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  • TheCity caught up with up-and-coming comedian Darren Gaffney to chat about his first solo gig, the high and lows of live performance, and why getting barred from a place isn’t always permanent.  By Rebecca Reilly  Originally from the small village of Kilnaleck in County Cavan, which, according to Darren, had the record for most pubs per capita in Ireland, his upbringing was typical of rural Ireland. His mum is a…

  • The Dublin Mind Body Experience was held over three days at the end of February and the beginning of March, bringing together a variety of exhibitors in the fields of holistic health, yoga and general wellness.   By Adam Jackson   The scent of incense was thick in the air in the RDS hall four, with almost 200 stalls set up, displaying a variety of products and…

  • Inspired by the ancient civilisation of Mohenjo-Daro, Moenjo restaurant blends its centuries-old traditions with contemporary dining in Rathmines, Dublin. By Iqra Siddiqui Irish customers outside the restaurant are reading about Pakistani traditional cuisine, drawing attention to the Moenjo as a cultural bridge between Pakistani Cuisine and Irish dining culture. Photo Credit: Iqra Siddiqui/TheCity.ie  Moenjo Restaurant officially opened in Dublin on 9th February 2026. Founded…

  • As inflation and the high cost of living continue to shape consumers’ spending habits, second-hand fashion has emerged as one of the fastest growing retail businesses among young consumers in Dublin.   Globally, the second-hand apparel market is projected to reach $350 billion by 2028, growing three times faster than the overall apparel market, according to the ThredUp 2024 Resale Report.  Recent research by PayPal also shows that over 780,000 adults purchased second-hand clothes in a single year, totaling more…

  • Ireland-based Latinx collective Sobremesa en Disidencia claim the US should not receive ‘unconditional support’ from Ireland amid ICE violence and invasion of Venezuela.   By Kelly Smyth  Sobremesa en Disidencia organisers Catalina Hernández, Barbara Sena and Shoshi Chong. Photo Credits: Sobremesa en Disidencia.  As Taoiseach Micheál Martin is due his annual visit the White House this St. Patrick’s Day, activist group Sobremesa en Disidencia says the move is “very strange”.   The recently established feminist collective has emerged with strength in recent months, working…

  • The Dublin Card Show has established itself as the largest card convention held in Ireland to date with a headcount of nearly 5,000 people.  By Alex Cloud  The Dublin Card Show held on February 28th is quickly becoming a staple in the card collecting and hobbyist community. The show is amongst the first of its kind to host two floors in the Convention Centre…