-
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…
Search our archive
-
Founded in 1985, Swans on the Green is expanding to keep pace with Naas’s growing cafe culture and changing customer demand. By Iqra Siddiqui Three weeks ago, Swans on the Green opened its expanded seating area, adding approximately 100 sq/m to accommodate a growing number of customers. The cafe is located at Kilcullen Rd, Naas East,…
-
By Adam Jackson The women’s Six Nations had only an eighth. of the average television viewership of the men’s ix nations in 2025, according to the Central Statistics Office’s Women and Men in Ireland hub. This statistic shows a lack of engagement with women’s rugby from the Irish public. However, when compared with previous year’s…
-
In a time where many gay men still struggle to find themselves, Ché Fagan is making space for them to feel more honest and aligned with themselves. Following his own struggles and travelling the globe, Fagan reflects on his journey to finding himself.
-
Hundreds of thousands of international tourists are expected to travel to the country over the bank holiday weekend for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. By Alex Cloud Fáilte Ireland estimates that over 589,000 people attended the three-day St. Patrick’s Day festival last year, which generated €138 million in visitor revenue. While the figures for the current year are undetermined, Dublin Live reported that over half a million people were in…
-
Samuel Walsh, a 22-year-old Irish man, transformed his life after moving from a party-focused lifestyle to a deepened faith in Christianity during a summer in New York. A chance encounter with a woman led him to explore spirituality beyond his Catholic upbringing, inspiring him to share his testimony and encouraging others to seek faith in…
-
When Emily O’Donnell was announced as Best Celebrity Stylist at the Gossies 2026 award show, her reaction was anything but rehearsed. “I was genuinely speechless,” she said. “I rarely am.” For someone who has spent over a decade in front of the camera, that moment was refreshingly human. “I think this award meant so much because it was unexpected,” she said. “I…
You must be logged in to post a comment.