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Normal People Week 6 Recap: a Fitting Finale to an Exquisite Series
In the last two episodes – aired on RTÉ last night – Connell and Marianne find happiness before an ending that's subtle, profound and powerful.
Coronavirus Cities: California Dreaming Meets Coronavirus Nightmares
After coronavirus hit mid-exchange, Alice Symington stayed on in Santa Barbara – in a city changed utterly as a result of the pandemic.
Speaking with
Students Have Long Opposed Direct Provision. Jane McNamara Wants Them to Understand It
The journalist has just released a podcast – edited by Trinity student Ellie O'Neill – that explains every aspect of direct provision in Ireland.
Review
Normal People Week 5 Recap: Connell and Marianne, at Their Lowest Ebb
Episodes nine and 10 see Connell and Marianne at their most vulnerable, in a graceful and devastating depiction of mental health struggles.
Observations
Trinity Trend – Lockdown Edition: The Shaved Head
Fashion statements in Trinity are changed irreparably. But students are still trying things out in lockdown – with decidedly mixed results.
Speaking with
In New Photobook, Niamh Barry Sheds Light on Tiny American Moments
Trinity student Niamh Barry, known for her student documentaries has just released her first book of photos – set in Boston.
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.
Speaking with
How Naoise Jo is Building a Brand in Dublin Design
We're in lockdown, but Naoise Jo – a Dublin-based designer – is making waves with a brand ethos of bringing ‘a little joy to whoever wears it’.
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.
Review
Normal People Week 4 Recap: In Italy, Old Tropes Haunt Our Protagonists
After a breakup that hurt both Connell and Marianne, episodes seven and eight show them attempting to navigate a new kind of relationship.