Current Affairs
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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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O’Connell Street’s Decline: Iconic Dublin Landmark Faces Neglect and Urban Decay
By Jason Quigley O’Connell Street, once the heart of Dublin’s city centre and a vibrant hub of activity, has seen noticeable neglect and signs of urban decay in recent years. This iconic thoroughfare, known for its historic monuments and central location, is now…
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Microplastics: Through the Lens
By Derek Price Recent figures from the company Optical Express state that over 750 million plastic lenses are being flushed down drains or dumped in landfill every year. These lenses then form microplastics, pollute the seas and oceans. Once dumped in a landfill,…
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Growing Men’s Mental Services in Agriculture
By Molly O’Reilly November is Men’s Health month which focuses on mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. The purpose of this is to try and get men talking about their health. One of the initiatives for men’s mental health in…
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Inspection finds warning signs at Cliffs of Moher ignored
By Luke Hurson An inspection of the Cliffs of Moher walking trail carried out by Sport Ireland has found that some visitors were not equipped for conditions and engaged in reckless behaviour close to the cliff edge. The most recent incident at the…
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The Katie Effect: How a Bray Boxer Inspired a Generation of Female Fighters
By Liam Murphy Irish boxing superstar Katie Taylor is due to fight Amanda Serrano in their highly anticipated rematch on tomorrow night, November 15. The duo first met in Madison Square Garden in 2022, where the Bray native secured a split decision win…
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A Way to Celebrate Black History Month in Ireland
By Mene Agbofodoh The Red Line Book Festival held a book conference for influential Black Women in Ireland to celebrate Black History Month. The Red Line Book Festival is a cultural event that happens once every year. It is held to appreciate and…
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Is Female Healthcare Taken Seriously in Ireland?
By Molly O’Reilly Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can affect a woman’s health in more ways than one. As more people are becoming aware of PCOS as a disorder women experience, there is more questions to answer as we discover female health continues to…
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Why are electric car sales continuing to decline?
By Luke Hurson 2024 has been a disappointing year for the electric vehicle market, so far. Latest figures from The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) revealed that in September 1010 new electric cars were registered which was a massive 30.8% lower…
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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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