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When celebrating a country becomes a problem, Part 1: Australia Day and the Indigenous Peoples

Image credit: David Jackmanson With different ethnic groups often cohabiting within a single state, finding the best way to celebrate a country can become a problem, especially when national days carry historical baggage. National days are important because they represent the celebration of a country as a single entity, with all the citizens coming together […]

by Laurine Tiran

Posted 5 years ago

Culture

Trainspotting at 25

This week marks 25 years since Danny Boyle’s cult classic Trainspotting was released in cinemas. Since its first release, Trainspotting has achieved cult status and still remains popular with audiences today. What exactly is it that makes this film so popular and relevant to audiences a quarter of a century after its initial release? Initial […]

by Aoife McDowell

Posted 5 years ago

CultureMovies

The Women who made history at 2021 Golden Globes

The 78th Annual Golden Globes took place on 28 February 2021. A very different awards show to previous years, the entire event took place virtually. As you can imagine, there were numerous cringe moments that went along with it. Imagine zoom glitches on the big screen. However, history was made this year with three iconic […]

by KathyAnn Murphy

Posted 5 years ago

Current AffairsEnvironmentNews

Air pollution is more lethal than you think

Air pollution from fine airborne particles is responsible for around 725 deaths in Dublin and around 1,300 nationally every year, according to research. A study published by the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the number of expected deaths in the city from pollution from diesel vehicles alone could be up to 144 per annum. Most […]

by Erica Carter

Posted 5 years ago

Lifestyle

Supporting local businesses: 7 great independent Irish bookshops to choose from

There’s no denying that the past year has been tough on everyone. Businesses everywhere have been severely affected, with the constant wave of uncertainty and yoyo-ing back-and-forth of opening and closing every couple of months hitting local sellers particularly hard. Independent bookshops are the absolute gems of every city and town, bringing a sense of […]

by Rachel McLoughlin

Posted 5 years ago

Current AffairsEnvironmentFood & Drink

The Phenomenon of SuperMeat

Companies around the world have found a way of producing meat by the culture of the animal’s cells. Could this spread worldwide and become a sustainable meat substitute? What is SuperMeat? SuperMeat was founded in 2015 by an Israeli company that strived to create cultured chicken made from the cell tissue of this animal. […]

by Alison Law

Posted 5 years ago

Current AffairsEmployment

Why does the gender pay gap still exist?

The Gender Pay Gap (GPG) is defined as the percentage difference between the average gross hourly earnings for women and men. It compares the pay of all working men and women; not just those in similar jobs, with similar working patterns or with similar competencies, qualifications or experience. Gender equality in the workplace in Ireland […]

by Erica Carter

Posted 5 years ago

CultureMusic

Amazing Grace: American Music – Renegades: Born in the USA

On the 1st of March, 2021 a new episode of the podcast series Renegades: Born in the USA was released. This podcast is in fact, a collection of conversations between artist Bruce Springsteen and Barack Obama, former president of the United States of America (2009-2017). As its title indicates the focus of the conversation is […]

by Aron Debreceni

Posted 5 years ago

Current AffairsNews

A questionable pay raise for TD’s : Is our dissent necessary?

All Government workers will receive a 1% pay rise along with other workers in the public sector– pushing TD’s basic salary from around €98,000 to over €100,000. Over 343,000 public sector workers will be in line for the pay increase, flagged as part of the Public Service Stability Agreement agreed back in June 2017. This […]

by Sonia

Posted 5 years ago

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When celebrating a country becomes a problem, Part 1: Australia Day and the Indigenous Peoples

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The Women who made history at 2021 Golden Globes

Air pollution is more lethal than you think

Supporting local businesses: 7 great independent Irish bookshops to choose from

The Phenomenon of SuperMeat

Why does the gender pay gap still exist?

Amazing Grace: American Music – Renegades: Born in the USA

A questionable pay raise for TD’s : Is our dissent necessary?

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