Belfast and Northern Ireland have been bustling hubs for exciting music and bands for decades. From Van Morrison to Snow Patrol to Two Door Cinema Club, many have broken out of the local scene to receive international attention and acclaim. …
Some people think video games are a waste of time, but others can spend hours in the virtual worlds. Are video games good or bad? There’s no definite answer, but it’s known for sure that video games change the way…
During times of uncertainty, it is important to keep a balanced and healthy diet to help with mental health and overall mood. This is more relevant than ever with the current pandemic that we are facing. Due to restrictions and…
The VHI Women’s Mini Marathon is an annual charity race that usually takes place during the June Bank Holiday Monday. Of course, this year the event was delayed and then eventually cancelled for that date. The event has been moved…
An Irish Author for Everyone I always feel a huge sense of pride when I pick up a book by an Irish author. Our island may be small, but there is an abundance of fantastic authors out there creating enthralling…
“Raised on songs and stories, heroes of renown. The passing tales of glory, that once was Dublin town.” Dublin has always been a hotbed of artists, writers, critics, thinkers, and indeed drinkers. From James Joyce to Imelda May, from…
A Monthly Craze or the New Normal? Have you ever returned from a shopping spree only to feel deflated as soon as you’ve stamped in your PIN? Do you ever get a sense of regret the second you’ve clicked pay…
The Social Dilemma originally came out in January 2020 but made it on to the Irish charts last weekend on Netflix. The whole premise of the 90-minute documentary is based on ex-employees recounting their ethical concerns of powerful companies such…
For the foreseeable future, masks are going to be an essential part of our daily lives. They’ve extended the mental checklist we run through as we head outdoors. Phone, wallet, keys… Mask? By now, you’ve probably noticed how quickly a…