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“Manchester inspired the movement here”: The Students’ Union President making headlines in Dublin

“Manchester inspired the movement here”: The Students’ Union President making headlines in Dublin

A landslide election victory this year brought self-described ‘council communist’ László Molnárfi the presidency of the Students’ Union at Trinity College Dublin. A series of direct actions since his election have cost Trinity College financially and made national headlines while dividing students and sparking debate about the role of Students’ Unions
Opera House Manchester brings it on home

Opera House Manchester brings it on home

The Commitments, a jukebox musical based on the novel of the same name, is heading to Opera House Manchester – starring local legend Nigel Pivaro
Eurovision 2023: Sweden makes history whilst the UK repeats it

Eurovision 2023: Sweden makes history whilst the UK repeats it

Eurovision 2023 saw Sweden make history on multiple fronts whilst the UK, the host country, found itself back at the bottom
Irish Trad: The Ambience of St Paddy’s Day

Irish Trad: The Ambience of St Paddy’s Day

Droplets of Guinness, the hubbub of laughter and the sweet melodies of the Irish Trad musicians float through the air on St Patrick’s Day
Live review: milk. – Dublin’s newest export are best served hot!

Live review: milk. – Dublin’s newest export are best served hot!

Dublin four-piece milk. bring their brand of alt-pop to Manchester Academy 3, with support from Gloria
Cal Freeman: My experience as a Queer Irish filmmaker

Cal Freeman: My experience as a Queer Irish filmmaker

We talk to Manchester-based Cal Freeman about his experience as a Queer filmmaker, the projects he’s undertaken, and advice for aspiring filmmakers
Palace Theatre Manchester celebrates 25 years of Lord of the Dance

Palace Theatre Manchester celebrates 25 years of Lord of the Dance

Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance is coming to the Palace Theatre as part of its 25th anniversary world tour
Irish Politics, not for the Feint hearted: Sinn Fein to lead Stormont for the first time in 100 years

Irish Politics, not for the Feint hearted: Sinn Fein to lead Stormont for the first time in 100 years

Does Sinn Fein’s recent electoral victory secure the possibility of reunification for Ireland?
Growing up in Ireland: Ignorance vs beauty

Growing up in Ireland: Ignorance vs beauty

Growing up black and Irish is an unspoken struggle at times – yet being Irish goes beyond race
Belfast: A love letter to childhood innocence

Belfast: A love letter to childhood innocence

Belfast, an autobiographical story of Kenneth Branagh’s childhood, is an irresistibly charming and heart-warming crowd-pleaser.
Five drinks to celebrate a lockdown St Patricks Day

Five drinks to celebrate a lockdown St Patricks Day

Not sure what to drink on St. Patricks Day? We’ve got you covered!
Review: Normal People

Review: Normal People

The BBC adaptation of Sally Rooney’s ‘Normal People’ has recently burst on to our screens and gifted the nation with the perfect escape from the monotony of lockdown
Review: Calm with Horses

Review: Calm with Horses

Calm with Horses blends a gripping underworld story with a personal drama to create universal moral dilemmas, writes Michal Wasilewski.
Hockey Olympic qualifiers: a dramatic end to proceedings

Hockey Olympic qualifiers: a dramatic end to proceedings

Following the eventful qualifiers faced by Team GB and Team Ireland, Tom Reynolds has a look at how things turned out
Japan shock Ireland in the Rugby World Cup

Japan shock Ireland in the Rugby World Cup

The Cherry Blossoms look set to reach their first knockout stage ever, with a shock win over favourites, Ireland
Preview: Rugby World Cup 2019

Preview: Rugby World Cup 2019

Iwan Hopkins provides a preview to the most highly anticipated event of this year’s sporting calendar
Six Nations: Round 5 Preview

Six Nations: Round 5 Preview

Arun Vaid previews the final round of the Six Nations which outlines the final matches and potential outcomes at the end of this Championship
Six Nations round-up: England triumph over Ireland

Six Nations round-up: England triumph over Ireland

Wales, England, and Scotland all tasted victory on the opening weekend
Review: ‘Repeal the 8th’

Review: ‘Repeal the 8th’

The Manchester Literature Festival hosted a discussion on the historic repeal of the Eight Amendment that happened in May last year.

The Resurgence of the Northern Hemisphere?

With Ireland’s excellent win over New Zealand, will the autumn internationals signal a turning in the tide of international rugby?