Rami Zahra is a Syrian refugee journalist who has settled in Ireland. His son, Joud, was the first Syrian refugee baby born in Northern Ireland. Along with his wife Shireen, Rami was forced to flee the war-torn middle-eastern country after…
Welcome back to the series of “Martello Towers in Ireland”. Have you read the first feature of the series which is about the famous James Joyce Tower and Museum? What about the second feature which talks about the enchanting Irish…
Many people think of Irish music as traditional only: country style music with an orchestra of traditional instruments, mostly singing rebel songs. The truth couldn’t be further away, however. Over the last 50 years, music in Ireland has had an…
Irish literature offers a profound legacy and many novelties in the word literary landscape. Ireland is the birthplace of many Oscar winners. Ireland’s enormous culture is proud of the great artists who have managed to achieve resounding success around the…
Theatre does something that no other medium can do. While a good film can draw you in, a play can create a physical world right in front of you. In some cases, they make you a part of the show.…
One-third of summer 2020 has almost gone unnoticed due to COVID-19. Now you’re probably wondering if there is a way to feel the summer vibe in the following two months. Some restrictions will be lifted soon, so the question arises:…
From unforgettable school tours to the almost over-joyed level of excitement when a non-uniform day came around, Irish primary school life was and no-doubt still is quite eventful. Words that I would typically associate with primary school life in Ireland…
Ireland became a major filming location in recent years but has a long, rich history of cinema. Among many reasons, movies stick around because of their relevance, their accuracy and their ability to tap into the hearts and minds of…
Linda Ervine’s interview video at the bottom of the article I first met Linda Ervine, a proud Unionist and Protestant from East Belfast, a few years ago in Gweedore, County Donegal. We were attending an intensive, residential one-week Gaeilge or…