Category: General
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Peter Willis – a designer with flair
An independent designer with flair for colour and texture Peter Willis is a multi-disciplinary artist who graduated from Belfast Art College with an Honours degree in textile and fashion design, specialising in weaving. After graduating he worked for the National Trust as a…
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Christmas Spending – The Value of Christmas
The Central Statistics Office on November 13th released the consumer price index for this year, which shows a 2.9% increase in the inflation rate over the last 12 months, which is the fastest and highest rise of inflation since March of 2024. The…
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Talk of the Town: Fred Again Pop-up Dublin Gig
Last weekend, on November 1, well-known DJ Fredrick Gibson, or more commonly known as ‘Fred Again’, surprised Irish fans by playing his final European show of his 10-week pop- up tour in Dublin. The English DJ held 5 pop up gigs across Europe over the last 5 weeks to celebrate the launch of 10 new songs. Gibson didn’t reveal what city he was in until the week…
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The rise of bird flu in turkey farms, will you be getting your Christmas Dinner?
A rise in bird flu in turkey farms has caused worry. The farming and poultry communities are under pressure and are facing an array of questions from the public ahead of the Christmas season. People are worried about having turkey on their plate…
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Day and Night at Smithfield’s Twinkle Town
By Niamh Dobbs The festive market, located in Smithfield Square, opened its doors on November 28th and will run until January 4th. The hustle and bustle of the market really only begins after dark. With big crowds walking through the little square. The…
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Where silence stops, the truth begins: The Roisin Boyd story
A deep look at a woman whose journalism, feminism, and anti-colonial solidarity shaped both her career and the students she inspired along the way. “It’s my DNA… I have to do it.” These words are spoken with absolute certainty by a journalist who has spent…
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The business of coffee
There are no cheap shots when it comes to the price of coffee The business of coffee, like any other business, has its up and downs. However, the cost of coffee in the last few years is showing an upward trend. Statistics released by the Central Statistics…
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Dublin Zoo Wild Lights deliver yet again
By Aidan O’Boyle The hugely popular Dublin Zoo Wild lights have returned to light up our dark winter nights for another year. 13 spectacular zones of vibrant colour, including the biggest lantern ever displayed at Wild Lights, are a part of the new Wild Kaleidoscope theme. Director of Dublin Zoo, Dr…
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Strength in Every Step: How Runner Defies Diabetes on the Road to Clontarf Half
By Daniel Keegan The half marathon. 21 kilometers of grit, determination, and sheer endurance. Many people compete in Ireland’s several half marathons each year, but even for the fittest individuals, the thought of running such a distance is daunting. For type 1 diabetic, Aisling Ní Aogáin, she not only has to worry about running, but she also must worry about regulating and managing her chronic illness. She…
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The Sea oh the Sea – the joy of wild swimming
A sunny Sunday in autumn and the sea is still warm in Sandycove. Its a ritual for many people who have the time to make swimming a part of their routine. Some people shared their thoughts with me.
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