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Travellers move to make a stand in local electionsAhead of the local and European elections in May, several members of the Traveller community across Ireland met in Athlone to strategise on how to use their vote to change their circumstances.
Acclaimed African novel is published as GaeilgeAn Irish translation of Africa’s greatest novels has been published to wide acclaim. Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe was translated by Irene Lynch, wife of former Irish Ambassador to Nigeria Joseph Lynch.
Student media scheme is now open for applicationsThe Simon Cumbers Media Fund 2019 Student Scheme is now open for applications from third level students based in the Republic of Ireland and aged over 18 who are interested in reporting on development issues for national media outlets.
Whatever happened to secure full-time work?Mariaam Bhatti: Tales of a Domestic Worker I learned recently that the younger generation, my age and below, is likely to have had 20 jobs by the time they retire. I also learned that getting a mortgage is increasingly difficult for younger people, with a 20 per cent deposit often mandatory for first-time buyers in addition to holding a secure job: something that most lenders want to see and something for which the current nature of working doesn’t always provide the privilege.
Racism stats show the true pictureMohammed Samaana At a recent workshop I attended about hate crime, a number of us with experience at the receiving end of such crime talked with others who are trying to find ways to tackle the issue.
What will it take for Ireland to ban bloodsports?The success of the Repeal the 8th campaign is a neon sign blinking at politicians with the message that parking issues of national interest does not work. It becomes politically productive to grasp the thistle, endure the short-lived pain and be a catalyst for creating a political legacy.
Ireland wears red against racism - but to what avail?Show Racism the Red Card held its Wear Red Day late last year, encouraging schools, colleges, workplaces and the general public to wear red and take a stand against racism in Irish sport and life.
‘Zebo Factor’ sends a message against hateComment: Ken McCue In January 1995, Manchester United star France international Eric Cantona jumped into the crowd during a game to aim a kick at a fan who had hurled abuse at him while he was walking off the pitch. Twenty-four years later, and in a different sport, Ireland rugby international Simon Zebo refrained from using a flying kick to deal with a spectator who subjected him to racist abuse during a game with his French club Racing 92 in Belfast. Instead, he used the power of social media.
What is the case against mixed-gender schools?Last year was a historic one for women’s rights in Ireland. It was the 100th anniversary of the achievement of women’s suffrage and the election of the first female MP, Constance Markievicz from Sligo. We also saw movement on the Gender Pay Gap legislation and, crucially, the repeal the infamous Eighth Amendment was achieved before the summer.
Get with the programme for Seachtain na Gaeilge across Ireland in 2019The biggest events of the year to celebrate the Irish language are quickly approaching as countries all over the world will take part in Seachtain na Gaeilge from 1-17 March.