Liam Cahill
journalist
Calls For Crime Awareness in Lead Up to Christmas
In the lead-up to Christmas there are increased calls for crime awareness – particularly concerning petty crimes and scams. The issues, raised by Labour Cllr. Dermot Lacey and another source close to this newspaper,
A Helping Hand at Christmas
For many, Christmas isn’t all about tinsel and tiaras, some people find it difficult to afford a Christmas dinner or even toys for their little ones. One group is trying to put a stop to that. “We’re just aware that Christmas is not what the TV makes it out to be for many people.
Discovering Generation V
Most days Adam Lacey, a 22- year-old music and ancient classics student in NUI Maynooth slides out of his bed, knocks on YouTube, and spends his free time between classes watching video blogs. The phenomenon of video blogging (vlogging for short), an art
Speak and Spell was an Expensive 80s Toy
As children we all become accustomed to receiving toys that transport us into an alternative universe where rules, and parents, don’t reside. Within this world the social barriers of everyday society also breakaway, leaving children who were once on differing sides of class
Social Sabotage?
It was during the summer when David Hill came to terms with the power of social media. The 20-year-old media and film student studying at DBS, felt it was almost compulsory for a young adult to be engrossed in all
Rehab’s on a Roll
As the budget axe falls, one group hopes to keep their position as the leader of responsive health and social services in the state. RehabCare, which operates as the go-to group for people with disabilities, out of work, or struggling
Role of Politicians in Oil and Gas Licenses Under Fire
The relationship of senior politicians to oil and gas executives has come under increased scrutiny as drilling preparation takes place on Dalkey Island. NewsFour looked at several leading politicians from the late 1980’s until the early 1990’s who played a [
Out for Coffee with the USI’s New Guard
In the new offices of the Union of Students in Ireland in Portview House, Ringsend I was greeted by President John Logue as we embarked on a delightful conversation about education, sports, geeky literary material, and ambitions. “It’s my life’s
DCC Notes
New website puts Dublin’s young creative community on the map DCC launched a new website mapping out arts and cultural events across the city including Dublin 4. The website called yam.ie (Your Arts Map), shows Dubliners how to get to
Bottlemakers Hall
The Bottle Makers Hall in Ringsend has come under some scrutiny for its current state. The building, located at 1A Irishtown Road has been left vacant for a number of years and has been the focus of dispute by local