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Major British clothes chain confirms the closure of its Irish stores
New Look forced to close 26 stores in the Republic of Ireland due to financial struggles, leaving nearly 350 people unemployed. The major British fashion retailer New Look has announced the closure of its 26 Irish stores. The chain was founded in Britain…
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The Patroness of Ireland and her Long-Lasting Legacy
St. Brigid of Kildare, Ireland’s only patroness saint, has become an icon of feminism and an important spiritual figure in contemporary Irish society. In 1969, St. Brigid was one of 93 saints removed from the universal Roman Catholic calendar by Pope Paul VI,…
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The dangers of AI on mental health
By Paul Lee AI is advancing faster than most people know and is affecting different areas of our lives. In this story, we focus on a case of AI threatening the mental health of one David Santos who discovered AI pretending to be…
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Lit up for the holidays: Dublin’s festive charm
By Sandra Dudkiewicz Dublin transforms into a city of lights during the festive season, with its famous landmarks and pubs glowing in warm Christmas hues. The series of pictures captures the magic of Dublin’s holiday spirit while exploring its evolving relationship with the…
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This could be the start of something new
By Mene Agbofodoh Who doesn’t love a little bit of retail therapy? There’s been a major surge in Irish clothing brands like Glidersss and HRZN over the last few years trying to get their big break in the fashion industry For Jahk, his…
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Inside View of The Irish Music Business: Paul Chaney
By Derek Price Paul Chaney is an up-and-coming vocalist and musician from Dublin. TheCity.ie caught up with him to hear his views, and experience, and share his tips on being a musician in the music business in Ireland.
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Dungeons, Dragons & Mental Health oh my
By Sean Norman It has long been suggested that playing games, specifically tabletop games, could be linked to positive benefits for a person’s mental health. William Nation, a mental health services professional, is putting this theory into practice at John Hopkins University. Join…
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The pressure to drink alcohol in December: A Christmas struggle
By Molly Quinn Ireland, being known and celebrated for its pub culture is used to a large number of social events being surrounded around drinking alcohol. However, as Christmas time comes upon us, what might be a usual one weekend evening in the…
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Victorian Monuments and Vacant Buildings: Is Dún Laoghaire’s Highstreet in Decline?
By Jessica Lee Located on the south coast of Dublin Bay, Dún Laoghaire gained popularity in the Victorian era as a popular tourist destination due to attractions like the East Pier and Ireland’s first passenger railway. However, in recent years, locals have become…
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Ireland’s General Election 2024: Understanding the nuts and bolts for November 29th
By Jason Quigley This Friday, November 29th, the people of Ireland will go to the polls for a crucial General Election. From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., polling stations across the country will open, and millions of voters will have the opportunity to…
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