On Sunday, a poll by The Sunday Times found that the majority of people living in the North of Ireland want a border poll within the next five years. Senior politicians in both Britain and Ireland have also spoken more…
Ireland’s sporting history is filled with beautiful moments that show that sport in Ireland can often be more than just a game; for many households and even for entire villages, it’s a way of life, especially with the GAA or…
It is no surprise that most of the travellers who visit Ireland are here for the beautiful scenery. We owe these beautiful landscapes to natural and artificial forces that shaped them over the millennia. Having beauty is the easy part…
Ireland brings us an incredible amount of things to experience: from the countryside’s picturesque landscapes to the wonders of its many monuments, and the great number of historical places to visit. That and the country’s literary tradition combined, make it…
Earlier this month, when Joe Biden was announced as the projected next president of the United States, there were celebrations in the streets of his ancestry town of Ballina, county Mayo. The newly elected president has been outspoken on his…
Everything you need to know about life in Ireland can be learned by watching a handful of select television shows, (not really, but it makes for a nice list). If you’re a new arrival, if you’ve been here for years…
Now that the weather has cooled down and the leaves are starting to turn, it’s one of the most opportune times to go for a few walks in Ireland this autumn. You’ll find multiple walking trails around the island for…
There is no concrete definition of ‘class’ and because of this, it can have many different meanings. The common understanding of social class is usually socio-economic class which is defined as people having the same social, economic, cultural, political or…
What will Brexit mean to border communities in Ireland? With the date that the UK is due to leave the European Union (EU) drawing ever closer – December 31, 2020 – no-one seems to be any the wiser about what…