How to survive a toxic workplace
Signs you might be in a toxic workplace and what do about it They say that if you love your job, you’ll never work a day in your life, but how does that expression go if you love your job,…
Celebrating Halloween During Covid – 14 Creative Ideas
Due to the pandemic, and the cancellation of events, Halloween this year might be spent in lockdown or in quarantine. Fortunately there are many things that you, your friends and your family can do if you find yourself stuck indoors…
Traditional Irish Halloween Recipes
October only means one thing for most people. Halloween is upon us! Did you know that Halloween, or traditionally Samhain, is believed to have started in Ireland, and is a Pagan/Celtic tradition? Did you also know that there are traditional…
A Brief History of the Irish Language
The history of the Irish language is somewhat tricky. What can be confusing for tourists or migrants coming into Ireland is why we don’t speak the language. There are very few parts of Ireland where Irish is spoken, with the…
Why witchcraft is a trend
The history of witchcraft is one that has not always been smooth or popular. Way back when it was once condemned to practice crafts associated with witchcraft, it proved fatal to even be suspected of being a witch. In 2020,…
The Danger of Halloween Fireworks
Fireworks, beautiful and vibrant, are frequently used to ring in the new year, celebrate new beginnings and make people smile. The kaleidoscopic chaos that ensues can be so mesmerising it is easy to forget just how dangerous they can be.…
7 simple soup recipes for Autumn
Days are getting shorter, nights are getting colder. You know what that means! Soup season, of course. Soups are nutritious, delicious and versatile. They are easy to make in bulk, freeze, and heat up when it’s cold outside and you’re…
10 free-to-enter writing competitions
When Covid-19 first hit much of what we knew and how we lived changed. Cinemas were closed, eating out harshly curtailed and most forms of socialisation cancelled. A silver-lining, to a very dark period in history, has been a…
Visiting Dublin A Beginners Guide
Whether it’s your first time visiting Dublin, second, or maybe you know a friend who wants to go, we have made a guide for you. There are three main things you need to know – accommodation, transport and things…