Europe’s borders seem to be constantly in the headlines. Unfortunately, these headlines bring with them harrowing stories of human survival. The latest story that has been developing at Europe’s frontier is situated on the border of Poland (the EU) and…
I think it is safe to say that the majority of people are aware of the presence of domestic abuse in society. It is an ongoing societal problem that knows no borders or class. Domestic abuse seems to differentiate from…
It’s official, Christmas and its surrounding festivities have arrived. This time of year consistently evokes an expectation of a magical white winter wonderland. Unfortunately, Ireland’s climate doesn’t always make this a reality. Luckily, we are only a short flight away…
Have you ever wondered how Ireland’s unemployment benefits compare to our EU counterparts? Are we over- or under-performing in this area? Throughout 2021, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) have been pressuring politicians to reevaluate our current “inadequate” unemployment…
Anyone for a 2022 American road trip? After 20 months of being shut to tourists, the USA is back open for business. Many of us have been anchored to Ireland for the past two years, and for those of us…
Brexit and The Protocol There has been an abundance of dialogue in the media recently about Article 16, and the UK’s threat to trigger it. Before I dive into Article 16, and the significance it has for our island, let…
If you have been following any news outlet over the past couple of weeks you would have been made aware of the COP 26 Climate Change Conference in Glasgow. Although you may have gathered the general gist of what it…
Around two million Irish people migrated to Britain and America during the Great Famine (1841-1850). Our ancestors sought refuge in foreign lands because, for many of them, staying in Ireland meant death. Present-day, the circumstances for Irish people have changed…