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Exploring the ideas and shared interests that shape Northern Irish life beyond politics, including through sport, music, careers, fitness and art

Don’t Want To Resist You: Valentine’s Day After #MeToo

Alina UtrataFebruary 14, 2018

Today is Valentine’s Day, a day every year that encourages couples to plan particularly romantic dates; prompts single individuals to celebrate and bemoan their... Read More...

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A review of ‘Derry Girls’ by a Derry Girl: Episode 5

Laura McFaddenFebruary 8, 2018

Since we’re mere hours away from the final episode of Derry Girls Season One (fingers crossed they wise up and give Season Two a longer run) let’s chat about th... Read More...

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8 things combat sports taught me

Sam AllenFebruary 3, 2018

I’ve been involved in combat sports for roughly 12 years, training in the disciplines of boxing, kickboxing, jiu-jitsu, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Not only have I... Read More...

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Northern Review: ‘Why Kids Kill: Inside the Minds of School Shooters’

Sam AllenFebruary 1, 2018

School shootings receive extensive media coverage when they occur yet these types of crimes are still largely misunderstood. Moreover, the way the media covers ... Read More...

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A game of 3 halves

Caolán ConroyJanuary 26, 2018

Every Friday, Caolán Conroy provides his take on sporting developments across the UK and Ireland, and shares his predictions for match-ups ahead. This week he r... Read More...

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‘The Post’ tells a timeless story

Steve McGookinJanuary 21, 2018

In the First Amendment the Founding Fathers gave the free press the protection it must have to fulfill its essential role in our democracy. The press was to ser... Read More...

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