10 hidden places in Ireland
While many are satisfied with a visit to the capital and surrounding areas, finding your favourite hidden places in Ireland can be as simple as stepping off the beaten track. Here we look at just a few of these hidden…
Irish Government Services: A Comprehensive Guide
It is a difficult feat to make sense of all Irish government services, whether you have just arrived on the shore or you have been living on the island for quite some time. This is a comprehensive guide that explains…
The landscape of live music during Covid-19
The Arts have always been the thing we turn to when the mind needs an escape. Whether it’s music, tv, books or films, we need the Arts more than ever during this pandemic. However the creative industries are going to suffer…
“Martello Towers in Ireland” PART II : Ye Olde Hurdy-Gurdy Museum of Vintage Radio
Welcome back to the series of “Martello Towers in Ireland”! Did you miss out on the first feature of the series, which is about the James Joyce Tower and Museum? If so, you can take a look here. The Martello…
#icantbreathe: Race Relations in Ireland
Sumi Nadarajah shares her perspectives on racial issues in Ireland in relation to the BlackLivesMatter movement in her opinion piece. 2020 has seen COVID-19 causing global chaos. Economies crippled in a matter of weeks, families torn apart by travel restrictions,…
The slow but steady return of Gaeilge in Ireland
Honesty: who wants it? Hands up! Okay, okay! A little secret: the truth is that, these days, almost every Irish person will scoff at the common “do you speak or know any Irish” question. Quite sad really when you think…
Ireland celebrates its Pride
Fabulous costumes, rainbow-themed accessories and a festive crowd, pride festivals are spectacular and brazenly entertaining. Dubliners raise their voices and show their colourful side during one of the best LGBTQ festivals in Ireland, only this time virtually. Usually, the city…
Bloomsday – Celebrating Joyce’s Ulysses
Have you ever heard of Bloomsday? Pub crawling, costume reading and various other activities that dramatise one of world’s most revered novels, the celebration is both unique and interesting. Read the article and learn everything you need to know about…
William Porterfield: The star of Irish cricket
William Porterfield is a legend of Irish cricket. Not only because of his personal achievements, but also for his service to the nation. He was the longest serving captain of the Irish cricket team. Not only that, he was the…