10 Iconic Movies Turning 20 in 2021
If history is mostly written in books, what better than the arts to reflect life? Movies, TV shows, songs… witnesses of an era, soon to become memories of a way of life. Can you believe it’s been 20 years since…
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Countess, Rebel, Hero: 10 times Countess Markievicz changed history
Constance Gore Booth, later known as Countess Markievicz or simply Madame, was certainly cut from different cloth. Born a member of the Anglo-Irish aristocracy in 1868, the Countess would die penniless in a charity house after giving her wealth away…
The A to Z of Life in Ireland
Life in Ireland is complex. We are a unique people, with unique traditions, characteristics, culture and foibles. In this list, I explore the critical aspects of life in Ireland that everyone should know, whether they’re just thinking about moving here…
5 lesser known music genres to dive into in 2021
Unconsciously separating artists and songs into different genres has been a constant within the music industry since its formative years; by having a favourite music genre, music lovers are able to explore and collect new songs to enjoy with ease.…
Exciting album releases to look out for in 2021
After the coronavirus pandemic halted new music releases last year, this year is set to see a massive range of newly released music from some of the world’s top artists. In this article we have picked some of the most…
Braille literature: a human right at the price of gold
Braille allows blind people to read and write autonomously, but due to its price and poor variety, access to books and literature is highly limited. This makes it very difficult to approach culture and have a decent education, and further…
10 Top Movie Soundtracks: Escaping the Lockdown Blues One Film at a Time
The music in a movie tells us when to be extra suspicious of that dodgy-looking character hanging around the princess or to be panicked that the surfer dude is about to be Jaws’ entrée. A great soundtrack, be it a…
David Bowie: 15 great songs you might not know
With his influence stretching from music, to film, to fashion, David Bowie is considered among the greatest and most groundbreaking artists and musicians of all time. However, despite being best known for songs such as “Let’s Dance”, “Space Oddity”, and…
Cosplay: Breathing life into Art
Recently I’ve had the opportunity to be brought into a world where fictional characters come to life in the form of Cosplay. My guide was a bubbly Canadian girl with vivid bright green hair, echoing her interesting and vibrant personality,…