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It’s an unpopular opinion, but some film adaptations are just better than the book they’re based on. This doesn’t always mean that the book is bad – sometimes the visual effect in films can bring a great concept to life.…
The first weekend of the new lockdown has just started and new music is coming to fill your soul. On this Friday, we bring you a new single by an Irish emerging artist. This time, the talented Honas is delighting…
Ireland is a country that is known for its myths and legends. Storytelling has always been an important part of Irish culture and still is today, with many of these stories handed down through the generations. These stories are from…
Halloween is celebrated all over the world, but a common misconception is that it is an American tradition, when in fact it originated from the pagan festival Samhain. Samhain, pronounced as sow-win, is a Celtic festival that is celebrated from…
[wpdevart_youtube caption=”” align=”left”]DAd5uwBHt-M[/wpdevart_youtube] This year marks the 65th annual Cork International Film Festival (Féile Scannán Chorcaí). This event has been held annually (every November) in Cork City since 1956. It is considered one of the oldest and largest festivals in…
Are you a movie or TV series lover? Last night, the 16th Irish Film & Television Academy Awards (IFTA) took place online as a ‘virtual ceremony’ on the Virgin Media One site. Keep reading to check out the IFTAs 2020…
This year has been, for lack of a better word, atypical. Life doesn’t really run the way it used to. Most of us now work from home, students attend college online and sports are largely played behind closed doors. The…
Ready for the weekend? During Covid, it is time to chill out and let your feelings settle down. To help with this, Babylon brings you ‘Be Mine’, a new single by the Irish singer Stephen Cooper from his solo project…
In this world that is ever switching to digital, it’s important to continue shopping in bookshops and making use of your local libraries. This is a list of Dublin’s best bookshops and libraries. 15 Irish Novels You Should Be Reading…