Learning Gaeilge : an unexpected journey
Last week, I decided to start learning Gaeilge on my own. I figured that the lockdown was a great occasion to start. Gaeilge is an important part of the Irish culture, so I was curious about it and I felt…
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Wild Tibetan Monks release Guitar-Driven Single, Cartoons
Sean (bass, vocals), Ringo (guitar) and Liam (drums) are the members of Wild Tibetan Monks (WTM), a three-piece Dublin-based alternative-rock band. After releasing their debut single Liam five months ago, they are back to delight us with this guitar-driven single,…
Dia de Muertos: A Celebration of Culture, History, and Family
Dia de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is an annually celebrated Mexican holiday that begins on November 1st and ends the following day. It is a lively and vibrant celebration that honours both life and death. It is a…
How Halloween went from an Irish background to an American holiday
Halloween is a much loved and treasured holiday across the world, but how did this ancient celebration come to be the holiday we know and love? Ghosts and ghouls, sweets and treats, everything we know Halloween to be has a…
“Extinct” or “Endangered”, The Evolution Of Global Languages
Extinct languages or Endangered languages, how have we come this far of spoken and written global languages. We live in a world where speaking is one of the autonomous laws. We have the right to speech. The place we…
13 Film and TV Adaptations That Are As Good As The Book
Sometimes, the movies just get it right. Although you’ll likely have a preference, often depending on which adaptation you view first, the following list are film and movie adaptations that are as good as the book. They do the book…
9 Powerful Songs about Immigration
Immigration, be it voluntary or forced, is always a contentious issue. The majority of people will have discussed it, many of us at length and the disparity between opinions can span the width of a continent. From this discourse, creative…
International Literature Festival Dublin 2020: All you need to know
The International Literature Festival Dublin (ILFD) is an event, which began in 1998, held annually during the spring. This year, due to the global pandemic situation, the organizers have decided to postpone it until autumn. The 2020 Edition Specifically, it…
10 Excellent TV Shows That Teach You (almost) Everything You Need to Know About Life in Ireland
Everything you need to know about life in Ireland can be learned by watching a handful of select television shows, (not really, but it makes for a nice list). If you’re a new arrival, if you’ve been here for years…