Galleries are open again: These are the exhibitions you can view in Cork, Munster and Dublin
Highlights include the Zurich Portrait Prize at the Crawford, and a selection of new acquisitions at IMMA Crawford Art Gallery, Cork.
Mike McGrath Bryan Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place, Cork Zurich Portrait Prize: The second year the shortlisted entries for the prestigious prize have been available to see in the Cork gallery. You ll also be amazed at the standard in the Junior section of the prize. For Those That Tell No Tales: Photographs by Dara McGrath in which he has revisited the sites of killings in Cork during the War of Independence. Each picture is accompanied by a text explaining the context of the violent death that took place there.
Why a non-Muslim like me observes Ramadan Ruth Medjber
7 min read Ramadan feels familiar. I’ve grown up with it. In my family home it’s as normal as Christmas and it has always made sense for me to do both
Growing up with two strong parents is great; they each impart their own wisdom and experiences. When those parents are from different backgrounds, cultures, countries even, that’s when things get really interesting. My dad is Muslim and my mam is Catholic. Me, I’m an atheist.
As I was born and raised in Dublin, it seemed very natural and convenient that we celebrate Christmas and Easter and everything in between. I went to a Catholic school but mainly because there wasn’t any other choice at the time.
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The Journal brings you all the news you need to know as you start the day.
1. #HOUSING: Fianna Fáil TDs and senators have said the party needs a “radical” plan to solve the issue of housing or they believe it will face political annihilation.
2. #COVID-19: India has reported another record daily rise in cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of new cases in the country this week to 1.6 million.
3. #HARTLEPOOL: The UK’s Labour party has lost the by-election in the town of Hartlepool to the Conservatives, a constituency it previously held for almost 50 years.
4. #SEX TRAFFICKING: Human trafficking to Ireland for the purpose of sexual exploitation proved to be “resilient” during the Covid-19 pandemic, the country’s rapporteur will tell EU officials today.
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Over 1,000 people with status to remain are stuck in Direct Provision as they can t find other housing
Eoin Ó Broin says these people should be included in the government’s homelessness figures. By Órla Ryan Friday 7 May 2021, 6:00 AM 8 hours ago 9,928 Views 0 Comments
Sinn Féin s housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin (file photo)
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MORE THAN 1,000 asylum seekers who have been granted permission to remain in Ireland are still living in Direct Provision centres because they can’t access other accommodation.
As of the end of March, 730 adults and 309 children who have been granted leave-to-remain status resided in DP centres around the country.
Without a Rent-to-Own Agreement, tenants/buyers and landlords/sellers would be left with fewer options. The landlord might not follow through on his or