Immigration in Ireland has quickly led to the country, particularly its major cities, becoming a multicultural landscape of backgrounds and lifestyles. That landscape is full to the brim with different success stories, one of which we at Babylon are thrilled…
The recent emphasis on and active encouragement to take care of oneself has set into motion what I would like to call a ‘self-care revolution’. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, government enforced lockdowns around the globe have evoked…
The period from 2012-2023 was branded the Decade of Centenaries by the Irish government. There have been a number of commemorations carried out over the past nine years. 1912 to 1923 was a period of revolutionary change for Ireland. 2021…
As we get ready to ring out 2021 and set our sights on 2022, there’s no better time to review what has been a very exciting year for Irish literature. These ten highly acclaimed novels will make the perfect stocking…
Have you been noticing your mind wandering recently? Maybe you’re having a hard time remembering dates or placing faces? Or perhaps you no longer feel like you have the energy to focus on the things that once came easily to…
Ever since the coronavirus hit, there has been a worldwide surge in card and contactless payment methods. This was partly due to (now disproven) worries that exchanging cash hand-to-hand would spread the illness, and partly because of the amount of…
Cycling is one of the greenest ways to get around, not to mention the benefits exercise has for your physical and mental health. It’s also decidedly cheaper to own a bike than it is to run a car or even…
The Irish Wolfhound is an emblem of Irish culture and native Irish fauna. It is, on average, the biggest dog breed in the world, with males standing at roughly 32-34 inches at the shoulder, which makes them bigger than Great…
Denise Chaila is a Limerick-based Zambian-Irish rapper, musician, and hip hop artist. In 2019 and 2020, she took centre stage, enthralling the country with her upbeat songs, sharp lyrics, and bold attitude. Chaila reflects a new era of Irish rap,…
My Streets Ireland, an innovative social enterprise that employs homeless (and formerly homeless) people, has had to cancel much of its work due to the ongoing pandemic. Rock Against Homelessness Housing Crisis Drives Homelessness Higher Aiming to empower people affected…
