We Irish sure are fond of a cuppa!
We sure are fond of an aul cuppa here and there, aren’t we? You simply cannot be Irish or live in Ireland and not drink tea, sure you can’t?! Let’s face it, Ireland is barely half the country it is…
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Game of Thrones® in Northern Ireland – Itinerary Part 2
Welcome back! Have you read the first part? If not, let’s take a look here. Game of Thrones® has been known for its many locations and visual effects. The TV show took place in around 25 locations around Northern Ireland…
Getting Comfortable with Uncertainty: Irish singer-songwriter Megan O’Neill sets sights on 2020 album release
From the surprise COVID-19-inspired release of the now mightily popular Ireland to an online Hot Press Live Show session, county Kildare native Megan O’Neill has certainly ensured that her lockdown be a productive one. Not only has the Ghost of…
Leaving Cert 2020 cancellation: Main questions that should be asked
Following the perhaps controversial decision by Ireland’s Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh to scrap this year’s Leaving Certificate on Friday, May 8, many questions have been raised since by the Irish public. For safety reasons, the decision made…
What “bye” actually means in Ireland
“Goodbye? Duh!” That’s the conclusion that a typical grammar clever-clogs might reach. Not quite, though. I mean, literally speaking, this grammar clever-clog is certainly correct in his or her judgement, but if you’re Irish-ly speaking, then they are quite a…
A breakdown of Ireland’s Top 10 songs in Top 50 Spotify music chart – June 2020
From the long-awaited pop return of the one and only Lady Gaga to the potential song of the summer Breaking Me by German DJ, producer and musician Topic and Swedish producer A7S, it’s safe to say that the current state…
Game of Thrones® in Northern Ireland – Itinerary Part 1
Last year the worldwide known series Game of Thrones® ended, disappointing some fan and surprising others. The series has been known for its many locations and visual effects. Game of Thrones® took place in around 25 locations around Northern Ireland…
Radio in Ireland: Why is radio so appealing to the Irish?
Just what exactly is it that makes radio so appealing to the Irish? Is it the chatty nature of it? The companionship it offers? Its relatability? Or might it simply be due to the fact that radio (as well as…
Culture shocks for the Irish in Spain: My personal experience
From regular lobster-esque sunburn to the all-too-familiar “are you from London” question, let’s just say life in Spain hasn’t been all rosy since my move from Galway to Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain, back in June of 2018. Culture shock…