Ireland´s Italia 90 Squad – Part Two
In part two of the Irish World Cup squad at Italia 90, we look at players who partook in an important period in Irish football, but maybe were not regulars in the starting eleven that summer in Italy.…
Jack Charlton’s Republic of Ireland triumphs
Jack Charlton will undoubtedly be remembered as the greatest Republic of Ireland soccer manager ever. Tributes poured in for the England World Cup winner after his death on July 10 2020. The 85-year-old had been diagnosed with lymphoma in the…
St Stephen’s Green Park 140 Years Old
St Stephen’s Green Park, often informally called Stephen’s Green or just ‘The Green’, is spread over 22 acres (8.9 ha) and it is the largest of the parks in Dublin’s main Georgian garden squares. Today it’s cared for by the…
Why I became, and still am a vegetarian
Wondering if you should become a vegetarian? I’ll tell you why you should! My goal is not to promote a vegetarian diet but rather to share my own experience, and maybe you’ll find something useful for yourself. Let’s dive right…
Amputee’s epic voyage across the Atlantic
An amputee’s epic voyage across the Atlantic began when the lockdown conditions started to kick in around the world because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Derry sailor Garry Crothers found himself on the French/Dutch island of Sint Maarten in the Caribbean. …
Waking up late during COVID-19: why it is not a problem
We were often told that waking up early will make us successful and productive people. It has always been a challenge for many, but during COVID-19, the time of home offices and online lectures, it has become even more challenging.…
Top 10 up and coming Irish artists
From Snow Patrol, to Sinead O’Connor, Fontaines DC, to Van Morrison. Ireland is home to a vast number of now world-wide loved artists, of all different decades and genres. Despite it’s history of trad music, artists in Ireland have and…
Who were the men of “Jackie’s Army”? Ireland’s Italia 90 Squad – Part 1
The death of Ireland’s favourite Englishman Jackie Charlton allowed many to reminisce on one of Ireland’s greatest summers 30 years ago, thanks to the Irish national football team’s performances in the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Charlton also presided…
Being Black in Ireland: “You don’t look Irish”
Being black in Ireland and having to fit in, is one of the first things you have to learn growing up. You may not have experienced any racism personally, but to others, it’s part of their every day. The killing…