10 irishisms that come in handy when in Éire
Check out a list of 10 words and phrases used by the Irish. English may be a global language but when you happen to be in Ireland (Éire), the language and the Irish accent can cause your jaws drop now…
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Ireland’s TOP 10 castles: Dublin Castle
Bram Stoker used to work at Dublin Castle. Dublin Castle, which is a major government complex and one of the city’s most visited sights today, was in the British hands until the early 20th century. Before today’s structure was…
Ireland’s TOP 10 castles: Cahir Castle
The Tudors and Excalibur were filmed at the castle. Cahir Castle is one of the best-preserved Irish fortresses. It oversees a small town with its park, which seems to be larger than this municipality in fact. The castle lies on…
Ireland’s TOP 10 castles: Athlone Castle
Athlone Castle, King John’s Castle, and Adamson Castle represent the same fort. Athlone Castle should be demolished because it is a symbol of the British oppression and a new civic centre for Athlone should, instead, be erected, the Athlone Council…
10 activities in Dublin that don’t involve drinking
Whether you’re taking a break for lent, off the gargle for good, or just want to switch things up here’s a few ways to let your hair down, without a pint in your hand. Whiskey, Guinness, Poitín … Dublin’s reputation…
Ireland’s TOP 10 castles: Blarney Castle
Blarney Castle hides a “magical” stone that the bravest visitors only dare kiss. They pilgrim to Blarney Castle and climb stairs of its tower to gain a “superpower” by kissing a stone, the origin of which can only be guessed.…
The Dublin International Film Festival: A Beginner’s Guide
In need of something to do over the next couple of weeks ? Search no longer: the Dublin International Film Festival kicks off this Wednesday and promises fun for confirmed film fans and casual theatre attendees alike. If you’re new…
Parasite: keywords in the movie Koreans can understand!
Parasite review: The keywords in the movie that Koreans can understand! The world’s attention has been focused on the Oscar-winning Parasite, a Korean black comedy that is a tumultuous encounter between the poor Kim family and a poor family who…
Metalhead Series: 5 Doom Metal bands from Ireland
This is a fitting heavy metal genre for the ending of our incredible Metalhead Series, with five doom metal bands from Ireland! Doom metal is one of the more depressive genres of heavy metal, as opposed to the more aggressive…