The Pandemic has most certainly changed our shopping habits. With stores in Ireland being closed for so long due to the many lockdowns, almost everyone has had to shift to online shopping. For some this may already have been the…
How can we reconnect in this socially distanced world? 2020 presented the world with a global pandemic, Covid-19. Now, in 2021, we are all trying to adapt to this strange “new normal” and many of us have lost our social…
A 2016 survey revealed that to people who have never visited Ireland, potatoes are the food they first think of when asked about “Irish food and drink”. Why is Irish culture so strongly linked to the potato? Is there an…
Denise Chaila is a Limerick-based Zambian-Irish rapper, musician, and hip hop artist. In 2019 and 2020, she took centre stage, enthralling the country with her upbeat songs, sharp lyrics, and bold attitude. Chaila reflects a new era of Irish rap,…
E-scooters are finally being legislated for in Ireland. Although a lack of legislation has not stopped people using privately-owned e-scooters on roads across Ireland, it has so far prevented rental companies, such as Lime and Bird, from entering the market.…
Doras: Promoting and Protecting Human Rights Doras was established in 2000 by a small group of devoted volunteers in reaction to the Irish government’s creation of the Direct Provision policy. The name Doras (Irish for “door”) was selected as an…
Anthony Bourdain was an American chef, writer, and documentary filmmaker who brought forth and popularised “foodie” culture in the early 21st century with his hugely influential books and television shows. Bourdain was a multi-faceted and world-traveled idealist with a strong…
1. Ireland is cold (for real) Despite the mild and temperate weather, with an average of 10ºc, the Emerald Isle is a windy and rainy country, which can reduce the thermal sensation too much. It may happen that you look…
Here are some reasons why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is beneficial for both your self-defence and your body Origins of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Known as the “gentle art”, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is one of the world’s most effective and fastest-growing sports.…