin’s city centre and a vibrant hub of activity, has seen noticeable neglect and signs of urban decay in recent years. This iconic thoroughfare, known for its historic monuments and central location, is now…
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“I Would Rather Die Here Peacefully, than be Killed There” – South Africans Living in Direct Provision on Hunger Strike Outside Dáil
By Jamie Ryan “This is our last resort now.” Neels Heystek “I fled South Africa in need of safety.” Brian Mogotsi
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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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