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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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  • Book Review: Elizabeth is Missing By Emma Healey

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      Creating an unreliable narrator with dementia is a risky choice for a first-time author. Well, it would be for those of us who lack British author Emma Healey’s talent. She tells her debut novel’s story through the eyes of Maud Horsham, an 82-year-old woman whose mind is slowly unravelling. After the success of Gillian Flynn’s…

  • What do men really want in a woman?

    It is said that most men fall head over heels for a gorgeous physique, hair extensions and high heels… Although physical appearance can be the first thing men notice, when it comes to settling down ‘looks’ often come in last and count the least. For some men it can come as a surprise if they…

  • Top Five traditions for St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland

    St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland is one of celebration and fun, a time to spend together with friends and family and the one day you’re allowed to break lent. St. Patrick’s Day is a day filled with traditions and superstitions. St Patrick’s Day in Ireland is a day to celebrate our heritage and be proud…

  • A day in the life of a juror

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    The letter takes you by complete surprise. You assume it is just another letter from God knows whom. But when your eyes spot the ‘Central Criminal Courts of Justice’ stamp on the back you begin to panic. What could I have done? Did I forget to pay for the Tv license or drive away from…

  • Country to Country 2015

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    By Sinead Fitzgerald Walking into the 3 Arena to see the Country to Country performances of Kip Moore, Brantley Gilbert, Jason Aldean and Lady Antebellum, I felt mild disappointment at first. The arena was almost full to capacity. According to Google, that’s almost 23,000 people, so suddenly, my music taste no longer made me particularly…

  • Violence against women in Brazil: a heinous crime

    Domestic violence, particularly against women and children, kills more than war.  A study carried out last year found that aggression against women costs the world economy more than $8 trillion per year.  This study urged the United Nations (UN) to pay more attention to domestic abuse, which receives less attention than armed conflicts such as…