4 fantastic day trips on a rainy day in Dublin
If you’re new to Ireland, there’s one thing you need to know: There can be all four seasons in one day. When planning trips, you must always be prepared for the rain or wind to throw a spanner in the…
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Top 7 badass Irish women throughout history
Seeing as March is Women’s Month, there is no better time to highlight seven of the most badass Irish women throughout history. From heroines of centuries ago to contemporary pacemakers, these are individuals who have shaped the cultural landscape in…
Learning a Foreign Language: 4 Tipps on How to Start
Learning a foreign language can often seem like a very daunting experience. As one grows older, it is often presumed that they cannot learn and absorb a foreign language due to their brain no longer being a “sponge.” There are…
10 Amazing Traditional Irish Pubs You Need to Visit
Irish pubs can be found in the four corners of the world. There is something comforting about finding an Irish pub whilst abroad. However, none of them come close to the real thing. Authentic traditional Irish pubs are a part…
100 Years Since the Anglo-Irish Treaty: 2022 Commemorations
The period from 2012-2023 was branded the Decade of Centenaries by the Irish government. There have been a number of commemorations carried out over the past nine years. 1912 to 1923 was a period of revolutionary change for Ireland. 2021…
Top 10 Irish Books of 2021
As we get ready to ring out 2021 and set our sights on 2022, there’s no better time to review what has been a very exciting year for Irish literature. These ten highly acclaimed novels will make the perfect stocking…
A Brief History of the Late Late Show
If you spend any amount of time with an Irish person, be it at home or abroad, around Christmas time, sooner or later they are bound to mention The Late Late Toy Show. Usually simply known as “the toy show”,…
10 Most Magical Christmas Markets in Europe
These open-air markets from across Europe are the perfect outdoor activity for Christmas 2021. Even if the weather outside is frightful, they’ll keep your hearts and hands warm as you browse delightful one-off gifts and delicious food. Belfast Open since…
10 Thrilling Theatre Shows Coming to Ireland in 2022
These ten thrilling musicals and plays are the perfect pick for a Christmas gift they won't forget.