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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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As tariffs churn up trouble for Irish butter exports, TheCity reporter Sara Booth delves into the origins of the spreadable gold. In Ireland, butter has always been more than just food – it was once seen as a treasure, buried in bogs and preserved for thousands of years. Since then, the Irish have perfected their…
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This article features themes of a sensitive and potentially distressing nature. If you or any person are affected by the topics addressed, resources are available at the end of this article. Leah Cull grew up in the Arigna Mountains in county Roscommon, surrounded only by family, mountains and windmills. As a teenager, Leah suffered with…
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Schools grapple with the likely fallout as summer approaches and families may be on the move. The government’s recent decision, to reduce the Accommodation Recognition Payment (ARP) from €800 to €600 monthly sparked significant concern across Irish communities. The first reduced payment will be received by hosts on 8 July 2025. This cut to crucial…
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After failed attempts at communication in February, the Irish Artists Union wrote a strong letter to the Department of Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht, followed by a petition to secure robust funding structures for Irish artists. Last Thursday Patrick O’Donnovan – Minister of Arts and Culture – received a letter by the Artists union of…
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With young people being exposed to more gambling opportunities than ever, Ireland’s new watchdog aims to limit illegal and problematic betting. For Irish young people, gambling is now more normalised than ever – even when it becomes a problem. With 1 in 23 engaging in problematic gambling, those under the age of 30 are especially…
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