Budget 2015: €15 million short in mental health spending
Mental health organisations have spoken out about Budget 2015 after raising concerns that €15m in the Government’s planned spending in this area wasn’t granted. Responsible for mental health services,…
Property market causing problems for first time buyers
For most people with a desire to have their own property it is getting harder by the day, especially in Dublin where prices have risen by almost 25% over the…
21st Century Dating
Trolling through several sites on the internet, thumping like to every person you think may be the one, and scanning profiles like nobody’s business, that’s just your average way to…
Pinta packs a punch
By Michelle Dardis & Niamh Haskins Behind every great fighter, there’s an even better coach, and Derry native Daniel ‘Pinta’ Quigley naturally happens to be both. Pinta is the first…
Surge in illegal Steroid users in Dublin 8
Bodybuilders who are hell-bent on looking buff are using Dublin’s largest needle exchange to ensure that their needles are clean. The Geordie Shore effect is driving men to take extreme…
National College of Art and Design student intake increase has positive knock-on effects
The National College of Art and Design (NCAD) situated on Thomas St in The Liberties has become Ireland’s largest provider of art and design. Enrolment to NCAD for the academic…
Hard Working Class Heroes festival provides support for Irish music
Running for an 11th consecutive year, Hard Working Class Heroes Festival (HWCH) took over Dublin City last weekend, bringing some of Ireland’s most exciting music and tech together for…
Culture Night attendees have their say
This year’s annual Culture Night took place on Friday 19 September in Dublin’s ‘Historic Quarter’, The Liberties and elsewhere across the country. Many a marvel took place within The Liberties…
Dublin GAA championship update
The Dublin SFC reached the semi-finals over the weekend, with this year’s champions to be crowned from amongst Ballyboden St Enda’s, St Vincent’s, St Jude’s and St Oliver Plunkett’s/Eoghan Ruadh.…
FAI Ford Cup semi-final preview: St Pats vs Finn Harps
St Patrick’s Athletic go into Sunday’s FAI Ford Cup Semi-Final with Finn Harps at Richmond Park, knowing they must win to keep their season alive. Although the League champions have…
Future Talents feel the bonus
This Saturday night ‘Future Talents’ hosted by Primal Fighting Championships takes to the ring in the Tivoli Theatre, with what promises to be a night of knock out action with…
Kilkenny beat Tipperary in epic hurling replay
Saturday saw Kilkenny claim their 35th All Ireland SHC title, beating Tipperary by a narrow three point margin.…
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