10 Most Exciting New Irish Artists
These emerging Irish artists have added some colour to the music scene these past five years
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Litter Levels In Ireland Worst in 10 Years
Ireland has a reputation for rolling green hills and stunning landscapes- but according to the Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) association its towns and cities need to shape up. The organisation has recently released the findings of their latest litter…
5 Most Haunted Places in Ireland
Ireland is often stereotyped as a land full of rainbows and fairies, but for every delightful folktale there is an equally dark legend lurking. Here we take a look at some of the island’s darkest offerings with these five haunted…
What’s Behind the Mica Protests in Dublin?
If the phrase “Mica redress” had not yet come your way this year, then you will have likely heard all about it by now after a demonstration was held in the nation’s capital last Friday, the 9th of October. It…
10 Best ‘Distinctly’ Irish TV Shows
When former British Media Minister John Whittingdale included popular comedy Derry Girls in his list of ‘distinctly British’ TV shows there was much eye-brow raising from both the cast and crew, and the general Irish public. Taking inspiration from Mr…
Are We Headed for a Cash Free Ireland?
Ever since the coronavirus hit, there has been a worldwide surge in card and contactless payment methods. This was partly due to (now disproven) worries that exchanging cash hand-to-hand would spread the illness, and partly because of the amount of…
10 Best Dates For the Next Irish Bank Holiday
On the 29th of September Fine Gael tweeted a link to a new poll on their website, asking people to weigh in on a possible date for a new Irish Bank Holiday. One suggestion promoted by the party was a…
Beginner’s Guide to Finding the Best Healthcare in Ireland
Making the choice to relocate abroad, be it long-term or short-term, brings with it a lot of logistical planning. A pretty much universal top priority is ensuring that your health will be taken care of in your new home and…
Robert Emmet: Ireland’s most Romantic Rebel
Although it can now celebrate almost a century of independence, Ireland is a country with a bit of a reputation for failed rebellions. Even the famed 1916 Easter Rising could technically be considered a failure, given that most of its…