‘Youthquake’ was the word of the year in 2017. It describes any notable and significant change in political or social sphere predominantly spurred on by those under the age of 25, a shift that been felt across many elections, referendums, and movements of late. Over the past few years, the word has come to either […]
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Some day for it, anyway. Vote counts have begun in centres across the country following yesterday’s General Election – and a tumultuous exit poll that saw a three-way tie in popularity. Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and Sinn Féin all received 22 percent of first preference votes in the Ipsos MRBI’s exit poll last night. The […]
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“It was only when I was about eight months pregnant that we found out that when our child was born that only I would be considered a parent and Audrey would be considered a stranger to our child.” Listening to Ranae Von Meding and Audrey Rooney tell their story, you cannot but share the same […]
6 years ago
Given our population distribution, political debate in this country can often feel Dublin-centric. However, it’s rural issues such as the price of beef and access to transport and hospital care that could end up deciding the result of this weekend’s election, and the make up of the next government. Taryn de Vere, a Her contributor […]
6 years ago
Polls open on Saturday, February 8. The ongoing race for seats in the Dáil has been described as the “election of change,” as it has become abundantly clear that a lot of the Irish electorate are very much in the market for a political shift. So, ahead of this month’s General Election, we decided to […]
6 years ago
Come for the makeup, stay for the politics. That’s what MUA Grace O’Connell was hoping would happen when she started discussing the upcoming general election on her Instagram Stories. And it did. The Co. Louth makeup artist is best known for her intricate eye makeup, but lately she’s turned her capabilities and expertise to the intricacies […]
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