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Motley's Favourite Love Songs: A Mixtape
1. “Something” written by George Harrison, performed by The Beatles, from Abbey Road, 1969. Written for George Harrison’s then wife,...
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Feb 197 min read


For Your Viewing Pleasure: The Reality of Exploitation in the Porn Industry
By Deputy Current Affairs Editor Kate O Hanlon The porn industry, it seems, is entirely invulnerable to criticism. Cancel culture has...
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Feb 194 min read


Chasing the Daze
By Features and Opinions Editor Cian Walsh Dating is perhaps the least pleasurable experience that I could have written about for this...
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Feb 133 min read


The Pleasure of Collecting Physical Media
By Darren Keogh Records/CD’s/Cassette tapes: Collecting music in physical format is more than just a hobby, it is a journey that...
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Feb 135 min read


2024 and the Lesbian Pop Renaissance
By Julie Cukier “I could eat that girl for lunch, yeah she dances on my tongue, tastes like she might be the one,” Billie Eilish sings on...
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Feb 133 min read


How Does Amsterdam Feel About Being Sin City?
By Staff Writer Lia Daskalopoulos Amsterdam is a city heavily associated with sin, lust and pleasure. Due to its rather liberal laws and...
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Feb 114 min read


Who Really Pays for Pleasure: A Look at Irelands Sex Laws
By Deputy Editor In Chief Tiernán B. Ó Ruairc In 1999 Sweden adopted a set of laws, which would later become known as the Nordic Model,...
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Feb 114 min read


A Eulogy For Director David Lynch and My Own Personal Connection to His Films
By Fashion Editor Stephen O Brien David Lynch was my primary school classmate, though this David Lynch was Irish, dark-haired, and a...
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Feb 115 min read


No More Pleasure in Vampires : How Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu, Removes the Romanticised Version of Vampires and Creates a Scary Villain
By Editor in Cheif Lisa Ahern The brooding, sparkling love interest which our teenage hearts throbbed over is often our initial...
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Feb 105 min read


Sexy Drill: A Beginner’s Guide
By Leo Troy Drill music is one of the most versatile genres within rap, from its explosive beginnings in Chicago by the likes of Chief...
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Feb 103 min read


Pleasure Editorial
From The Editor’s Corner Small pleasures in life are a necessity for us to get by, day by day. These are what make us human. There is...
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Feb 103 min read


Save Our Sand Dunes: One group's mission to preserve Tramore's natural heritage
By Sarah Elizabeth O’Connor When it comes to heritage, Ireland is far from lacking. With traditional music, fairy forts and folklore...
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Dec 13, 20243 min read


The Nanny and The Unbearable Weight of Generational Trauma
By Dante Kunc I am 6 and sat in front of the TV with my mum. We are watching my favourite show, The Nanny, and Fran Fine says something...
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Dec 13, 20243 min read


Fontaines DC’s Musical Heritage
By Deputy Entertainment Editor Darren keogh Fontaines D.C., the critically acclaimed Irish post-punk band, draws heavily from a rich...
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Dec 13, 20245 min read


Not Defined by Origin
By Features and Opinion’s Editor Cian Walsh “I never held any animosity towards the situation.” Those were the words uttered by the...
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Dec 13, 20245 min read


How Does Heritage Affect Us
By Adam Murphy When we talk about heritage, we talk about how important it is, how it lets you feel connected to your past and to people...
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Dec 13, 20244 min read


Dolores O’Riordan: A Fashion Icon to Remember
By Sinead Sheridan A thunder of cheers rippled throughout the crowd as the very familiar opening of ‘Dreams’ blasted from the stage. The...
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Dec 13, 20243 min read


Claddagh Rings: A Brief History of The Irish Accessory
By Stephen O'Brien The Claddagh ring; born from the ‘ Fede ring’ (faith) family that dates back to Ancient Rome, the Claddagh ring is...
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Dec 13, 20243 min read


Heritage Tourism
By Lia Daskalopoulos “What are you doing here? Go to Mykonos, have a cocktail and take some selfies for Instagram. Don’t come here, and...
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Dec 13, 20243 min read


Exploring Cultural Heritage
By Luca Oakman To explore some of the vast cultural heritage that is a part of the UCC community, I interviewed four students from across...
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Dec 13, 20247 min read
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