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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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A Conversation with Rory O’Connor; Rory’s Stories.
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…
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Barry Heneghan discusses his political journey and plans for remaining government tenure
Barry Heneghan is a 27-year-old independent TD for Dublin Bay North, elected in the 2024 Irish general election on his first attempt. A graduate from both Belvedere college and DCU, Heneghan graduated with a master’s in mechanical engineering focusing on sustainable energy systems. In an interview with The City, Heneghan…
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Senator Tom Clonan, a man on a mission
Photo: Mary Phelan Senator Tom Clonan – retired army captain, security advisor, member of Seanad Eireann, author and carer Tom Clonan is a busy man. He started his working life in the Army. He later became an academic, lecturing in the School of…
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“I’m not far off the dream:” Aspiring pilot explains the ups and downs of learning to fly
Being a pilot is an occupation that the majority of us would imagine to be of high importance and extremely pressurised. Now, imagine being in that position as young as 23-years-old. While that would sound daunting to most, that is the reality for…
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“The people are your employers” – Former Labour party TD Eithne Fitzgerald
Politicians come and go; some remain elected for years while others serve in government for a short term, and there are those who persist. The third could be said for former TD Eithne Fitzgerald, who ran for national office seven times. Eithne Fitzgerald…
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‘The Dublin Sparky’: Wiring Up Social Media, One Job at a Time
By Daniel Keegan Known on social media as ‘The Dublin Sparky’, Eoghan Ó Conghaile is a Dublin-based electrician who has merged two of his biggest passions to propel his career. With the use of modern technologies, he creates content that consists of sparky…
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Precinct: From school project to rising rock act
By Sean Kavanagh Many rock bands take much consideration when coming up with the name of their group. Eddie Vedder and Jeff Ament reportedly spent over three months arguing about what they would name their grunge-rock startup before settling on the name Pearl…
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