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The first socially distanced concert happening in the UK on August 11 has a lot of people wondering, is this what the new norm will look like going forward? In Ireland, we have three counties back in lockdown and the…
Nearly every country in the world has at least one Irish pub. What is so special about Irish pubs that they are everywhere? How is a “foreign” Irish pub different from a true one? Let’s dive into it. How did…
This year its the 74th Indian Independence Day remembering the sacrifices made by its freedom fighters, political leaders and citizens in order to free the motherland. The country’s freedom had been hard fought and this struggle for sovereignty took different…
Immigration is an important and highly relevant topic of our time, so it’s no wonder that it is a source of inspiration for many filmmakers in their storytelling. Of course, there is no singular immigrant experience. However, through these stories,…
The Eastside Arts Festival kicks off today (Thursday August 6) with plenty of cultural and musical events designed to showcase the musical talents and artistic culture in East Belfast. Over 80 events are planned during the ten-day festival, and organisers…
It should come as no surprise that Ireland is a hotspot for film and TV crews across the world. They come for our outstanding scenery, excellent accents, and ancient monuments and architecture. There’s a lot for directors and producers to…
Grafton Street has provided a soundtrack to Dublin for decades, most of those sounds coming from Buskers. These artists and performers have become part of the musical heart of the city. I spoke to some of the buskers that keep…
Irish dancing is taught all over the world and has been becoming particularly viral on TikTok. How has this popularity grown? Why is Irish dancing popular beyond Ireland? Let’s find it out! Development of Irish dancing Irish dancing, as we…
Cultures are built on languages, and learning a new language opens doors to new cultures. Ola Majekodunmi was born in Nigeria but immigrated to Ireland with her family at a young age. She relates how glad she is that her…
