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How Far Away is Gay Marriage in Ireland?
A look at how far gay rights have progressed in Ireland over the last two decades. Read more…
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The impact of women in Irish history is finally brought to light
It’s hard to recall many female figures of Irish history being discussed in our secondary school textbooks. If they were mentioned, it was as secondary participants. Of course we all know Constance Markievicz, our first Read more…
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Fianna Fáil: The fall and rise
Dead and buried. Fianna Fáil were written off by many after their crash in the 2011 election, their support plummeting from 41% to a historic low of 17%. Now though, almost exactly two years since Read more…
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Addicted to the game
Most students grow up being constantly reminded that the world’s most dangerous addictions are alcohol, cigarettes, drugs and gambling. Now, you can add a new one to your list – videogames. Children today see videogames Read more…
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Justice or a joke
There is an old saying; do the crime – pay the time, but many believe that this is not the case in modern Ireland. Irregularities in sentencing are becoming common with people committing crimes at Read more…
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Losing the shelter of your life
How many times have you heard somebody say, “I would give money to the homeless but I know they will just spend it on alcohol or drugs.” This is a common view held by many Read more…
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Is Ireland Still Too Conservative?
Last week, Dublin MEP, Emer Costello called for adult entertainment stores and lap dancing clubs to be regulated by the government. The Dublin City Business Association (DCBA) is calling for adult stores and lap dancing Read more…
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Battle of the sexes
‘This is a man’s world’, the famous words of 1960s song ‘It’s a man’s, man’s world’, by James Brown. The question in the current day is: do we still live in a male-dominated world? The Read more…