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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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Charleen Murphy Profile Charleen Murphy, 27, is an Irish influencer and podcast co-host of “Hold My Drink” alongside fellow influencer and best friend, Ellie Kelly. Charleen Murphy (left) and Ellie Kelly (right) at one of their Vicar St. live shows in October 2023. Photo: Alison Gussago Charleen’s career started back in her secondary school days…
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Sarah Corbett Lynch An Post Irish Book Awards. Source – An Post Irish Book Awards Social Media Sarah Corbett Lynch was just eight years old when her father Jason Corbett was killed by her stepmother in their home in North Carolina. The murder of Jason Corbett and the subsequent trials faced major media coverage both in Ireland and the United States. In 2025…
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Rory O’Connor, better known as Rory’s Stories, is a content creator, best-selling author, and stand-up comedian. The 34-year-old didn’t accomplish that status overnight. In this article, O’Connor reveals his struggles with gambling and anxiety and his journey to overcome them, leading him to a full-time career as “Rory’s Stories.” O’Connor’s social media journey started in 2013 with a blog called ‘Rory’s Stories’ with content about day-to-day life and O’Connor’s own life experiences. In 2014, he began posting videos on Facebook, mainly GAA sketches,…
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Last weekend, on November 1, well-known DJ Fredrick Gibson, or more commonly known as ‘Fred Again’, surprised Irish fans by playing his final European show of his 10-week pop- up tour in Dublin. The English DJ held 5 pop up gigs across Europe over the last 5 weeks to celebrate the launch of 10 new songs. Gibson didn’t reveal what city he was in until the week before the show, with the tickets going on sale on the week of the event. After…
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A rise in bird flu in turkey farms has caused worry. The farming and poultry communities are under pressure and are facing an array of questions from the public ahead of the Christmas season. People are worried about having turkey on their plate for their Christmas dinner. The City looked into the ongoing issue.
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The Dublin Book Festival takes place every November and has a wide range of events to go to. This year, the festival took place from Nov. 5th to 9th with the events spread across Dublin city. TheCity attended ‘Women, Struggle, and Resilience,’ a talk that was held in the Royal Irish Academy. Afterwards, TheCity had…
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