Young Dubliners 10 years on: 'I remember feeling so lost at that age, not knowing what was going to become of me'

A decade since Daragh Soden's photography series 'Young Dubliners', the project captures the energy of Gen Z in Dublin during a challenging economic time. Soden, armed with a medium-format camera, documented young people's experiences across familiar settings like beaches and local hangouts. As many of these individuals now enter their late 20s, the impact of their formative years during Ireland's Celtic Tiger era and subsequent economic difficulties continues to shape their lives, particularly in contexts like marriage equality and reproductive rights.

"Soden sought out young Dublin teenagers at beaches and bus stops, capturing a vibrant generation born into Celtic Tiger Ireland amid the post-recession climate."

"This series illustrates how Ireland's Gen Z, now in their mid-to-late 20s, navigates life amidst significant societal shifts and challenges."

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