Do you see letters and numbers in colours only visible to you; for instance, is your “S” a cerulean blue or is it more of a watermelon pink? Maybe a rockmelon orange? Can you actually taste pennies on the tip…
Born and bred near and in Skibbereen in County Cork respectively, Paul and Gary O’Donovan, two Irish brothers with a penchant for rowing, transformed the sport. But, before they could make it into the boat, they lingered on their dual…
On 6 January 2020, the world stood frozen, eyes glued on television screens and social media as viewers reeled from violent images of a riot gone out of control. In Washington D.C., the capital of the United States of America…
Ireland has its way of surprising the world with its old and new discoveries. The country’s exceptional food and drinks have already won our hearts, as Ireland’s welcoming hospitality continues to attract tourists. Still, Ireland always finds new ways of…
According to the latest figures from Kantar in November 2020, Dunnes – the beloved Irish supermarket with locations in Ireland and formerly in Scotland and England – claims the highest share of the Irish grocery market. Coming in at 22.2%,…
Wintertime can give you a hard time in so many different ways. Popular media advertises winter fashion as incredibly classy and satisfying, and at times, as even better than summer fashion (mostly for the benefit of dynastic fashion houses). However,…
How Irish immigrants influenced accents and culture in the Caribbean What’s in an accent? When people think about Irish immigration, they think largely about America, specifically New York, Chicago and Boston. A lesser known fact is…
Ireland is known for its heritage and cultural diversity. We look at Ireland as a beautiful historical destination that has its own archeological aspects. There have been a lot of archeological findings in this country which has grown its heritage…
The common misconception about Ireland is that the main language spoken is English. And, don’t get me wrong – it is! But, the Irish are well-known for their ability to use their slang like it’s the commonplace lingo. What’s the…