Being an Au Pair: A guide
Being an Au Pair is a common option for students who want to travel to a different country and learn a language without having to spend a lot of money. I have been an Au Pair in Ireland for two…
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7 hidden benefits of the lockdown
The coronavirus lockdown has completely changed our lives. Things that used to be normal like hugging our friends, visiting family and driving to work were absent for over a year. With the lockdown restrictions easing up it seems like a…
In the Name of the Father – Its Connection to Irish History & Society
Jim Sheridan’s evergreen In the Name of the Father had its 28th anniversary on 7 April and there are multiple reasons why I decided to write a little remembrance of it. Firstly, because it is one of most critically acclaimed…
Growth of Podcasts in 2021
The podcast and radio production industry has significantly grown in 2021, and here’s why. Podcasts have been around for quite some time now. As many people were hopping on the bandwagon by creating podcasts with friends, I decided to…
Seachtain na Gaeilge: 4 ways to celebrate the Irish language
Seachtain na Gaeilge, the annual international festival celebrating the Irish language, is in full swing this year. Although the name translates to “Irish language week”, the festival generally runs a bit longer than its namesake, from the 1st March right…
15 Meaningful Quotes from “Derry Girls”: A Looking Glass into Irish History
Created and written by Lisa McGee, Derry Girls is an angst-ridden, two-season-spanning (for now) British sitcom following four girls and a wee English lad juggling their teenage lives while facing the bomb scares, political divisions, and religious segregation of Derry,…
8 Most Instagrammable Irish Bookshops
Ireland is home to the most enchanting, Instagram post-worthy bookshops. With their rows of rare titles and colourful fronts, these bookshops will beckon you to whip out your mobile and snap away with your camera. But, if you can’t visit…
15 Endearing Irish Words on Love
Valentine’s Day is merely a few days away. So, with the holiday of love (albeit an exceedingly commercial one that is) oncoming, it seems only essential to introduce lovebirds to words of endearment that will keep your loved ones feeling…
How to Prepare for the 2021 Six Nations Championship
The Six Nations Championship, or the Guinness Six Nations (as they are sponsored by the Irish stout manufacturer), stands for the annual international men’s rugby competition among England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. As an American living in London…