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After school study programme breaks down boundaries to third level education

After school study programme breaks down boundaries to third level education

DIT and Synge Street CBS secondary school have come together to develop a unique study and tutoring programme, writes Jennifer McDonald.…

Street artist Maser brings history to life

Street artist Maser brings history to life

Graffiti artist Maser has completed his latest mural outside the Sugar Club on Dublin’s Leeson Street.…

A rich heritage of Irish language in the Liberties

A rich heritage of Irish language in the Liberties

With the Irish language in decline, many ask if it was ever widely spoken in Dublin – and it was, nowhere more so than in the Liberties, writes Stephen Conaty.…

Irish holidays destinations: Co.Meath

Irish holidays destinations: Co.Meath

Co. Meath boasts a number of tourist destinations for the culture or history lover, writes Luke Carry.…

Kerry, a perfect Irish holiday destination

Kerry, a perfect Irish holiday destination

One of this country's finest homegrown destinations has always been Kerry, writes Luke Carry.…

SICCDA’s job club

SICCDA’s job club

The work of SICCDA is well known in the Liberties area, but perhaps lesser known to the public is the range of services they provide, writes Stephanie Costello.…

Merchant’s Quay Drug Service helps drug addicts turn their lives around.

Merchant’s Quay Drug Service helps drug addicts turn their lives around.

Drug abuse is a major problem in Dublin, however there are many services across the city to help drug addicts, writes Leah Louise King.…

County Clare is a budget holiday haven

County Clare is a budget holiday haven

County Clare, situated on the renowned West Coast of Ireland is the perfect spot for holiday makers on a budget, writes Sinead Makk.…

The Lockout, 100 years on

The Lockout, 100 years on

The 1913 Lockout wasn’t just about the desire for better working conditions and wages on the part of the working class; it was also about key social issues, writes Martin…

Anything goes at the Ferocious Mingle Marcade

Anything goes at the Ferocious Mingle Marcade

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade has been a feature on Thomas Street for nearly a year and a half. The owner, Rainey J. Dillon, used to run various markets once a…

Helping Dublin 8 get back to education

Helping Dublin 8 get back to education

The Dublin 8 Community Education Centre, or D8CEC, is providing a second-chance at education for many adults from the area writes Aine Hennessy. …

Timoleague West Cork, a cheap and fun-filled getaway for the family

Timoleague West Cork, a cheap and fun-filled getaway for the family

Why travel abroad when you can make cheap, memorable and fun holidays by travelling just a few hours to the countryside.…