• 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 Cormac O’Connor and Fionnuala Holohan. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is the biggest festival in India and the 40,000-strong Indian community in Ireland celebrated it this year in November 17th at the Citywest Convention Centre. The festival of Diwali celebrates “the victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge…

  • By Gillian Stedman Last Wednesday thousands took to the streets of Dublin to protest proposed cuts to disability payments. The crowds marched to Leinster House where they chanted in unison “No ifs, no buts, no disability cuts.” The march was held to urge the Government to fully implement the promises made in the 2011 Programme…

  • By: Sarah Reilly, Patrick Gormley and Andy Nally With the most magical night of the year just a few weeks away, thecity.ie hit the streets of Dublin to chat to locals about what Santa will be delivering to their homes this Christmas. Children as young as eight are asking Santa for expensive hi-tech toys, such…

  • By Patrick Gormley, Sarah Reilly and Andy Nally TheCity.ie went out on the streets of Dublin to find out what piece of technology people can’t live without and whether they think technology is a good or bad thing.

  • By Jenny McGovern & Caroline Ewins 2013 will be the year of The Gathering Ireland.  Hundreds of thousands of people with Irish heritage are expected to descend on the Emerald Isle for this year long event celebrating Irish Culture, Heritage and Craic. There is no doubt that businesses in Ireland will soon begin to pump…

  • Saturday’s anti-austerity march brought thousands out on the streets of Dublin City. The march, organised by the Dublin Council of Trade Unions, saw people from all corners of the country come to capital to demonstrate against austerity measures and taxes. Gathering at Parnell Square, live traditional Irish music – well known songs like the ‘Rare Old…