Category: ireland
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Emporium gives Dublin a taste of the big apple
By Rían Cahill Dublin-based streetwear brand Emporium announced a brand-new collaboration last week with their New York-based counterparts Brigade, along with a special homecoming show with Wiki in the Sugar Club. Emporium, who have rapidly grown from a small local brand to a…
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The impact of Saint Carlo Acutis to the Catholic Church
Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old teenager, was canonised by Pope Leo XIV at Saint Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Sept. 7, 2025. As the first saint born in the Millennial era, St. Carlo Acutis has captivated the hearts of hundreds of thousands of…
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Ireland’s first LGBTQ+ basketball club Shamrock Sióga and its shining light of inclusivity
By Gary Petrov Inclusivity and providing a safe space for all participants are core values of sport, especially when it comes to identifying as LGBTQ+. A basketball club in Dublin has been set up this year – aimed at being an inclusive sports…
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New Documents on the Chernobyl disaster reveal more on Ireland’s involvement in relief efforts.
By Sean Norman On April 26th, 1986, the most devastating event in the history of nuclear power took place at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in Ukraine. The UN estimated that 50 deaths could be attributed to the immediate explosion and that up…
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How Communities are Tackling Loneliness in the Elderly
By Paul Lee A recent study from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) in Ireland shows that about one-third of adults over 50 in the Republic of Ireland have experienced emotional loneliness at some point, with 7% feeling lonely often. The research…
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A tight squeeze: Public transport in Dublin severely congested at peak times and on popular routes
By Gary Petrov A display of photos from the point of view of a commuter using public transport in Dublin. Examples of overcrowding can be seen here on Dublin Bus, Luas and Irish Rail services in densely populated or heavily visited areas in…
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In Photos: Thousands take to the streets for Dublin’s largest Palestine protest to date
By Liam Murphy On Saturday, October 5, thousands of people took to the streets of Dublin to mark one year of Israeli escalation in Gaza. The march, the biggest of its kind to date in Ireland, called for an end to Israel’s occupation,…
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‘Just one won’t hurt’: A closer look into Ireland’s drinking habits
By Áine McKeon ‘Don’t be rude, have a drink with me’, ‘You deserve a drink, after the week you’ve had’, ‘It’s tradition, you have to’ – these are just a few phrases you may hear around the table while having a few drinks. …
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Students in Ireland Struggling with Rising Rent and Limited Accommodation
By Jamie Ryan Yugo Student Accommodation – Photo Credit: Jamie Ryan The student accommodation crisis in Ireland has been an on-going issue for the past few years. Every year, a new batch of students from across Ireland are accepted into universities, in which…
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Studies Find That Media Framing Can Contribute to Online Harassment for Female Politicians
By Jessica Lee In the digital age, politicians and the public have never been more accessible to one another. While social media can make it easier for politicians to reach potential voters, platforms such as ‘X’ and ‘Facebook’ have become breeding grounds for…
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