Is online dating going steady?
With the explosion of online dating in the past couple of years, has it really changed the mindsets of how what we consider to still be a taboo subject? Many of my friends have dived …
Opinion
Holding Out For A Hero
We’re obsessed with heroes, aren’t we? From comic books to TV dramas to real-life escapades, there’s nothing like a tale of bravery to lift a dreary day. Of course, unless the hero’s name is Batgirl or Superman, …
Why Allsops Auctions Are Immoral
If you cast your mind back to an era when money was fast and decisions were loose, an Allsops auction wouldn’t just seem inconceivable – it would have been. But as crazy a concept it …
Tackling The Problem Of Online Bullying
Internet governance was on the agenda again this week when the new Internet Content Governance Advisory Group held its first meeting. Set up by Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte in December, the Group will take submissions …
Why We Should Welcome A New Political Party
Be careful what you wish for. It’s truer in Ireland than anywhere at times. We spend a lot of time moaning about the political system, but when someone comes along and offers something new, we …
Abortion In Ireland: Not So Much Debate, As Debacle
For anyone who followed the “debate” surrounding the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act 2013, it will come as no surprise that the enactment provisions have been described as “very haphazard and unsatisfactory” by the College …
Opinion: Clamping is simply a corrupt tax, nothing more-nothing less
In this day and age, clamping has become a foregone conclusion for so-called “illegal parking”. With that in mind, why has such an inconvenience become so acceptable? The answer: media brainwashing. Even if there is …