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Loneliness among young adults

Being lonely is comparable to being hungry or thirsty. It is our bodies’ way of notifying us that we are not receiving enough of a basic human need: social connection. In recent years, social interaction has been diminished due to covid restrictions. On top of that, physical connection can still be challenging and new to…
Mary Kennedy, an Irish television personality, created Fad Saoil, a programme to highlight the beneficial and adverse aspects of ageing.

By Evis Zogaj Mary Kennedy is the living proof that “age is just a number”. The formerly retired Irish Television Personality and former Newscaster proves with the release of the television program Fad Saoil (TG4, Wednesday, 9.30 p.m.) argues that women in their 60s and beyond may still lead satisfying lives and have an important…
Films that tackle the understanding of Mental Illness

By Evis Zogaj. Ted Lasso (Television program) If you have not been living under a rock, Ted Lasso has likely been referenced a lot lately. The program follows the wacky and optimistic Kansas football coach in England, where he teaches a distinct kind of football. The program has won many fans for its optimism, heart,…
Referee Abuse- A Personal Insight

By Oisin Coyne Refereeing is arguably the toughest job in sport. With as much physical work to be done on the pitch as the players they are surrounded by, concentration levels and decision making standards have to be 100%. With rule and technology changes being introduced to modern sport to assist referees, there has been…
Cheap Travel Made Easy

By Oisin Coyne As someone who has visited 15 different countries in the last 12 months, I can say that the best piece of advice I could offer someone looking to travel the world is to “follow deals, not destinations.” To put it simply, everyone has heir dream destinations. Maybe you want to climb the…
“It’s the Most Real Sport in the World” – Brian Waters on Picking up MMA

By Donal Long MMA was brought to life in 1993, when UFC 1 aired. Since then, the sport has gained massive traction and created a huge following. As the sport continues to grow, people from all over the world are getting involved. Including many people in Ireland. 20 year old Brian Waters is a first…
Irish Up-and-Comer Somebody’s Child Sells Out The Academy

By Donal Long Fresh and exciting Somebody’s Child performed at The Academy Dublin as he continues to build his following with his Artic Monkeys, Sam Fedner style of sound. The show sold out well in advance of the day of the gig, meaning there was a jammed crowd in the iconic music venue. He…
Best Anime To Watch On ITVX

ITVX has been out for 3 months now and it has tons of great options but one they haven’t been advertising very often is the anime lineup they have. ITV made a deal with Anime Limited, who are based in Glasgow, to have a selection of the best anime around on their streaming service. Most…
Best places to eat at Liffey Valley Shopping Centre.

By Raymond Errity I’ve always loved going to Liffey Valley Shopping Centre to get some new clothes or a new Blu-Ray or to see a movie but one of the best things about Liffey Valley Shopping Centre is how many options there are for food. Nearly everywhere you look, there’s a different kind of restaurant…
Top 5 Premier League Transfers of The Season

by Barry McNerney 1. Casemiro 70 Million Pounds. Who else? Turn back the clock 12 months. United were languishing in 6th place in the league, with a coach who hadn’t coached in years, a midfield not fit for purpose and a toxic dressing room that was allowed to fester, destroying the club from the inside…
RESURGENCE OF THE TARGET MAN

By Ben Lynch In the last 5-10 years, many football fans and pundits felt that the game had outgrown the so-called ‘Target Man’. For many managers that was the case with Pep Guardiola winning multiple Premier League titles and other major titles, even at Barcelona in fact – where his team won the Double twice…
Dublin Gig Guide: February 2023

By Conor Murphy LF SYSTEM – Index: After a successful 2022 with a plethora of festival appearances and their hit tune Afraid To Feel hitting number 1 and number 2 in the U.K. and Ireland respectively, Scottish duo LF SYSTEM show no signs of stopping anytime soon. The upcoming House group are set to play…