Irish Independent • 19th October 2022

K9 Global Rescue volunteers put their lives on the line to save pets in Ukraine

Stopped at a hypermarket between Kharkiv and Kyiv, the K9 Global Rescue team rest on the road to Warsaw after six months of increasing attacks by Russian forces as they supply humanitarian and animal aid.

Irish Independent • 14th August 2023

‘In both roles you are performing on a daily basis’ – meet the drag queen who is also a flight attendant

As tens of thousands of Irish people jet off on their summer holidays, they might catch Craig Fitzgerald serving drinks as they glide across the Atlantic. But the flight attendant leads a double life, and you might catch her in a towering green headdress and coat as the drag queen known as Avril Nitrate.

Irish Independent • 4th October 2022

‘We raided Penneys for costumes for our low-budget IRA film'

With no state funding to back his dream film project, director Luke Hanlon had to turn thrifty to ensure the success of The Troubles, A Dublin Story

EU-Startups • 5th March 2025

Europe’s DeepTech Industry misses out on €198.8 billion due to gender disparities | EU-Startups

According to the newly released GENDEX index, funded by the European Innovation Council (EIC), gender disparities in DeepTech have led to a staggering €198.8 billion in lost value over the past decade.
Tanya Suarez, Chair at GENDEX, said: “If investors and pol...

Galway Pulse • 1st April 2022

Trucks to Ukraine - Galwegians doing their part

Starting in the parking lot of Galway’s own Polish shop Smakoteka, this volunteer-run organisation has sent four shipments of medicine, food and clothing to Poland and Ukraine, all funded by donations from the people of Galway.

EU-Startups • 10th March 2025

70% say Europe’s FinTech edge is fading—Can the sector fight back? | EU-Startups

The European FinTech sector continues to navigate a complex economic and political landscape, balancing regulatory hurdles, funding challenges, and global competition – at a time when self-reliance and talent retention are more critical than ever.

Irish Independent • 25th November 2022

Families greet Irish troops returning from Lebanon at Dublin Airport

The personnel from the UN Interim Force in Lebanon were returning after a six-month deploymentStuart Osbourne was thrilled to see his daughter Charleigh (2) and son Bobby (6) waiting for him at Dublin Airport. Tears and laughter filled Dublin Airport’s arrivals hall as families and friends welcomed home Irish troops after a six-month deployment in Lebanon.

Irish Independent • 5th July 2022

A day in the life of an Irish MEP: What goes on inside European Parliament

The inner workings of the political machine in Brussels continues to be a mystery to the Irish citizen. Many do not know who their MEP is or how EU legislation sets the national standard.

EU-Startups • 14th January 2025

How global technology leaders meddle with EU policy

The line between technology and politics is becoming increasingly blurred, with tech founders stepping into the political arena as both influencers and agitators.
In the European Union, the sway of these ‘Technocrats’ is drawing growing attention, as their financial power, technological clout, and vast platforms are used to shape policy and public opinion.

Irish Independent • 19th July 2022

Irish abroad share stories of coping with heatwaves in Europe

Wildfires continue to ravage the continent as scientists point the finger of blame at climate change, Irish people living abroad have described feeling like prisoners in their own homes as the heat has become unbearable across Europe. While Ireland faced rare scorching temperatures of 33C in places this week, such stifling heat has become the norm on Europe’s mainland as well as the south of England.

Irish Independent • 11th October 2022

Nursing home workers still waiting for €1,000 pandemic bonus

DublinTaoiseach Micheál Martin has said he is disappointed that many workers in the health and care sectors have yet to receive their €1,000 Covid frontline payment.His comments came as nursing home staff gathered at the Department of Health in Dublin today to demand the Government fulfil its promise.

EU-Startups • 10th February 2025

Europe’s AI push: €150 billion pledge to supercharge European AI startups

As the 2025 two-day AI Action Summit unfolds in Paris, a major push to position Europe as a global leader in AI is taking shape. The EU AI Champions Initiative, spearheaded by the global investment and transformation company General Catalyst, has issued a call to action urging simplified AI regulation, increased investment in infrastructure, and a public awareness campaign to boost trust in the technology.

Irish Independent • 21st June 2022

Vendors count the cost as reopening of historic market delayed until 2024

It used to be a hive of activity but delays to the refurbishment of the historic Mary’s Lane Market in the heart of Dublin city centre mean it has turned it into a derelict eyesore leaving vendors frustrated.

Irish Independent • 1st November 2022

Solar panels, beehives and pigs named Elvis and Borris

The Factory is using pigs, bees, barn owls and an old print machine in ambitious projectAn Offaly family printers is using solar power, beehives, a 100-year-old printer, and a pig named Elvis to reach their self-sustainable goals and inspire others – or fail trying.

Irish Independent • 20th July 2022

Meet the team keeping GAA ‘cathedral’ pitch perfect for All-Ireland football final

From the Sam Maguire’s pre-final tour to looking after resident falcons and ravens, there’s more to running hallowed stadium than meets the eyeCroke Park has hosted some of the most nail-biting moments in Irish sport, and was the also the site of a bloody massacre.

Irish Independent • 7th July 2022

‘We are a great warrior nation and this taps into it’ – Man aiming to resurrect ancient art of stick fighting

A former prison officer from Co Leitrim has vowed to resurrect the almost forgotten Irish practice of stick fighting.

Irish Independent • 14th September 2022

Motor neurone disease a massive burden - only one nurse per 100 patients

Ms Cawley is one of only four outreach nurses covering more than 410 people living with MND in Ireland – that is 103 patients and seven counties per nurse.

Irish Independent • 27th August 2022

The Irish TikTok influencers who enjoy huge profile among Generation Z teens

The Irish Independent spoke with three Irish TikTokers about their lifestyle, content and what it is like being an influencer on one of the world’s fastest-growing digital platforms.

Irish Independent • 22nd June 2022

Man walks length of Ireland to raise money for cancer charity

A 69-year-old man has hit the road to raise money for a cancer charity as he walks the length of Ireland.Stewart Barbour from Belfast is currently halfway through his more than 600km trek, travelling from the most southerly point to the most northerly in an effort to raise money for charity Cancer Focus.