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Awaiting Deployment – Private Manus O’Reilly’s Story
“Lig Amach!” This command to the recruits, now fully trained and tested, in the square of Sarsfield Barracks, officially marked the ending of the 6-month training course. Tears, cheers and proud embraces followed as the 120th platoon trained under the 12th Infantry…
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Chloe Michelle Howarth on Uplifting Queer Narratives Through Modern Irish Literature
COVID-19 arrives in March of 2020 with a peculiar pause as society closes its doors. In Dublin, IADT student Chloe Michelle Howarth begins to pack her bags to head back to her family home in West Cork to quarantine. Somewhere within that still…
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TikTok Fame to the Pro Game: Carmichael Uchenna
From ring lights to football floodlights, two different worlds have become part of the same journey. On Saturday evening, Carmichael Uchenna ran onto the pitch in the blue colours of Wealdstone. The 20-year-old had climbed from Step 4 to Step 1 of…
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The road home
“Life is an adventure and you need to be an amateur, not a professional” Alasdair Verschoyle is a South African migrant, Irish historian and bookseller whose life has taken him from Cape Town to Kildare, and into the pages of Ireland’s past. A…
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Drinks & Decadence in Dublin’s Downtown: A Conversation With One of Dublin’s Top Bartenders
A half-past-three Hemingway Daiquiri in Hawksmoor Dublin. Directly across the bar stands Darragh Boylan. To some, he is known for being a frequent competitor in all manner of cocktail competitions; to others, he is the intermediary marking the transition from the bar into…
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A match made in TUD: When flowers are no longer enough
Technological University Dublin’s African Society organised a Valentine’s event on February 10, 2026, promoting cultural integration and community building. The theme ‘A match made in TUD’ highlighted love beyond romance, attracting diverse attendees. The event emphasised celebrating African culture and supporting student entrepreneurs,…
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Dublin After Dark: The cost of belonging in Ireland’s ‘social living room’
By Peace Okolo As evening settles over Dublin’s city center, the city begins to transition into a livelier, merry atmosphere. Office lights switch off, and the glow of pub signs and streetlamps takes over, casting a warm glow that makes the city even more beautiful. The bright neon windows outside The George pub shine colorfully against damp, rainy city…
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The guy behind Pheonix Park: the story of Terry Moore
Taking care and being responsible for a national historic park that is one of the largest enclosed parks within any European capital city is very impressive. Terry Moore (53), a Ballymun-born Santry resident, became Pheonix Park’s head ranger about five years ago. He started his journey in…
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“The whole climate and nature crisis, to me, is the reason I’m in politics.” Senator Malcolm Noonan on his political career
Malcolm Noonan is someone who is well-known around Kilkenny. He was a member of Kilkenny County Council for almost 15 years and served as Mayor of Kilkenny between 2009 and 2010. He was then elected to the Dáil in 2020, and served as…
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10 Activites you can do in Dublin this Winter
Ireland is often accused of being a boring place for young people. It’s often wet and rainy, and the outdoor activities lacklustre. Here is a list of 10 activities that might keep you occupied this Winter season. 10: Go to the Howth Cliff…
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