Feature: New Music from Elga Fox
Elga Fox is a musician living in Dublin. With new music on the way, I spoke with Fox about her upcoming single launch, how she got into music, and her love for her growing fan base online. When did you…
Category Culture
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10 Foreign films on Netflix for every movie buff
From horror to rom-com here is our list of top 10 foreign films on Netflix that every movie buff as to see Thithi Thithi is a 2015 Kannada film from India that begins with the death of 101-year old, Century…
The Soundtrack of your Life, Part 4: a song for your wishes and desires
To finish building “The Soundtrack of your Life”, I asked people which song they play when they want or need to feel something, or remember a special moment, because we all know music can change our mood. Read here…
Review: José González – Visions
14 April 2021 was the release date of the latest single “Visions” from the Swedish singer and songwriter José González. Six years have gone by since the release of his last album Vestiges & Claws (2015). Finally, the time has…
Re-opening of the National Gallery of Ireland
The much awaited phased re-opening of The National Gallery of Ireland is on track for May 2021. What changes can the public expect? And what’s on display? Re-opening of the gallery 2021 As with most of the Mondrians, Jack B.…
Immigrating to Ireland: 8 things people don’t tell you
1. Ireland is cold (for real) Despite the mild and temperate weather, with an average of 10ºc, the Emerald Isle is a windy and rainy country, which can reduce the thermal sensation too much. It may happen that you look…
7 English words with Irish origins
Languages come from a mixing process, that’s why we find English words with Irish origins more often than you might think. Here are a few of them, described and discussed with a fluent Irish speaker. As everybody knows, Ireland…
In the Name of the Father – Its Connection to Irish History & Society
Jim Sheridan’s evergreen In the Name of the Father had its 28th anniversary on 7 April and there are multiple reasons why I decided to write a little remembrance of it. Firstly, because it is one of most critically acclaimed…
The Soundtrack of your Life, Part 3: a song for a situation
To continue building “The Soundtrack of your Life”, I asked people which song they linked to various situations, because most of us like to live life like we’re in a movie: with a good soundtrack. Read here The Soundtrack…