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Why doulas are becoming more common in Ireland

March 18, 2020

doulas are often tuned in with their clients’ needs and can pick up on when something is not right.

How documentaries have addressed the abuse of Ireland’s past

March 18, 2020

In 1999, “States of Fear” was the first time the Irish people collectively took a raw look at the industrial child abuse in Ireland. In 2020, “Redress: Breaking the Silence” showed how the State’s handling

Changing the world while growing up

March 18, 2020

While it’s common for us to start to hear from youth activists less as they grow up and head to college, it’s a comfort to know most of them are still out there fighting for

Facebook friends to the rescue

March 18, 2020

Despite more and more people leaving Facebook for newer apps such as Instagram and Twitter, Facebook holds one important feature – the ability to create groups.

Contracting the coronavirus: how would GPs react and what’s the procedure

March 17, 2020

With coronavirus already spreading in Ireland, what would happen logistically if someone were to contract the disease?

Gluten; Don’t grain on my parade

March 4, 2020

Just because something is labelled as “gluten free” does not mean it magically becomes a weight loss solution

Working at a U.S. summer camp – is it all it’s cracked up to be?

March 4, 2020

In search of a way to make the most of your summer months? You might want to consider working at a summer camp in the U.S.

The artificial influencer

March 4, 2020

At the end of the day, does it matter if the content you’re consuming was created by a real person or not?

Explainer: China’s Uyghur camps

March 4, 2020

Probably the most serious human rights violation taking place in the world right now

An unfamiliar love story

March 4, 2020

For us, sex work can be so much fun, and it’s something we enjoy doing together

The price of a family

March 4, 2020

One third of those who did not conceive through IVF were unable to afford further treatment as a result of previously purchasing these add-ons.

Being alcohol free in university

March 1, 2020

The word “challenge” comes to mind when thinking about the proposition of going “alcohol free” whilst studying at university.

Claiming your identity as a celebrity

February 19, 2020

You don’t want to be known for that single part of your life

Students offered “Just a Minute” cards in DCU

February 19, 2020

DCU recognises that the JAM Card can help break down some of these barriers

Vegan diets on the rise

February 19, 2020

I was curious to see if I noticed any health benefits which people claim the vegan diet has, like better digestion and clearer skin

Being Lesbian, Gardaí, Bisexual, Trans in Ireland

February 19, 2020

Even after the marriage equality was passed, assaults on LGBTQ+ people were on the rise, with most going unreported.

Are cyclists safe on Irish roads?

February 19, 2020

It would be very difficult for anybody to get into cycling in Dublin because it’s so dangerous

Powerful Irish women in the film industry

February 5, 2020

Arguably Ireland’s most successful actor/actress, dominating the Hollywood scene, is 25 year-old Saoirse Ronan. She’s the second-youngest four-time Oscar nominee ever and her recent role in Greta Gerwig’s Little Women will undoubtedly cement her name as one of the greats

Mapping the coronavirus outbreak

February 5, 2020

The CDC believes symptoms could appear between two and 14 days after exposure, and include fever, coughing and shortness of breath.

The public’s investment in Harry and Meghan

February 5, 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spoke frankly and candidly in a documentary with ITV in October. The world watched as Meghan Markle adopted a stiff upper lip on their tour of Africa – the

Irish women in the European Parliament

February 5, 2020

For Irish women who break into the sphere of European Politics, it is a monumental opportunity.

Vitamin supplements: A worthwhile spend or can a healthy diet suffice?

February 5, 2020

In Ireland, it’s a well-known fact that sunshine isn’t exactly our best friend. Vitamin D is absorbed into our systems from sunlight, so with our usual lack of sunshine throughout the year, naturally a lot of us are lacking in this vitamin.

All time high in breast cancer diagnoses

February 5, 2020

Despite the fact that the risk of Breast Cancer increases with age, up-take for the screening service drops drastically above the age of 54. While there was a 74.4 per cent up-take for women in the 50-54 age category, this dropped to 32.1 for the 55-59 year-olds. This fell again to 25.7 per cent for 60-64 year-olds and 20 per cent for the over 65’s greatly reducing their chances of detecting potential breast cancer at an early stage.

Breaking down the Green Deal for Ireland

February 5, 2020

The idea of a Just Transition ensures that those who have been working in a particular sector for the majority of their lives will not be left without a livelihood or opportunities when the industry closes down or adapts to pursue more carbon neutral practices.

How Ireland’s legislation puts sex workers at risk

December 11, 2019

Comparing the two years before and the two years after the new law came in, crime has increased 90 per cent and violent crime specifically has increased 92 per cent