interview
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“I’m not far off the dream:” Aspiring pilot explains the ups and downs of learning to fly
Being a pilot is an occupation that the majority of us would imagine to be of high importance and extremely pressurised. Now, imagine being in that position as young as 23-years-old. While that would sound daunting to most, that is the reality for…
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The Cearta protest – thousands march to save the Gaeltacht
Over the last 15 years, the number of daily Irish speakers has fallen by 13%, from 83,000 to 72,000. With the government investing only 0.1% of state expenditure into the Department of the Gaeltacht, it’s not difficult to see why numbers are dropping so drastically. On Saturday, September 20,…
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When is it ‘too late’ to change your college course?
A study conducted by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) in 2024, found that 92% of college applicants who entered during the 2022/23 academic year progress into the third year of their course, and subsequently their final year as well. The study indicates that…
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A rising Irish spud: Content creator Olivia Spuds on being Dublin’s Mini Mic Gal
By Gary Petrov A Q&A with one of Dublin’s latest viral content creators. The City’s Gary Petrov speaks to Dublin’s ‘Mini Mic Gal’ Olivia Spuds about her content creating, her rising platform, how it all came to be, and where she hopes it…
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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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An Ghaeilge: Exploring the Revival of Ireland’s Native Language
By Liam Murphy “Why would you bother learning that? Sure, it’s a dead language” – the words many Irish speakers have heard while growing up. However, in 2024, that could not be further from the truth. Today, TheCity.ie speaks with Mícheál Ó Nualláin,…
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Braywatch: Local Sea Swimmers Making Waves Along Ireland’s Coast
By Jamie Ryan The City caught up with the ‘Bray Beach Bathers’, who are a group of men and women who all share a common love for swimming in the ocean, as they brave the cold water on a brisk, but beautiful October…
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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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Hundreds line the streets of Nenagh to celebrate Shane MacGowan mural launch
By Jason Quigley The wait is finally over for locals in the town of Nenagh, Co Tipperary, many of whom have watched and waited for the mural of the late Shane MacGowan to be completed. The official launch ceremony took place at the…
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SITTING THE LEAVING CERTIFICATE AS AN ADULT- PODCAST
By Oscar Lawlor Plazas Today’s episode dives into a topic that is relevant to many people, but often goes under the radar—taking the Leaving Certificate outside of the traditional school setting. Did you know that every year, around 5 to 10% of the…
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