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The Dark Shadow Of Big Tech

Ronan Quinn February 11, 2021

The right to free speech is a notion that people in the United States hold dear to their hearts and one which is enshrined in their over two hundred year

Who We Are?

Miriam Mulcahy February 9, 2021

Shoshi Israeli Choreographer, dancer, and all round fixer, Shoshi Israeli, knows all about breaking down borders. A passionate member of the What About Us team, Shoshi brings all her contacts

A magical Night, very touching

Stephen Byrne January 27, 2021

“A magical night, very touching”, the words of Shoshi Israeli one of the What About Us Founders and a driving force behind the creative team. Shoshi was the organizer of

Plenty of hope, optimism, and progress from the What About Us Team

Stephen Byrne January 25, 2021

The New Year always bring hope and optimism, that the coming year will be better than the last. Yet as I put pen to paper the COVID-19 challenges of 2020

Could this be the end of Mink farming?

Ronan Quinn December 13, 2020

The latest victims of the Covid 19 pandemic are innocent animals, Mink in Denmark. Scientists recently discovered a mutated form of the virus in Mink on several farms. Prime Minister

Reasons to understand why Ethiopia is “on the brink of Civil War’’

Greta Spreafico December 9, 2020

From Peace to War: what is going on in Ethiopia? On November 4th, 2020 while the world was waiting for the results of the race to the White House, the

The Two Sides of Dams

Ailbhe Carney December 2, 2020

Are dams a good or bad idea? Dams continue to be built in areas of Asia, Africa and South America. Yet, they are being torn down in other parts of

What Are Climate Migrants & Why Should We Care?

Bronagh Loughlin November 30, 2020

Climate change has already displaced thousands of individuals. It is no surprise that the coming decades could see a vast increase in the number of people who are forced out

The Jerusalem Youth Chorus –A New Generation of Voices Being Heard

Mika November 26, 2020

‘This is the year, this is the fight, this is where were going to find the light, this is the time this is the way, this is when we’ll stop

An unlucky lockdown for some

Ronan Quinn November 11, 2020

Women’s Aid have reacted to a 43% increase in phone calls from women who have found themselves stuck in the same home as an abuser

Recycled plastic bricks

Ailbhe Carney November 6, 2020

What are ecobricks? Have you ever heard of ecobricks? I hadn’t until I was listening to the Climate Queens podcast in the episode ‘Good news only’. I would highly recommend

A possible holy see change

Ronan Quinn November 4, 2020

For a long time, people of the Catholic faith have been looking towards the Vatican and the incumbent Pontiff any time they have needed peace of mind and solace, and

Mauritius Oil Spill

Mika October 30, 2020

The Reef Mauritius lies in the Indian Ocean about 500 miles off the East coast of Madagascar. It is volcanic in origin and is almost completely surrounded by beautiful coral

The Harmful Ingredients in our Every Day Products

Bronagh Loughlin October 28, 2020

Parabens, petrolatum, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) & Coal Tar are common harmful ingredients added to our everyday products.

Rapping for a better future

Ronan Quinn October 23, 2020

A new face for the music industry It is not often that the music industry can chart the progress of a young prodigy from the stages of his singing outside

Ripplezoo volunteers walked in aid of Cameroon

Finola Harrington October 22, 2020

Report on Ripplezoo walk from Arklow to Greystones on Saturday September 12th 2020 Itinerary 8am Meet up in Arklow Bay Hotel carpark. 10.30am Bay Café in Brittas – a feast of

The Green, Green fields of home

Ronan Quinn October 22, 2020

Not every migrant who makes it over the treacherous waters of the Mediterranean Sea in the search for a better life for him and his family, actually finds peace for

Torn between a rock and hard place

Ronan Quinn October 20, 2020

Syrian refugees try the hard balancing act of trying to survive amidst the civil war stricken country and worrying about Covid-19.

How Ethical is the Chocolate Industry?

Bronagh Loughlin October 7, 2020

There’s a dark side beyond your favourite chocolate, child slavery. Children are forced to work for 12 hours in cruel conditions and danger..

Give Bats a Chance

James Nolan October 5, 2020

Bats hold so much importance for our lives through insect pest predation, pollination, and the potential for immortality!

Out of the frying pan and into the fire

Ronan Quinn September 30, 2020

Migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea in search of an improved way of life for themselves and their loved ones now are fighting the reception of the local population which

Music has the power to Unify People, Spark Change, Inspire Peace, End Wars

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