Inside this summer’s must-see exhibition of the evolution of Dublin’s youth culture
Inside this summer’s must-see exhibition of the evolution of Dublin’s youth culture

Ruth O'Connor

Weekend Guide: 8 of the best events happening around Ireland
Weekend Guide: 8 of the best events happening around Ireland

Sarah Gill

Maeve O’Mahony: ‘Theatre transcends time — it’s always been here and it always will be’
Maeve O’Mahony: ‘Theatre transcends time — it’s always been here and it always will be’

Sarah Gill

If I Knew Then What I Know Now: Business Consultant Anne Marie Graham
If I Knew Then What I Know Now: Business Consultant Anne Marie Graham

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A stylist’s guide to the ultimate summer dress for every occasion
A stylist’s guide to the ultimate summer dress for every occasion

Sinead Keenan

This Castleknock home has been given a warm, laid back update that works for the whole family
This Castleknock home has been given a warm, laid back update that works for the...

Megan Burns

A seafront Skerries home has been given a luxe update with rich colours and hotel-inspired details
A seafront Skerries home has been given a luxe update with rich colours and hotel-inspired...

Megan Burns

Here comes the insane summer juggle
Here comes the insane summer juggle

Dominique McMullan

Nero Notte: ‘Success doesn’t happen overnight. It is a continuous battle’
Nero Notte: ‘Success doesn’t happen overnight. It is a continuous battle’

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Level up your wine and cheese night with these expert recommendations
Level up your wine and cheese night with these expert recommendations

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No country for young people? ‘I don’t want to leave. But I have to’


by Amanda Cassidy
14th Jan 2023

In the midst of the Irish housing crisis, why are we not embracing new solutions to break out from the practices that have contributed to it? Amanda Cassidy speaks to those who say they are being forced to emigrate.

“We need to stop lying to ourselves that people are leaving Ireland for a ‘lifestyle’ and not because they’re out of hope.” These are the words of journalist Brianna Parkins in her recent piece for The Irish Times. The Australian, who immigrated to Ireland four years ago echoed the sentiments of a growing number of people who are speaking about being ‘squeezed’ out of their own country. It’s impossible to put down any any kind of...

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