Magazine
Coronavirus Cities: A Dublin Odyssey Brought to an Abrupt End
Samuel O'Brient on his last days in Dublin – a city that became a home away from home for him – before the virus brought him home to the US.
Rob Locke: Pivoting from QVC to Hollywood
Known for being a star of telly shopping, Rob Locke talks about his many pivots.
Americanisms are Killing Our Culture. Resist, or It’ll Join O’Leary in the Grave
Ireland's linguistic traditions endured British oppression. Now we're signing them away to US cultural colonialism, writes Patrick O'Donoghue.
A Brave New World
The AI revolution has long been predicted – and feared. But what does this new technology have in store for Ireland?
Coronavirus Cities: A Hasty Return From Halls to a Much-Changed Paris
Alix Philouze went home from Dublin to Paris when the severity of the virus became clear. She tells a story of caution, and cautious optimism.
Coronavirus Cities: In Siem Reap, Cambodia, Reality Emptied the Streets
Aisling Moran looks back on a trip to Cambodia that started with sunsets and quad-biking, and ended in a panic to get home safely.
The Forgotten Coronavirus Frontline
Outside the hospitals, essential workers from a range of professions are making sure Ireland remains on track.
Two Tales of a City: History and Horticulture in Austria’s Capital
Emma Taggart and Orla Murnaghan, separate visitors to Vienna months before the pandemic hit, on their short spells in a city with a rich history.
Coronavirus Cities: From Paris to Luxembourg – With Eyes for Ireland
Síofra Collins had to return from a Paris Erasmus to her family home in Luxembourg when the virus hit. Things unfolded differently there.
Gym-Goers Have Ruined the Gym. Post-Lockdown, I’m Staying Well Away
Between those obsessed with their workout, and those obsessed with avoiding it, the gym has been spoiled. Exercising at home is in, writes Emer Moreau.