Category: feature

  • Consistency is key for Cúltech

    Consistency is key for Cúltech

    The Synthetic Hurley made by Cúltech has increased the consistency of striking, according to recent data obtained from a novel experiment conducted by journalists of thecity.ie. In a test conducted on the 10th April 2017 the results found the synthetic variant to be…

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  • Ireland continues to fuel ‘Heavy Drinkers’ stereotype

    Ireland continues to fuel ‘Heavy Drinkers’ stereotype

    “The number of new cases of alcohol-related cancers in Ireland is expected to double by 2020.” This is the stark statement by the Irish Cancer Society’s Cancer Prevention Manager Kevin O’Hagan on the Central Statistics Office (CSO) report released on October 18th 2017.…

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  • City of a Thousand Welcomes

    City of a Thousand Welcomes

    Have you ever wondered how to show off your knowledge of our fair city, meet new people and get a free beer or coffee in the process? Well then the City of a Thousand Welcomes programme may be just the thing for you.…

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  • Exciting times for BLOQ Apparel

    Exciting times for BLOQ Apparel

    Before saying goodbye to 2015, we spoke to the creative directors behind urban brand BLOQ Apparel, who captured and harnessed their creativity to create a uniquely Irish and innovative fashion label. Launched in late 2014, BLOQ Apparel is a metropolitan clothing brand designed…

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  • A catch up with The Beer Market

    A catch up with The Beer Market

    The Beer Market was the first dedicated beer-only bar in Ireland. Up to 90% of the beer on tap is not available anywhere else in Ireland and they pride themselves on that fact. I caught up with Damian Breslim, from The Beer Market,…

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  • Setting Dublin alight

    Setting Dublin alight

    Christmas is here and we are super excited to say the least! The lights, the music, family and friends, there’s nothing more magical than the month of December. However, for some the festive season can start a little earlier. Preparations for the festive…

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  • A catch up with Fresh Cuts Clothing

    A catch up with Fresh Cuts Clothing

    Developing a start up in Ireland can be challenging to say the least. High production costs and a saturated market can leave a company struggling to stay afloat. Fresh Cuts Clothing is a fashion lifestyle brand based in Dublin that designs eco-friendly clothes…

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  • Lack of regulatory framework is leading to exploitation of au pairs

    Lack of regulatory framework is leading to exploitation of au pairs

    There is no legal framework in place specifically for au pairs working in Ireland, according to citizensinformation.ie. However, it is generally understood that there should be some specific written agreement in place between the family and the worker in relation to how many…

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