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22 hours ago | 
independent.ie | Sarah Burke |Tessa Ndjonkou
With a run of good weather on the cards, now’s the time to make the most of Dublin’s outdoorsWhether you’re looking to grab a coffee with friends, a drink outdoors, or have some food or a picnic while basking in the sunshine, Dublin has no shortage of places that cater to your sun-filled cravings.
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1 week ago | 
independent.ie | Tessa Ndjonkou
Ashley McDonnell (31), who hails from Craughwell, Co Galway, said the country’s first couture fashion week – being held in Dublin from October 6 to 10 – will draw from her experience with French and Irish luxury brands. “I want to make sure that we’re able to bring as much of the public into this experience as possible,” Ms McDonnell said. “We’ll be doing reruns after most of the main shows, which will allow members of the public to buy tickets to come to the shows.
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1 month ago | 
independent.ie | Tessa Ndjonkou
Om Diva boutique announced it was ready to receive mini collections to add to its atelier for the 20th year running. Atelier 27, based on the second floor of the store, will invite ten blossoming designers to present their creations from April 12. These creations will then be sold to the wider public with the goal of launching new creators into the Irish fashion scene.
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1 month ago | 
journoresources.org.uk | Tessa Ndjonkou
March 18, 2025 (Updated March 18, 2025) From debunking plot lines in journalism soaps like The Bold Type to reiterating the importance of community in our industry, Isabella Silvers shows persistence is key for a career in media. An award-winning freelance journalist who writes about all things pop culture and representational politics in the digital age, she also runs the newsletter called Mixed Messages, which focuses on the experiences of mixed-race people in the United Kingdom.
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2 months ago | 
journoresources.org.uk | Tessa Ndjonkou
February 18, 2025 (Updated February 18, 2025) To say Rianna Croxford is a rising star would be an understatement, Her work as investigations correspondent for BBC News — after becoming the broadcaster’s youngest-ever network correspondent at just 25 — has spawned a fully-fledged FBI investigation into sex trafficking at Abercrombie & Fitch, bagged her multiple prestigious journalism awards, and a place on Forbes’ coveted 30 Under 30.
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Feb 14, 2025 | 
independent.ie | Tessa Ndjonkou
Speaking at the maritime preservation and security conference Sea Tech Week, held in Brest, France, Associate Professor at Limerick University Gerard Dooly said: “I think it's widely accepted we're not going to hit the 2030 commitments.”The current Climate Action Plan in the Republic of Ireland set a target of 9GW on onshore wind by 2030. “We committed to specific targets in terms of gigawatts for Ireland from 2030 and also 2050,” Mr Dooly told the Irish Independent.
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Feb 2, 2025 | 
independent.ie | Tessa Ndjonkou
The delivery driver, born and raised in Dundalk, Co Louth, was faced with a life-changing diagnosis in September 2022: he had a 5cm tumour in his lung that doctors initially deemed “inoperable”. Despite the severity of his condition, Mr Copas said he came to terms with his situation “right away”. “My doctor didn’t hold anything back and said, ‘Let me call a spade and spade. I’m calling you today to let you know that you have cancer’. “He knocked me back and I knocked him back.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
independent.ie | Tessa Ndjonkou
‘Is this The Alps or Laois?’ People have been sharing stunning pictures of Ireland in the snowWe searched social media for the best snow pictures from around the country Irina Gorcea, and her kitten, Kiki enjoy the snow in Slievethoul, County Dublin. Picture Credit: Damien EagersThere will be no escape from the glacial hands of the cold snap in the coming days. Temperatures are expected to plummet to -8C in some counties, with fog reducing visibility and ice causing dangerous underfoot conditions.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
independent.ie | Tessa Ndjonkou
The research, carried out by Censuswide in November 2024 and involving 1,001 consumers across Ireland revealed that people from Carlow (€780), Kildare (€692), and Meath (€674) expect to spend the most on Christmas this year. According to the study, the average person spends €525 on Christmas gifts with almost half (46pc) of Irish consumers preferring to send money to family and friends so they wouldn’t have to buy gifts this Christmas.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
independent.ie | Tessa Ndjonkou
The 28-year old was speaking to singer and actress Ariana Grande during Variety’s Actors on Actors segment following the release of the long-awaited Gladiator sequel. The movie, which shares a release date with the Wicked adaptation starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, has received positive reviews from critics and made over $370 million at the box-office. “I have this theory: My parents met on stage doing Pirates of Penzance,” Mescal said.
