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  • As of this week, 228,858 people will receive the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP). Niamh Talbot explains how this has impacted job prospects for graduates. Job hunting as a recent graduate always has its challenges but now even more so than ever. Youth unemployment now stands at 45% in Ireland, according to the latest CSO figures.…

  • Dublin marathon legend Mary Hickey has a very impressive record to look back on as she heads into her 41st marathon on Saturday, which is now virtual. With the new Level 5 restrictions, that might mean running “zig-zags around my garden,” she tells TheCity.ie‘s Ciaron Noble. Mary Hickey (68) from Arklow in Co. Wicklow has competed in…

  • Since the start of the pandemic, many people have been left temporarily unemployed and relying on the Pandemic Unemployment Payment or the Wage Subsidy Scheme. With a decrease in their income, this has left a lot of people in a state of financial insecurity. Roise Collins discusses how this affects tenants around the country. During…

  • With restrictions now in place once again across the country, many third level students are struggling with the effects of working from home. According to research by the Commission for Communications Regulation,  3 in 5 people are seeing an increase in their home broadband use since March 1st, showing that internet connections and computer software…

  • There’s no denying that the last few months have been challenging for many in the Irish community around the world during the coronavirus pandemic. Niamh Talbot spoke with three people currently living abroad about how they’re coping with everyday life and being away from their friends and family. Mark Moloney, a PhD student at St.Andrews…

  • This week’s Artist Showcase will take a look at the work of Banríon, a Dublin based indie-rock band. Eric Ryan spoke to members of the band to find out more about the creation of their debut project Airport Dads and their plans for the future. Banríon is a four-piece indie-rock band from Dublin, Ireland, who…