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On Sunday, a poll by The Sunday Times found that the majority of people living in the North of Ireland want a border poll within the next five years. Senior politicians in both Britain and Ireland have also spoken more frequently about the likelihood of a united Ireland recently as the union seems to be […]
by Aoife McDowell
Tax! It’s the cursed word that all adults despise. I certainly do. The very idea of understanding the concept of comprehending, calculating, and paying your taxes seems daunting, but is there a silver lining? Are you paying more tax than you should and more importantly does the taxman owe YOU money? How does the Irish […]
by Sonia
2021 has already been a year like no other, and we are still only in January. Starting the year stuck inside, here in Ireland, many people watched the inauguration of the new American president last week. Joe Biden, aged 78, was sworn in on the 20th January 2021, alongside Kamala Harris – the first woman […]
by Emma Monaghan
Astrology is defined as “the divination of the supposed influences of the stars and planets on human affairs and terrestrial events by their positions and aspects.” There’s an old saying that things are “written in the stars,” and for believers of astrology, this is especially true. Here’s some interesting facts about astrology you may not […]
by Erica Carter
Originally released in 2013 on the PC (later on other platforms, such as the Nintendo Switch), Actual Sunlight has been called one of the deepest insights into mental health and depression in gaming and has become a highly regarded lost gem in the indie gaming genre. It is also a game that a majority of […]
by Adam Gibbons
What is Greenwashing? Greenwashing is when brands give the idea that the products that they are selling are environmentally friendly. Companies, such as Primark, PrettyLittleThing, Boohoo, and H&M, are labelling their clothes “sustainable”, giving the consumer the impression that they are making a sustainable choice. But, how can these clothes be sustainable if they are produced […]
by Alison Law
Slow Covid vaccine distribution adds to 2021 Olympic obstacles by raising concerns for Japanese citizens and fans. In terms of vaccination distribution, Japan has been lagging behind. Plans of postponement for the Olympics were announced in March of last year at the beginning of the outbreak. The Japanese government denies cancelation rumors and plans on […]
by Meladi Brewer
In California, the “capital” of marijuana legalization in the United States, has made extensive waves in introducing (and mass-producing) by-products of cannabis to create popular remedies used for common ailments, from pain relief to depression control. Cannabidiol, better known as CBD, is one of the hundreds of chemical compounds found in the marijuana plant, Cannabis […]
by Melanie Romero
We’re all happy to do our part and stay at home to abide by restrictions, but let’s face it – being stuck inside can be boring, and even more so when, by now, you’ve probably binge-watched every series or film available on Netflix. If you’re looking for some films to watch that are based that […]
by Rachel McLoughlin