Category: Featured Stories
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Irish-Armenians worry as the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict rages on
The conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia regarding the Nagorno-Karabakh region has been ongoing since the 27th of September. Amber Baxter discusses the consequences of this for Armenians near and far from their home. The latest US brokered ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan in…
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Counter protesters say they are opposing ‘fascists’, not anti-lockdown demonstrations
As restrictions to tackle Coronavirus are in place, some people choose to show their frustration in a form of protest. Many have condemned such protests not only for posing a greater risk to public health, but also for their possible links with far-right…
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Medical scientists who carry out COVID screening threaten industrial action
Medical scientists have stated that they will seek industrial action if the government does not agree to a substantial pay increase. Erin Killoran explains why they’re considering taking action. The Medical Laboratory Scientists Association’s (MLSA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place on Saturday…
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Huge moves completely reinvent the two WWE brands
The Draft is always an exciting time for WWE fans. Over the last week, a shocking change of rosters continued to happen, and there was no shortage of unexpected changes. Conn McGillion looks at both the positive, and negative changes and how it…
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Beanantees: The apparel brand empowering Wild Irish Women
Beanantees was created by two gals from the hills of Donegal, Lana McGhee and Ciara Gallagher. McGhee had experience in marketing and Gallagher’s creativity stemmed from her background in fashion and design. Roise Collins chatted with the women about their brand and how…
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Bram Stoker Fest will scare you through your screen this Halloween
Spooky Season is upon us, but it’s lockdown… there’s nothing to do right? WRONG! Bram Stoker fest is offering up deadly thrills for those brave enough this Halloween weekend. Megan O’Brien chatted to the directors of the festival about what’s in store this…
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Uncertain times leaving Irish racecourses in the dark
One of the industries hit the hardest by the pandemic has been the horse racing industry, with behind closed doors race meetings having been implemented back in March. Andrew Blair White explores the massive struggles this has caused for racecourses in Ireland. Leopardstown…
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What does Budget 2021 mean for self-employed taxi drivers?
Last week, the Government announced details of the 2021 budget. Some of the new measures announced were in support of the self-employed and those working from home. Dhai Almutairi spoke with a taxi driver directly impacted by these changes. Budget 2021 is one…
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Streaming the way forward in new technology phase for sport
With a lot of sport being played currently behind closed doors, there is an increased clamour to allow people to still watch the local team they support. This has placed a large emphasis on streaming and technology to continue to allow sports to…
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Job hunting as a graduate during a pandemic
As of this week, 228,858 people will receive the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP). Niamh Talbot explains how this has impacted job prospects for graduates. Job hunting as a recent graduate always has its challenges but now even more so than ever. Youth unemployment…
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