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Every language has its own expressions, sayings, or idioms to share the same idea with different words. The English and French languages use very different images, but where do they come from, and how are they translated? Learning a…
Is turf banned in Ireland? That seems to be the question that has been on everyone’s minds these past few years, with different groups fighting to protect a natural habitat and others trying to protect themselves against the cold and…
Are you an art or music lover? Or a painter, digital artist, or musician? Here are 4 Art-Tech startups to discover that have created the perfect match between Art and Technology. These start-ups all have the same objectives: to make…
A 2016 survey revealed that to people who have never visited Ireland, potatoes are the food they first think of when asked about “Irish food and drink”. Why is Irish culture so strongly linked to the potato? Is there an…
Since the release of its whole first season on Netflix on 23 April, Shadow and Bone has stayed on the platform’s Top List. An achievement that I decided to comment on, with a little precious help. If you haven’t…
Denise Chaila is a Limerick-based Zambian-Irish rapper, musician, and hip hop artist. In 2019 and 2020, she took centre stage, enthralling the country with her upbeat songs, sharp lyrics, and bold attitude. Chaila reflects a new era of Irish rap,…
Either adapted from true stories or fiction taking place in the historical period, movies about the Northern Ireland conflict can give you an insight into the Troubles and help you understand what happened. Officially starting in the 1960s and…
Recognised as a UNESCO City of Literature since 2010, Dublin has produced its share of successful writers, novelists, playwrights, and poets. The city’s rich literary heritage can be seen in its museums such as the Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI)…
Kathrina Rupit aka KinMX has been adding to the gaiety of the nation for more than a decade with her public art. These days, KinMX is an internationally renowned painter, and distinguished in collage and digital art besides. Kathrina claims…