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When people think of Ireland, they usually default to the stereotypes of Lucky Charms, Guinness, or rain. Rarely does anyone consider the fact that Ireland is home to some of the biggest car-enthusiasts in the world. From modified cars to car meets, rallies and cruises throughout the country, the Irish car scene is one of […]
by Ugne Aksiutovaite
For me, when you love movies, Martin Scorsese becomes a household name like Wes Anderson or Spielberg. But until last month, my unenlightened ears had never heard the name Fran Lebowitz before. The woman, the wordsmith, the suit-jacket-and-cufflinks-wearing legendary contrarian. Fran Lebowitz is a New Yorker now in her 70s, and Netflix introduced me to […]
by Emma Monaghan
These nostalgic movies from the 90s/00s remind us of high school drama, the comedic reflection of how we acted, cliques, and the strive for popularity. However, these particular films share valuable lessons that teach us that individuality is more significant than any of that. 10 Things I Hate About You 10 Things I Hate […]
by Alison Law
5 virtual date ideas for a virtual valentines. Saint Valentine’s Day is a day to show affection and love to the special person in your life, a day to treat your beloved to as many romantic excursions as you can muster. But, unfortunately, like so many other treasured things, 2021 has other plans in store […]
by Sean Barrett
Getting through hard times, like this current pandemic, is never easy. Lockdown and other aspects of Covid-19 affect us all. However, if you are curious about music and cultural heritage of other nations that are slightly different from the place where you come, then getting familiar with Irish folk music can be the answer to […]
by Aron Debreceni
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 oh-so-appreciated. Dash away your overused tendency to say “honey,” forget about calling your partner “baby,” […]
by Melanie Romero
Art and getting in touch with your creative soul is significant. Allowing yourself to become more creative will enable you to get to know yourself and express yourself in your way. Using art as an outlet, you can end up finding your authentic self, discovering what you love. With art, we start to see […]
by Alison Law
On Monday, it was announced that the online fashion giant, Boohoo, would be buying over Dorothy Perkins. Since the beginning of the year, a large portion of shops under the Arcadia group have been bought by different online fashion brands, leading to a large decrease in high street shops. These online fast fashion brands have […]
by Aoife McDowell
The overwhelming majority of countries and their political landscapes essentially boil down to political ideology between the more progressively inclined left-wing and the traditional leaning right-wing. However, Irish political history is a little more complicated. It is not driven by the political spectrum in a traditional sense, existing directly as a result of the consequences […]
by Adam Gibbons