Category: Features
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Five animals our kids may never see
I’ll never meet a mammoth, and I don’t know any dinosaurs. Extinct animals are mysterious creatures which we must accept we can only ever know so much about. But species are still going extinct today. Between poaching, competition and habitat loss, new species…
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A mature road to recovery
It’s 6am on a brisk Saturday morning in November, and George Fitzgerald is about to embark on his weekly journey down to Cork from his home in Kinsealy, north county Dublin. “When I’ve an assignment due it usually takes up to three or…
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Getting crafty at the Knitting and Stitching show
Last Sunday, the annual Knitting and Stitching show in the RDS came to an end. The Knit and Stitch as it is more commonly known is Ireland’s biggest crafting event and is a must-see for every knitter, sewing and craft enthusiast. I have…
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Dogs for the Disabled
Anne Stewart writing for thecity.ie travelled to Blarney, Co. Cork, where she met Jennifer Dowler, CEO of Irish Dogs for the Disabled. Everyone knows dogs are man’s best friend, but some dogs are much more than that. Irish Dogs for the Disabled places trained…
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Moustaches at the ready for Movember with Nick Offerman
November is upon us once again meaning it’s Moustache growing time for Movember. Let Nick Offerman start us off. If that video didn’t suffice and you haven’t heard of Movember yet, let me break it down. From 30 Mo Bros in Melbourne, Australia in…
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Should the cannabis bill be puff puff passed?
American comedian and commentator, Will Rogers, once said of alcohol prohibition in the US that “prohibition is better than no alcohol at all”. Although Rogers made his quip as a means of generating humour, he made a very valid point on the purpose…
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The Web Summit Summation
Day two of the Web Summit saw some of the biggest names in tech take to the main stage again including Elon Musk, the last minute and most welcome addition to the event. The day greeted Google Ventures, Kevin Rose to the stage…
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Thor hammers onto the big screen again
Chris Hemsworth smashes onto the big screen yet again, wielding his massive hammer in Thor: The Dark World. Director Alan Taylor picked up exactly where Kenneth Branagh had previous left off with the initial Thor film. The storyline revolves around an ancient ‘earth…
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Living life one city at a time
Images by Dalene and Peter Heck via hecktictravels.com In 2009, having overcome personal tragedies, Canadian couple Dalene and Peter Heck did what many dream of doing – they quit their jobs, sold their house and set out to explore the world. Since then, the couple…
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What not to do on Dublin Bus
As someone who takes the bus into the city every day I have grown to adopt certain habits and mannerisms. I also notice the habits of other people. I felt it was the right time to compile a list on what not to…
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