Category: Featured Stories
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Dangerous diet videos on TikTok can have devastating effects
Dangerous dieting videos on TikTok can show up on anyone’s feed due to the app’s unusual algorithm. Erica Carter explores the ramifications of “pro-ana” social media communities. “Pro-ana” groups have been found on every form of social media. These are people who get…
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Abusing trust when it comes to cyberspace
The dreaded Emotet is back, and the National Cyber Security Center in Ireland issued an alarming report of the increase in Emotet activity targeting Irish organizations. Dhai Almutairi discusses the consequences of this. Emotet is one of the most prevalent ongoing cyberspace threats. It…
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Wrestler reveals his experiences volunteering with the homeless
For the last couple of months, Ireland’s youngest professional wrestler and social media influencer Justin Daniels has been volunteering for Dublin Homeless Awareness. In an exclusive sit down with the City.ie, Justin shares his experiences helping out and what he has learned from…
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Drug use in Irish Prisons and the challenges it brings
Findings from a recent FOI request, along with news of Ireland’s biggest ever prison drug haul, show Mountjoy Prison is continuing to battle the ongoing issue during the pandemic. Gavin Dalton spoke with Michelle Martyn, a representative from the Irish Penal Reform Trust,…
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Undocumented people in Ireland stranded in insecure employment, the survey finds
There are an estimated 15,000 undocumented people currently living in Ireland. This is one of the most underrepresented and vulnerable groups in the country. Migrants Rights Centre Ireland carried out a survey into the lives of over 1,000 undocumented people in the country.…
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First Women’s U20’s Team in Ireland
Trials for the very first Women’s U20’s Rugby team in Ireland are being held on Sunday December 13th at Rugby Academy Ireland. The City’s Ciaron Noble spoke with the co-founder of Rugby Academy Ireland Dan Van Zyl and the Head-Coach of the team…
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Capital Sports Roundup Podcast – Irish Cricket
Irish Women’s Cricket Captain, Laura Delany and Irish Men’s Cricket player, Harry Tector both talked to thecity.ie Andrew Blair White about their aspirations for the 2021 season. They also discuss what it’s like to be an elite sports player in the current COVID…
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Stats show decreases in many categories of crime but incidents of domestic abuse are rising
Recorded crime statistics from Q2 2020 show a decrease in the number of incidents across many categories including homicides, burglaries and offences against the government. However, the number of domestic abuse incidents being reported has increased significantly this year. Megan O’Brien analyses the…
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Taxi complaints on the rise in Ireland
Figures released by the National Transport Authority have revealed that the number of complaints lodged against taxi services in Ireland is rising. Nathan Davies explores the statistics behind the rising complaints. The figures cover complaints lodged against all Small Public Service Vehicle (SPSV)…
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