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  • Following Hull City footballer Jake Livermore’s failing of a drug test earlier this year, the issue of recreational drug use in football has come under the microscope once again. The one time England international tested positive for cocaine use after a random drug test which followed his side’s 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace in April.…

  • There is no legal framework in place specifically for au pairs working in Ireland, according to citizensinformation.ie. However, it is generally understood that there should be some specific written agreement in place between the family and the worker in relation to how many hours per week they will work and how much they will be…

  • The third annual Dublin Beatles Festival will take place this coming weekend from Friday, November 6 to Sunday, November 8 across the city. This year the event marks the 52nd anniversary of the quartet’s performance in the Irish capital on November 7th, 1963. The highlight of the event is set to be the appearance of…

  • The 1916 Freedom tour is one of the most recent tourist attractions to start up in Dublin. The tour, which begins at Merrion Square West, drives through the streets of the city while Bernard Birmingham, the man behind the idea, narrates the story of Easter Week 1916. Paying particular attention to the human aspect of…

  • The Irish Prison Service (IPS) accommodates more than 3,500 prisoners across seven prisons. The IPS compiles data on a daily basis, which when looked at altogether paints a comprehensive picture of life in Ireland’s prisons. Access to a private toilet at all times is considered a basic right under best practice standards, but in Ireland…

  • It’s a common thing for a group of young people to meet up and go for coffee. But what happens when you don’t drink coffee or you just don’t feel like that energy boost? Well, here at The City we have you sorted. We’ve compiled a short list of places to go, all within a…