History of the selfie
It has been 180 years since the first known selfie was taken. Here is a brief introduction to the history of the selfie — self-portraits. The Oxford English dictionary selected the word “selfie” as the word of the year for…
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Lockdown Positivity: Finding Happiness in Troubled Times
Is your news feed overwhelming you? Are you tired of waking up to panicked social media posts and bleak television programming? Living under a lockdown is a hard thing to experience, and saying that we could all use a little…
Pantry Staple Recipes: A Guide To Your Lockdown Kitchen
Stop us if this sounds familiar: after the lockdown announcement a few days ago, you’ve read all the articles, went to all the supermarkets, did all the panic buying, scrolled to the end of all of your social media feeds…
Ireland’s TOP 10 castles: Dublin Castle
Bram Stoker used to work at Dublin Castle. Dublin Castle, which is a major government complex and one of the city’s most visited sights today, was in the British hands until the early 20th century. Before today’s structure was…
Stay fit, stay healthy: Quarantine home workout plan
Staying physically fit boosts your immune system, so here are some simple bodyweight workout exercises that will keep you healthy, happy, and busy at home during Ireland’s quarantine lockdown. As you may have heard, Ireland is experiencing a slight period…
TanningSalon.ie: The place where I get away from the world for 5 minutes
For some it’s just about a tan, for others it’s about some self-time. It required me to do just a little bit of Google research to discover TanningSalon.ie in the Clondalkin Village, or Dublin 22, where I’m staying. It’s right…
Dog poo seems to be a big issue in Dublin
Up to 7 in 10 people have walked in dog poo on the street in Dublin. Walking to school, work, or just to a nearby shop somewhere in Dublin may become an unpleasant experience as soon as one walks in…
Dublin to recycle PET bottles on the go
Dublin will install colourful bins to see people recycle PETs in the city centre. Dublin City Council and its partners will be launching a new campaign to encourage people to recycle plastic bottles (PETs) and aluminium cans. A total…
A new website monitors air quality and noise levels in Dublin
Dublin has also committed to meeting WHO air quality guidelines by 2030. What is the air quality in Dublin like? And is Ireland’s capital noisy? Finding out answers to these two questions has now become easier. Dublin City Council…