The Dublin city council on Friday issued a public advisory notice warning people of the safety hazards of using unlicensed rickshaws. The vehicles, which are often motorised, are a popular form of transportation for late night partygoers and revellers in…
The Irish Maritime Festival at Drogheda port is back on June 10 & 11, 2017 with a fun-filled weekend for families and friends. The festival, hosted by Louth County Council and Drogheda Port Company, celebrates maritime history and heritage, alongside…
The Marathi Mandal Ireland, an Indian community in Ireland, is organising ‘Jallosh 2017’ on June 03, 2017. The event has been organised to celebrate Gudi Padwa which is a springtime festival that marks the traditional new year for Marathi Hindus…
Eleven Filipino soldiers were killed and eight others injured in the “friendly fire” incident in the embattled city of Marawi on Wednesday. The reports of militants linked to the Islamic State, engaging in street battles with the Army, leaving more than…
The National Library of Ireland provides Cruinniú na Cásca talks, which is a public event to promote Irish culture and heritage. The event takes place on 17th April between 11am and 5.30pm.On this day, The National Library gives you free…
I had been living for about four weeks in Dublin when it came up in a conversation with my host family that the café right across the street where we lived was famous for being the centre of heated debates…
Sweeney Todd is one of the most recognisable characters from the short story “The String of Pearls” from the Victorian short story collection Penny Dreadful. The inspiration was drawn from British urban legends. It was repeated so many times, that…
An Irish Car Bomb is a popular drink in the US that is often served on St. Patrick’s Day, however, know that you should never ask for an Irish Car Bomb in Ireland. This drink is strongly associated with a…
Babylon Radio’s interns come from all around the world. Experiencing culture shock, therefore, comes as no surprise. Find out what Babylon Radio’s interns’ first impressions of Dublin are. Many houses in Dublin (in the residential areas) look…the same or at…
