Many people have an incorrect idea of what it is to be a journalist. Indeed, it is very complicated to define who a journalist is and what they do. The word journalist comes from the French journaliste, derived from jour…
If history is mostly written in books, what better than the arts to reflect life? Movies, TV shows, songs… witnesses of an era, soon to become memories of a way of life. Can you believe it’s been 20 years since…
On January 6, many Christians around the world celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany. It marks the end of the twelve days of Christmastide, and the end of the season. Indeed, Christmas is more than a day for the believers;…
“The GAA was formed in Hayes Hotel in Thurles, Tipperary in 1884, but it’s history goes way beyond that.” This is what a sports fan would tell you. It can be hard to escape sports on games nights in Ireland;…
People often say that the grass is greener in Ireland. It might be a bad pun, but it might also be true. Ireland is a unique place that continues to fascinate and intrigue. It has amazing landscapes, beer, legends, music,…
Around the world, Ireland is famous for its traditional music and dance, but less people know that the country has a long tradition of folk songs. The Irish folk songs tradition is deeply intertwined with the English and Scottish traditions,…
Christmas is such a unique time of year; no matter where we are, it’s hard to escape the craziness. Indeed, even the biggest Grinch could not turn the TV on without stumbling on some Christmas content. However, even for those…
The end of the year can be a tough time: the weather is often cold, the days are shorts and the nights are long. Students are going through exams and many people are still looking for jobs. If most people…
Europe is famous for many things, including affordable education and healthcare, Schengen zone, warm beaches and great ski slopes. But if there is one thing we really do better than anywhere else, it’s the Christmas markets. So here is a…