Features
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Why is Racism in Ireland Underreported?
There were 530 reports of racial incidents in Ireland in 2019, according to annual reports of racism in Ireland, researched by the Irish Network Against Racism (INAR). The annual report indicates that the numbers have continuously risen since the beginning of 2019.
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Diwali- The Indian New Year
Diwali, (festival of lights) is a popular Hindu festival which celebrates the triumph of good over evil is celebrated in conjunction with the Hindu New Year all over the world. By Nimra Ahmed ‘Diwali’ or the ‘festival of lights’ is a religious festival…
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“In Turkey, they treat surgery like a production line” – The rise of cosmetic tourism in Ireland.
Cosmetic tourism is appealing as it is often cheaper to receive these treatments abroad, even when patients take the cost of flights into account. Like all surgery, this does not come without risk, andthe aggressive post-surgery complications of cosmetic tourism have been seen…
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Chris Hollyfield before and after the ‘Little Boogeyman’
By Scott McCabe Chris Hollyfield is best known for his role as the ‘Little Boogeyman’ in the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment), but there’s a lot more to the life of Hollyfield than just wrestling… Born in Pensacola, Florida, Chris grew up in a…
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Recent report on the impact of the 2015 Marriage Referendum
Emily Goss Guildea A recent social media poll was created to survey 57 people on whether they knew any same sex couples who have gotten married since the referendum. The results were as follows; 25% voted yes, they do know same sex couples…
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The rise of Skateboarding Culture in Dublin
Skateboarding in Dublin is on the rise, we spoke with a young skater on his opinions on skating culture in Dublin, what got him into the sport and the community as a whole.
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The Late Late Toy Show: The top moments that trended on social media
By Julia Brennan Every Christmas in Ireland, there is one show that many people cannot wait to see flash up on their screens once again and that is The Late Late Toy Show. The Late Late Toy Show has been a show of…
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Graffiti Around Dublin – Valid Vandalism?
Luke Gillis questions whether the graffiti and other forms of vandalism across Dublin City have a more politically charged message behind them.
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Covid-19 rough for record shops despite tables continuing to be turned on sales
By Pearse McGrath Photo via Pixabay. The sale of vinyl records has continued to rise worldwide throughout Covid-19, despite complications caused by the pandemic. According to the Irish Recorded Music Association (IRMA) 309,000 vinyl records were purchased in 2020, compared to 218,000 bought…
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