Category: Features
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Ireland’s first LGBTQ+ basketball club Shamrock Sióga and its shining light of inclusivity
By Gary Petrov Inclusivity and providing a safe space for all participants are core values of sport, especially when it comes to identifying as LGBTQ+. A basketball club in Dublin has been set up this year – aimed at being an inclusive sports…
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The Katie Effect: How a Bray Boxer Inspired a Generation of Female Fighters
By Liam Murphy Irish boxing superstar Katie Taylor is due to fight Amanda Serrano in their highly anticipated rematch on tomorrow night, November 15. The duo first met in Madison Square Garden in 2022, where the Bray native secured a split decision win…
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A Way to Celebrate Black History Month in Ireland
By Mene Agbofodoh The Red Line Book Festival held a book conference for influential Black Women in Ireland to celebrate Black History Month. The Red Line Book Festival is a cultural event that happens once every year. It is held to appreciate and…
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In Photos: Oscariana Sees Oscar Wilde’s Childhood Home Open to the Public
By Adam Stynes Last month, marked the 170th birthday of Oscar Wilde. The City.ie took a visit to the famous poet’s childhood house where the event Oscariana was taking place, while also going to see key locations around Dublin associated with the poet’s…
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Is Female Healthcare Taken Seriously in Ireland?
By Molly O’Reilly Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can affect a woman’s health in more ways than one. As more people are becoming aware of PCOS as a disorder women experience, there is more questions to answer as we discover female health continues to…
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Why are electric car sales continuing to decline?
By Luke Hurson 2024 has been a disappointing year for the electric vehicle market, so far. Latest figures from The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) revealed that in September 1010 new electric cars were registered which was a massive 30.8% lower…
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“I Would Rather Die Here Peacefully, than be Killed There” – South Africans Living in Direct Provision on Hunger Strike Outside Dáil
By Jamie Ryan “This is our last resort now.” Neels Heystek “I fled South Africa in need of safety.” Brian Mogotsi
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Surge in Off-the-Ball Incidents in GAA Sparks Concern at Underage Level
By Jason Quigley In recent months, GAA matches across the country, particularly at juvenile level, have seen a worrying increase in off-the-ball incidents. These occurrences, ranging from pushing and shoving, to more aggressive acts – have marred what should be a showcase of…
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New beginnings for later life: A Dublin nursing home and its journey to maximum resident capacity after nine months in operation
By Gary Petrov As people journey through life, independence can grow and thrive – however, sometimes, in life, and especially as some people get older, independence can unfortunately decline. With a decline in a person’s ability to be independent, comes dependency with everyday…
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From a Motorbike to Medical School – Rashid Omondi’s Remarkable Journey
By Dearbhla Kiarie At just 19 years old, Rashid Omondi is on the brink of fulfilling a lifelong dream—studying medicine at an Irish University, University College Cork (UCC). Hailing from the coastal town of Pangani, Tanzania, Omondi details the inspiring story of not…
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