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As Refillz shops emerge, cost and plastic reduction remain uncertain
By Iqra Siddiqui Plastic is embedded in everyday life, shaping how people shop, consume, and dispose. But refill shops are emerging as an alternative, offering a way to cut down on single-use packaging. But higher costs and convenience barriers continue to influence consumer behaviour. Experts suggest it could help reduce plastic waste. However, the question…
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With young people being exposed to more gambling opportunities than ever, Ireland’s new watchdog aims to limit illegal and problematic betting. For Irish young people, gambling is now more normalised than ever – even when it becomes a problem. With 1 in 23 engaging in problematic gambling, those under the age of 30 are especially…
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The N.I.C.E. Italian Film Festival returns to Ireland for its fourth edition, bringing a curated selection of contemporary Italian films to Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick from March 27 to April 6, 2025. Founded in Florence in 1991, N.I.C.E. (New Italian Cinema Events) promotes Italian cinema abroad, particularly the work of young and independent filmmakers.…
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Techstars Startup Weekend Women Dublin is an annual conference that encourages women to pitch ideas and participate in a series of workshops to start up their own businesses. Originally founded in 2022, Techstars Startup Weekend Women Dublin is an event based around pitching ideas, forming teams, participating in workshops, and launching startup companies. It is…
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With the discussion of the removal of the Triple Lock in full swing within the Irish government, we take a look at the background and what’s at stake in the arguments Talks in Dáil Éireann have recently focused on removing the triple lock on the Irish Defence Forces, but many are questioning this decision and…
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From a back door lit by Clare Island lighthouse to the old seaport of Valparaiso – the impact of education and graceful existence. It is true to say that life and learning have defined Teresita Durkan, a special individual, who, at the ripe age of 88 years, radiates a welcoming presence and profound respect for…
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