Live music production is transitioning toward highly specialized, rapid-response technical environments to meet the demands of headline performers. At Marlay Park in Dublin, head of music and touring Tom Walsh manages these complex requirements by integrating artist-specific gear, such as custom camera systems and upstage screens, often with very little notice to ensure a seamless … Read more
Starting July 1st, Irish consumers face a new €3 customs duty on every individual item ordered from outside the European Union. According to the European Commission, this charge applies to all non-EU imports regardless of value, targeting a surge in low-cost shipments from retailers like Shein, Temu, and various UK-based outlets. Additional handling fees from … Read more
Jana Bakunina, author of The Good Russian: In Search of a Nation’s Soul, reports that Russian citizens are increasingly adopting “inner emigration” to survive under tightening state repression. Following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the risk of imprisonment for even minor dissent has effectively silenced public opposition, leaving many Russians to retreat into private lives … Read more
Ten years after the United Kingdom’s Brexit referendum, the political and social fallout continues to reshape relationships on the island of Ireland. Farmers and activists who campaigned against a hard border, such as Damian McGenity and John Sheridan, now suggest that future political shifts in Westminster—specifically the rise of parties like Reform UK—could trigger a … Read more
The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) has released the shortlist for the 2026 Reach for the Stars astrophotography competition, opening public voting for the Public Choice Award. Members of the public can cast one vote per person online until 5pm on July 13, 2026, to select their favorite celestial image from the shortlisted entries. … Read more
Modern boarding schools in Ireland are shifting away from the rigid, exclusionary systems of the past toward more egalitarian, student-centered environments. While enrollment has declined to over 3,300 students across 24 secondary schools for the 2024-2025 academic year, the experience is becoming increasingly flexible, with greater connectivity to home and student involvement in daily governance. … Read more
The Wellness Paradox: Why Midlife Women Are Rejecting the Algorithm For decades, the fitness industry has operated on a simple premise: tell women they are “wrong,” then sell them the solution. Today, that narrative has moved from glossy magazines to the algorithmic feeds of podcasts and social media. The latest edict? Menopausal women must abandon … Read more
For decades, the global narrative surrounding HIV has been one of triumph: the transition from a terminal diagnosis to a manageable chronic condition. However, as the first generation of long-term survivors enters middle and old age, a new, more complex challenge is emerging. We are witnessing a shift from the era of acute viral crisis … Read more
For decades, millions of women have felt dismissed by a medical system that viewed their hormonal struggles through a narrow, reproductive lens. The condition long known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is undergoing a monumental shift, rebranding to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). This isn’t just a label change; it is a fundamental pivot in … Read more
The Digital Ghost: AI and the Evolution of the Celebrity Persona For decades, the world has grappled with the gap between Norma Jeane Mortenson and the platinum-blonde avatar known as Marilyn Monroe. This tension—between the human being and the curated image—is no longer just a biographical curiosity. We see becoming the blueprint for the future … Read more