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My Career: Activist and comedian Diane O’Connor

Diane O'Connor is a stand-up and improv comedian from Dublin. Just after performing her new one-woman show, The…

By Diane O'Connor

EDITORIAL

‘My school doesn’t want me to attend today’s climate action strikes. Here’s why I’m going anyway’

Millions will take to the streets today for the largest climate protest in history. Hundreds of thousands of…

By Amanda Cassidy

cartoon

EDITORIAL

Cartoon activists: Meet some of Ireland’s best

When most people hear the word 'activist' they think of an individual who leads marches, makes posters, knocks…

By Ciara O'Loughlin

repeal

EDITORIAL

One year since Repeal: Eight ways to channel your activism

On May 25, 2018, the people of Ireland voted to repeal the eighth amendment; granting constitutional body autonomy…

By IMAGE

Lyra McKee

EDITORIAL

‘A remarkable human being’: Hundreds gather at vigil for Lyra McKee

A vigil in Dublin city centre was held to commemorate the life of Lyra McKee who was killed…

By Jennifer McShane

EDITORIAL

Lyra McKee: The ceasefire baby whose life ended with a single bullet

Tributes are being paid to journalist Lyra McKee who was killed last night during riots in Derry. The…

By Amanda Cassidy

EDITORIAL

15-year-old activist tells UN climate negotiators that they are ‘not mature enough’

A 15-year-old Swedish activist has told UN climate negotiators at the United Nations COP24 conference that they are "not…

By Edaein OConnell

EDITORIAL

Irish activist Sinéad Burke named as one of Vogue’s most influential women

Author and campaigner Sinéad Burke has been featured in British Vogue's list of 25 women shaping 2018, to…

By Erin Lindsay