7 books set in Dublin
Dublin has been an inspiration for many writers from the early 1900s to the present day. Dublin plays such a role in these novels that it can be considered a character in itself. Here is the list of books set…
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Street Art In Dublin
Street Art is about expression, creativity, freedom, asking and raising questions. Its imagery instills thought, even if it’s about protesting or analysing our society of today. To many, it’s beautifying an area, a space, an empty space, and it’s a…
7 Irish actors and actresses we are loving at the moment
Which Irish actor or actress have you recently seen in a popular film or a series? Let’s check if you have seen everyone on our list! Here are the 7 Irish actors and actresses we are loving at the moment:…
Ghanaian fishermen have taken up Gaelic football
A group of Ghanaian fishermen have taken up Gaelic football at a County Down GAA club. The men from Ghana in Africa have been living and working on fishing boats out of Ardglass harbour for the past year. Ardglass…
What socially distanced concerts might look like in Ireland
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…
Why Irish pubs are everywhere in the world
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…
Indian Independence Day 2020
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…
5 movies about immigration
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,…
East Belfast ready to celebrate the Eastside Arts Festival
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…