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What many people don’t seem to realize about Ireland is that it has been a great contributor to world literature in all its forms. When we talk about famous writers like Oscar Wilde or James Joyce, we don’t immediately think…
Yesterday (April 23) was World Book Day but Babylon is celebrating the entire week! This day is dedicated to promoting reading, publishing and copyrights. Today, people from all over the world celebrate and recognize the scope of books: a link…
Not religious but profound Imagine walking down on your wedding gown to the sound of your favourite childhood music. Imagine wearing a blue dress and walking up to the edge of the Cliffs of Moher. Imagine saying your vows to…
Ireland: The Country of Writers Do you know Meave Binchy? I first heard about Ireland in one of her novels and that was the first time I also discovered an Irish writer. As far as I remember, I was in…
Both English and French literature and artists are known all around the world. On 31th March, the 18th Franco-Irish Festival takes place in Dublin. It celebrates the friendship between France, French-speaking countries and Ireland. The Franco-Irish Committee carefully chose artists…
Bram Stoker’s famous character has inspired thousands of films and stories and the mentioning of the name “Dracula” conjures up images of dark castles in the exotic country of Transylvania. Many people don’t even know that Bram Stoker was an…
The Chester Beatty Library is organising an event called “Storytelling” this Sunday 12th of March. Firstly, you will have the opportunity to listen to Japanese stories while learning about history, culture and legends. Roisin Murphy will accompany you on this…