Category: Features
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‘The Dublin Sparky’: Wiring Up Social Media, One Job at a Time
By Daniel Keegan Known on social media as ‘The Dublin Sparky’, Eoghan Ó Conghaile is a Dublin-based electrician who has merged two of his biggest passions to propel his career. With the use of modern technologies, he creates content that consists of sparky…
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Precinct: From school project to rising rock act
By Sean Kavanagh Many rock bands take much consideration when coming up with the name of their group. Eddie Vedder and Jeff Ament reportedly spent over three months arguing about what they would name their grunge-rock startup before settling on the name Pearl…
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The Traitors sign off…… for now.
There was a bittersweet feeling amongst many households in Ireland at 21:35 on Tuesday September 23rd. The finale of season one of The Traitors Ireland. Was there only twelve episodes? Was there life before August 31st when six hundred thousand people across this…
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“The ‘Erdmann’, it’s German. I’m not.” – The story of an Irish emigrant
With a one-way ticket and little money, Sandra Erdmann came to Dresden 30 years ago. Since then, the beloved English lecturer has built a family, a social circle, and a career in Germany. And yet, being Irish is still at the core of…
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Teresita Durkan: memories spanning a lifetime well-spent in education
From a back door lit by Clare Island lighthouse to the old seaport of Valparaiso – the impact of education and graceful existence. It is true to say that life and learning have defined Teresita Durkan, a special individual, who, at the ripe…
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Cavan man’s trip across Europe in a caddy van
By Luke Hurson Aidan Sheridan, a 25-year-old from Co. Cavan, decided to take his love of travelling a step further when he explored Europe out of a small caddy van. Aidan flew from Ireland to Czech Republic in Spring and purchased a van…
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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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Growing Men’s Mental Services in Agriculture
By Molly O’Reilly November is Men’s Health month which focuses on mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. The purpose of this is to try and get men talking about their health. One of the initiatives for men’s mental health in…
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Inspection finds warning signs at Cliffs of Moher ignored
By Luke Hurson An inspection of the Cliffs of Moher walking trail carried out by Sport Ireland has found that some visitors were not equipped for conditions and engaged in reckless behaviour close to the cliff edge. The most recent incident at the…
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