10 Most Exciting New Irish Artists
These emerging Irish artists have added some colour to the music scene these past five years
How the Púca Festival is Helping Ireland Retake Halloween
For most of our lifetimes, Halloween in Ireland has solely been celebrated in the American fashion, meaning trick or treating in the local area, dressing up as monster of movie characters, and carving “Jack-O-Lanterns” (makes me cringe just writing that). …
Loss Whilst Living Abroad: How You Can Cope With Expat Grief
Moving abroad is a radical transition. Think about it – the courage needed to start anew, build yourself from the ground up and progress with a new life abroad is immense. But, no matter how happy and how many positive…
Litter Levels In Ireland Worst in 10 Years
Ireland has a reputation for rolling green hills and stunning landscapes- but according to the Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) association its towns and cities need to shape up. The organisation has recently released the findings of their latest litter…
What you can or cannot do to safely enjoy yourself at indoor venues from October 22
More than a year has passed since COVID-19 restrictions were introduced in Ireland. October 22 was supposed to mark ‘Freedom Day’, an end to lockdown and all the measures people were asked to take in line with it. Just as…
Ireland’s Influence on Fashion: One Island’s Mark in a Global Industry
When you think of fashion, do you think of big-name designers like Lagerfeld, Versace and Yves Saint Laurent, or maybe even fashion capitals like Milan, New York and Paris? Well, fashion is so much more than what we see in…
5 Most Haunted Places in Ireland
Ireland is often stereotyped as a land full of rainbows and fairies, but for every delightful folktale there is an equally dark legend lurking. Here we take a look at some of the island’s darkest offerings with these five haunted…
The Neurobiology of Travel: How Does Travel Change Your Brain?
It was Aristotle that said “we are what we repeatedly do”, and he was – and still is – categorically right, but not necessarily in the context that he originally intended. Modern science has been the cornerstone for understanding what…
5 realistic tips for surviving Irish weather if you are not used to winters
As Joel watched the sun set at half-past-eight on his second week in Dublin, he realised that he had much more to learn about Irish weather than he had anticipated. Yes, the 25-year-old postgraduate student from India packed the rain…