Irish Flag
The Irish flag, or in Irish, the ‘Bratach na hÉireann’ is composed of an equal vertical tricolor combination of green near the hoist followed by white and orange. Though, it wasn’t too long ago when the Irish flag officially became…
Category Culture
Explore the richness and diversity of culture through our Culture category. Immerse yourself in the world of arts, music, film, literature and traditions that shape our society with Babylon.
4 Traditional Yule Practices We Still See at Christmas
Christmas is, probably, the most well known holiday around the world in December. Even those who don’t celebrate it know of it. But, a lot of the traditions we see have evolved from older traditions from a midwinter festival known…
“We want the international community to have a voice” DCU’s latest Christmas project
As the holiday season sets in, Dublin City University’s Senior International Officer has embarked on a new venture that he calls a celebration of international cultures. Interviewing the vivacious Colum Cronin, Babylon learns the inspiration behind DCU’s latest Christmas project…
10 amazing spots to experience literary Ireland
Ireland brings us an incredible amount of things to experience: from the countryside’s picturesque landscapes to the wonders of its many monuments, and the great number of historical places to visit. That and the country’s literary tradition combined, make it…
Different ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve around the world
New Year’s Eve is one of those days when we realise how lucky we are to live in such a multicultural world. From eating 12 grapes at midnight with every clock stroke, to burning scarecrows, to having fun with family…
Jim Morrison Top 10: Celebrating the Iconic Doors Front-Man on his Birthday
Jim Morrison was born on December 8th 1943 and died July 3rd 1971. Everything that came between those years created a timeless legend. Best known as the lead singer and front-man of The Doors, he left the kind of enduring…
6 Brilliant Works of Irish Literature You Need to Read
Ireland, despite its small size, is home to scores of world-renowned Irish authors, both classic and contemporary. The Emerald Isle has such a rich, turbulent, and unforgettable history, recorded extensively in its literary canon, that it seems nearly impossible to…
6 Dublin Animal Shelters to Donate to or Adopt From this Holiday Season
As the weather gets colder and things start to slow down, this could be the perfect time to adopt a furry friend. There are animals in need of homes, and homes in need of animals, so why not visit one…
Motivating Songs by the Babylon Radio team
The end of the year can be a tough time: the weather is often cold, the days are shorts and the nights are long. Students are going through exams and many people are still looking for jobs. If most people…