4 Best Poems Set in Ireland
It is a difficult choice but, what are the best poems set in Ireland? Years ago I heard that the Emerald Isle was known as the “land with the best writers per square meter”. And, the truth is, there is…
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Babylon Monthly Webinar
Our November event features topics for international students during Covid-19, such as moving country, virtual orientations, mental health, the colleges’ handling of Covid-19 and any other topics you may like to bring up around being an international student. Our guest…
Top 10 Marvel heroes and villains
Since the first Iron Man movie hit the big screen in 2008 there has been a big surge in the popularity of superheroes, especially Marvel. This list will look at the top 10 villains and heroes counting down to the…
Something On My Mind, the new single of Irish musician Dunluvly
Dunluvly is probably one of the best emerging Irish artists of the moment. After releasing Too Late, he’s back. Something On My Mind is the second release off of Dunluvly’s upcoming EP, “Plethora” and it is so catchy that even…
10 of The Best Foreign Language Films to Watch
Being stuck at home due to the current lockdown, you may find some extra time on your hands, you may be using that time to watch that movie you never got around to watching. If you’re a film buff there’s…
Learning Gaeilge : an unexpected journey
Last week, I decided to start learning Gaeilge on my own. I figured that the lockdown was a great occasion to start. Gaeilge is an important part of the Irish culture, so I was curious about it and I felt…
Wild Tibetan Monks release Guitar-Driven Single, Cartoons
Sean (bass, vocals), Ringo (guitar) and Liam (drums) are the members of Wild Tibetan Monks (WTM), a three-piece Dublin-based alternative-rock band. After releasing their debut single Liam five months ago, they are back to delight us with this guitar-driven single,…
Dia de Muertos: A Celebration of Culture, History, and Family
Dia de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is an annually celebrated Mexican holiday that begins on November 1st and ends the following day. It is a lively and vibrant celebration that honours both life and death. It is a…
How Halloween went from an Irish background to an American holiday
Halloween is a much loved and treasured holiday across the world, but how did this ancient celebration come to be the holiday we know and love? Ghosts and ghouls, sweets and treats, everything we know Halloween to be has a…