If you have ever been walking down Dawson Street, you’re sure to have come across Ireland’s oldest and most important bookshop: Hodges Figgis. From its immediately recognisable dark green paper bags signifying that someone has had a successful browse, to…
Through her artwork and her storytelling, Leonora Carrington has been able to merge two vastly different cultures and create a world in which both countries are equally represented and present. In the many pieces of art- both painting and sculpting-…
In recent years, Ireland has drastically changed from an emigrant country to an immigrant country as migration has greatly increased in the last twenty years. The original founders of the Irish State guaranteed religious and civil liberty as well as…
The Stoneybatter Festival, a three-day festival taking place this year from 16th to 18th of June, promises to deliver on a number of different events that will appeal to everyone in the family in various locations throughout Stoneybatter, Arbour Hill…
Welcome to the vibrant and enchanting town of Kells, nestled in the heart of County Meath, Ireland. As summer approaches, anticipation builds for the upcoming Hinterland Festival 2023. This highly anticipated event promises to celebrate arts, literature, music, and culture,…
The Dalkey Book Festival, one of Ireland’s most anticipated literary events, is just around the corner, promising a captivating celebration of literature and ideas. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Dalkey, a charming coastal town located near Dublin, the festival…
Dublin, the vibrant capital of Ireland, is gearing up to welcome literature enthusiasts from around the world for the highly anticipated Bloomsday Festival. This annual celebration, running from 12 to 18 June, named after James Joyce’s renowned novel Ulysses, pays…
Ireland is one of the world’s greatest literary nations and has produced some of the greatest writers of all time. From the myths and folklore of ancient times to the novels of modern times, Irish writers have captivated the world…
Dublin is a modern, energetic city in Ireland and you already went to Temple Bar, the Phoenix Park and seen The Spire. But as you wander through the streets of the capital, you will notice the numerous castles, cathedrals or…
