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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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By Adam Jackson The Irish Government will be providing interpretation services for meetings held in Ireland throughout the country’s first EU Presidency since Irish reached full status as an official EU language. European Affairs and Defence Minister Thomas Byrne signed an agreement in January providing interpretation services for informal ministerial meetings and summits in Ireland. …
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Dublin-based skating group 50 First Skates rolls into the new year, bigger and better than ever. They hope to have more safe spaces for expression and creativity while confronting challenges. By Alex Cloud The skating group has expressed their experiences with random people showing up to skate meetings and making the members feel uncomfortable. Nicole Douglas, also known as Ballsy Wallsy on Instagram, explains that her skating group 50…
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By Rían Cahill Aobh Magan, Niece of the late Irish author, and documentary maker Manchán Magan has raised nearly €800 for Breakthrough Cancer Research Ireland in honour of her Uncle.
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By Millie Reid When news broke of the death of architect, presenter, and TU Dublin alumnus Hugh Wallace, tributes poured in from across Ireland’s architectural and creative communities. Known to many as a judge on RTE’s Home of the Year and host of The Great House Revival, Wallace’s impact stretched far beyond television. For current architecture students at TU…
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Mark Smith is an award-winning Irish actor and theatre maker. He is best known for his one-man autobiographical show, ‘Making a Mark’, which toured Ireland in 2019. The Celbridge star, who has Down Syndrome, turned 44 in April, but started acting at just four and a half years old in school Christmas shows. Smith’s accomplishments don’t stop there. “As well as the acting, I won a silver medal for Ireland in the World…
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Taking care and being responsible for a national historic park that is one of the largest enclosed parks within any European capital city is very impressive. Terry Moore (53), a Ballymun-born Santry resident, became Pheonix Park’s head ranger about five years ago. He started his journey in St. Stephen’s Green as park constable, and after two years he got a…
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