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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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Passengers looking to get away from Ireland for a short holiday or weekend break this winter can now broaden their destination plans as Dublin Airport has announced 19 new routes. These new routes include potential short trips to Inverness (Scotland) and Cologne (Germany) as well as the continuation of long-haul flights to San Francisco (USA)…
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Gone Girl is the 2014 mystery film directed by David Fincher of Fight Club, The Social Network and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo and is adapted from the 2012 novel of the same name by Entertainment Weekly journalist-turned-novelist Gillian Flynn. It stars Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris, Tyler Perry, and Carrie Coon…
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There’s an uncapturable magic that surrounds Croke Park on All-Ireland day. As part of my job in the press office at the stadium I get unrivalled access on All-Ireland day. It all starts from the minute you wake up and pull on your county colours. It all comes to either a triumphant or turbulent end…
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Scotland shocked Ireland with a 3-14 to 2-8 win in the first test of the Senior Hurling/Shinty International Series this weekend. However, the Irish team have won the series for the past four years in a row and remain hopeful ahead of the second test. Goalkeeper Eoin Reilly talks to The City’s Áine Hennessy about…
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Dublin is the most popular destination for domestic holidaymakers during the midterm break, according to data from hotel search site trivago.ie. The capital is also the most expensive domestic location, with a standard double room averaging €107 from October 24 to November 2. Despite this, average prices for Dublin in October 2014 dropped nine…
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A controversial ad campaign offering “a safe abortion with pills” has been stickered all over Dublin City. The campaign is for the online website, Women on Web, which sends abortion pills worldwide to countries where terminations are inaccessible. Before ordering the pills an online doctors consultation is required. A medical abortion is a termination of…
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