Have you kept your friends back home?
“It’s when you go away that you see who cares about you”. A young girl I know, who moved from France to the USA posted this on Facebook and it caught my attention. When I decided to leave France 13…
Eagles of Death Metal release Paris statement, charity campaign
During last Friday’s terror attacks in Paris, one of the locations affected was the Bataclan, at which the American rock band Eagles of Death Metal were performing. While the band themselves were unharmed, 89 people lost their lives at the…
Upcoming Irish Music: An interview with vibrant Rhythm and Blues band, The Shades.
Dublin live music venue ‘The Grand Social’ has always been an important hub for the promotion of good Irish artists and bands. We at Babylon Radio took a trip down to the venue last Friday evening to catch up with…
9 cultural shocks French people experience when moving to Ireland
A few weeks ago, I came across a conversation on the Facebook French Expat group. Yeah, the same group where French people ask stupid questions, but this time it was very interesting. One of the members was trying to compile…
Multiple Attacks in Paris Killing at least 128
At least 128 people have been killed in multiple attacks in Paris, as well as explosions at the Stade de France. A gunman using an automatic weapon opened fire at the Cambodian restaurant in the capital. There has also been an explosion…
How Powerful Is Your Passport?
A passport from a country with a good relationship with others is a powerful tool, allowing you to travel across borders easily. The ranking displays which passports give you the best mobility, depending on how many countries you can visit…
An Interview with Charlene Carruthers, Black Rights Activist and Director of BYP100
As over 100 human rights defenders gather at Dublin castle this week for the annual Front Line Defenders Dublin platform, we at Babylon Radio interviewed one of the attendees – prominent black rights activist, Charlene Carruthers. Charlene Carruthers has been…
Defending those who Defend: An Interview with Mary Lawlor, founder of Irish Human Rights Organisation ‘Front Line Defenders’
The promotion of human rights requires individuals who are willing to advocate change, highlight mistreatment, and challenge governments. But what happens when it is these individuals whose rights become infringed? Established in the year 2001, Front Line Defenders is an…
Four veggie Halloween recipies
Did you know that Christian tradition recommends not eating meat in All Hollows Eve (the original name for Halloween)? We’ve decided to make it easier for you with these 5 delicious veggie recipies. Enjoy! Halloween pizzas Who doesn’t enjoy a…