• An Artist’s Perspective on Dublin’s Changing Landscape in Before I Go: Vanishing Dublin 

    An Artist’s Perspective on Dublin’s Changing Landscape in Before I Go: Vanishing Dublin 

    A new exhibition by artist Gerard Byrne highlights the impact of modernization on Dublin’s architectural character and cultural identity.  By Peace Okolo  An exhibition portraying Dublin’s evolving cityscape has opened at the Gerard Byrne Gallery on Trinity Street, with artist Gerard Byrne presenting a series of paintings that reflect the city’s architectural and cultural change.  Before I Go. Vanishing Dublin focuses on Georgian and Victorian buildings…

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  • The examinations commission are offering €100,000 for research into how artificial intelligence can be used to mark the Leaving Cert in Ireland. Every year, thousands of Irish students take the Leaving Certificate exams. Given the high volume of examination papers, The State Examinations Commission face numerous challenges including accessing invigilators, meeting tight deadlines and ensuring…

  • With a one-way ticket and little money, Sandra Erdmann came to Dresden 30 years ago. Since then, the beloved English lecturer has built a family, a social circle, and a career in Germany. And yet, being Irish is still at the core of who she is. “Next!”  After waiting in line for half an hour…

  • As college students are closing their books for the summer, TheCity takes to the streets to find out what are their thoughts of travelling to the US to work this summer.

  • The Irish Raptor Research Centre, a hugely popular tourist attraction in Ballymote, Co Sligo has recently closed to the public. German Consultant Biologist Lothar Muschketat was sad to announce this news, after opening its gates almost 25 years ago. Ireland’s largest sanctuary for raptors and owls, it had an annual footfall of over 20,000 visitors.…

  • International aid departments worldwide have experienced significant funding reductions, causing global consequences. Several European countries including Germany, France, The Netherlands, and Sweden have announced funding cuts within their international aid budgets for 2025, this is alongside The Trump administration cutting $54 billion in foreign aid contracts. As well as the reduction of overseas development aid…

  • It was sold as guaranteed. A government-backed investment in the French sunshine. But for hundreds of Irish and international investors, the leaseback property scheme turned into a costly legal trap.  In this 7-minute audio documentary, journalist Patrick Domanico investigates the collapse of the French leaseback model through the voices of those affected — from Ireland…