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“When you’re a minority, you know what it feels like to be a minority. And the majority will always see you that way. Somewhere like (The George) changes that. It gives us the space that we need to be the majority.” That’s what Declan…

I had to laugh when I saw that #hungoverforequality was trending on twitter in the days after, more accurately the morning after, the success of the Yes campaign. As the global media cast its all seeing eye over Ireland, the Irish were well…

It’s been over two years since I waved farewell to my good friend, Dean, as he embarked upon a great adventure. What was originally supposed to be a six-month cycle to India, turned into a two-year trek around the world that is continuing…

After preparing himself for a week of hell to raise money for the Capuchin Day Centre for Homeless People, Headstuff's Michael McLaughlin found that his seven day fast wasn't as difficult as he thought it would be. This leads to an…

Civil partnerships came into existence in Ireland in 2010 under the 'Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act'. The first civil partnership was registered on 7th February 2011, five months later a survey…

One of the sweetest things about a bank holiday is that not only do you get an extra day of taking your blanket down to the couch and watching cartoons all morning but also, when you do eventually get back to work, it will only be four days…

Terry McFadden looks at the upcoming marriage equality referendum from an anthropological point of view to make a case for a more nuanced understanding of same-sex marriage. He examines different forms of marriage around the world to argue…

In the wake of another aircraft malfunction taking place yesterday, recent figures reveal that the rate of aircraft accidents is actually at a historical low. This morning we woke up to the news of yet another aviation disaster. In the…

As Irish Water begins to send out the first round of water bills, protests continue, fresh controversy hounds the utility company and the debate over non-payment rages on. Although the country is divided on its opinion of water charges;…

Senator David Norris has been an independent member of the Oireachtas since 1987. He is known for being a passionate gay and civil rights activist. He is almost solely responsible for the decriminalisation of homosexuality in Ireland, which…