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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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Christmas songs are like marmalade; you either love them or hate them. Many Christmas songs are undeniably very good songs ( ‘Let it Snow’ The Rat Pack, ‘Little Drummer Boy’ famously performed by David Bowie and Bing Crosby in 1977 and ‘Driving Home for Christmas’ by Chris Rea for example). However, many Christmas songs are…
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The largest shopping day in the US calendar is coming to Ireland with several electronic outlets taking the sales to European shores. It’s the busiest shopping day of the year, where many people take to the shops after thanksgiving, with many sleeping out over night, to avail of the major sales and discounts offered by…
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This Christmas season will see tech-giants Sony and Microsoft go head-to-head as the newest generation of consoles hit stores globally. The Xbox One and PlayStation 4 have been in the pipeline for several years and now the time has come for gamers to sink their teeth into them. Despite both being in competition with each…
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5. Liam Brady The Irish hero never got to reach the promised land after a falling out with, then manager, Jack Charlton led to the winger being dropped. The Dubliner missed World Cups in Italy and America. 4. George Weah The 1995 world player of the year never had a hope of going to a…
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In a country gripped by medals success in Olympic boxing and the UFC’s pay-per-view extravaganza, it is perhaps difficult to uncover the strong Muay Thai presence in Ireland. Muay Thai, occasionally known as Thaiboxing, is a combat sport that utilises all parts of the body for striking, kicking and clinching. A match consists of five…
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With the anti-climactic end to Love/Hate this month, we took to the streets of Dublin to see if its inhabitants believe the RTE drama is an accurate portrayal of the city. Do you think Love/Hate is accurate? Let us know in the comments below. By Conor Lennon and Ciaran Ward
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