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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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The Boy: A Two-Play Theatrical Event, is finally opening in Dublin after a five year delay. Carr’s brilliant retelling of old Greek myths finally gets to be shown on Ireland’s national stage. The official opening night is Wednesday, October 1st and it is already sold out. The two-play spectacle is based on three Greek myths…
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“We’re not in the business to buy a yacht. We do this because we love what we do,” says Joe Donnelly of Rascals Brewing Company — a family-run Dublin brewery that now finds itself at the sharp end of rising costs, regulatory burdens, and a drinks industry dominated by global giants. With a 30-hectare brewing…
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Over the last 15 years, the number of daily Irish speakers has fallen by 13%, from 83,000 to 72,000. With the government investing only 0.1% of state expenditure into the Department of the Gaeltacht, it’s not difficult to see why numbers are dropping so drastically. On Saturday, September 20, thousands of people took to the streets to protest and campaign for…
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By Aidan O’Boyle Hugh Lane Gallery closed its doors last Sunday at 5pm and won’t reopen to the public for another three years. At the end of July, Dublin City Council announced that the beloved art museum would be closing to facilitate the renovation and safe removal of the gallery’s collection. In the statement released…
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By Rían Cahill Dublin-based streetwear brand Emporium announced a brand-new collaboration last week with their New York-based counterparts Brigade, along with a special homecoming show with Wiki in the Sugar Club. Emporium, who have rapidly grown from a small local brand to a cultural hub in the centre of the capital in the form of…
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