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From TU Dublin to Amnesia Ibiza: The College Society That Transformed LIA’s Life
You’re a 20-year-old third-year film student who has decided to walk alone into a TU Dublin DJ Society event on a whim. You don’t know anyone there, and you don’t know what to expect. You hope you might make a friend or two,…
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Drinks & Decadence in Dublin’s Downtown: A Conversation With One of Dublin’s Top Bartenders
A half-past-three Hemingway Daiquiri in Hawksmoor Dublin. Directly across the bar stands Darragh Boylan. To some, he is known for being a frequent competitor in all manner of cocktail competitions; to others, he is the intermediary marking the transition from the bar into…
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Wobblin Jude, Just a Bloke in the Big Smoke
The door of a double dwelling house opens up to Jude Forester on the other side, more commonly known as Mr Wobblin Jude, presenting a vibrancy, not just through his own sense of character, but through his self-presentation and mannerisms, indicating he’s suited…
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“I Think I’ve Cracked The Code”: How Sophie McQuade Is Keeping Temple Bar Runway Ready
Along the cobbled pathway of Fownes Street Upper, tucked into the terraced buildings that face the all-too-tall and modern One Central Plaza, is an array of vintage shops, a product of the McQuade family. The historic building that houses these shops has maintained…
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‘Rome wasn’t built in a day’: Emily O’Donnell on fashion, TV, and her rise to the spotlight
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…
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Far from home, Poojan Mahajan builds Sui Dhaghaa
The clothing brand Sui Dhaghaa is the story of Poojan Mahajan’s journey of creativity and resilience. When Mahajan moved from India to Ireland for her studies, she never imagined she would build a clothing brand that blends South Asian traditions with a new…
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‘The reality is that you need money to work in this business’: an interview with actor and filmmaker Laoisa Sexton
The “I Can’t Go On” writer/director reveals her early inspirations and addresses the challenging realities of breaking into the film industry.
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The guy behind Pheonix Park: the story of Terry Moore
Taking care and being responsible for a national historic park that is one of the largest enclosed parks within any European capital city is very impressive. Terry Moore (53), a Ballymun-born Santry resident, became Pheonix Park’s head ranger about five years ago. He started his journey in…
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“The whole climate and nature crisis, to me, is the reason I’m in politics.” Senator Malcolm Noonan on his political career
Malcolm Noonan is someone who is well-known around Kilkenny. He was a member of Kilkenny County Council for almost 15 years and served as Mayor of Kilkenny between 2009 and 2010. He was then elected to the Dáil in 2020, and served as…
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Profile on Charleen Murphy
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.…
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