Dublin has been increasingly losing beloved cultural spaces. From clubs to pubs to performance spaces, more and more social and community hubs around the city have been driven out or torn down. In April of this year Jigsaw on Mountjoy…
In honour of International Chronic Pain Awareness Month I’ve interviewed Ciara Chapman, an artist from Cork whom I learned about through her project My Chronic Pain Diary. The project began as a form of art therapy after she began experiencing chronic…
In early 2001, the American Chronic Pain Association established the first Chronic Pain Awareness Month campaign. The World Health Assembly (part of the World Health Organization) has since also declared September as Pain Awareness Month. Throughout September, many organisations around…
Graffiti and street art has been created since the dawn of civilisation. From cave paintings to wall murals, graffiti has always been part of our lives. Opinions on whether it is art or vandalism have been divided for almost as…
The government is set to introduce new higher alcohol prices in off-licences and supermarkets. Here’s everything you need to know about what these prices are, why they are changing, and when. What is the minimum unit pricing? Minimum unit pricing…
Good news, everyone! With COVID restrictions finally easing, there are finally places to go and things to do! September is packed with activities for everyone. From arts and culture to food and music, next month is jam-packed with events all…
Moving to a new country can be as nerve-wracking as it is thrilling. Factor in starting college in a new country too, and it can feel like a lot to handle. At Babylon, we’ve put together this guide on what…