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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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The Irish dream-team of Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane have now presided over two friendly matches, and the country is once again tentatively optimistic about Irish soccer. We asked the people of Dublin what they thought: How do you think Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane will do? Let us know in the comments.
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Anne Smith is no ordinary person. A three-time transplant recipient, multiple World Transplant Games medal-winner and 13-time foster parent (along with five children of her own), she is the epitome of both resilience and humility in equal measure. ‘After my first operation one of the transplant coordinators asked me would I be interested in taking…
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Roy Keane is a man that has polarised opinion both on and off the field through-out his career. We asked the public what their best ‘Keano’ memories were. What are your best Roy Keane stories/memories? Let us know in the comments.
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Snapchat was rencently offered three billion dollars in cash from Facebook and turned it down. Web pundits since, have been debating how insane this idea actually was. As John Herman of Buzzfeed observed yesterday, one reason analysts are struggling to understand Snapchat is that we don’t have much data on how the service is actually used.…
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From Irish dancer, to aspiring femaile bodybuilder, 21-year-old Dervla Kilmartin from Sligo has always been a fitness fanatic. She spent her youth juggling every sport under the sun and took a keen interest in dancing and track and field. She was so dedicated to her sport she competed in the All-Ireland track and field, just…
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With the recent trend of emigration and the resulting need for young people to feel connected to home, GAA can provide a vital and much needed foothold in a new country. Last month, Damien O’Connor was part of the Kerry team that won an unlikely New York championship, and the Laois footballer gives a unique…
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