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Recognised as being the mind behind some of the most substantial political developments in late twentieth century Northern Ireland, John Hume is not only regarded as an architect of the Northern Ireland peace process, but is widely considered one the most vital figures in modern Irish history. On what would have been his 84th birthday, […]
by Adam Gibbons
The Irish language is said to be one of the oldest and most historic written languages in the world. In Ireland, our language is a window into our country’s rich history, with the earliest written forms of the Irish language estimated to date all the way back to the 3rd or 4th century, inscribed on […]
by Rachel McLoughlin
The 5 top endometriosis myths and misinterpretations stem from a lack of awareness. Affecting 176 million women worldwide, endometriosis is at the top of the list for common illnesses; however, it is the most unknown of its kind. A majority of the women diagnosed with endometriosis are unaware of its existence until they are […]
by Meladi Brewer
This week, the European Parliament has been discussing the details of a recovery plan following the Covid-19 Pandemic. The EU is preparing massive investments to support people and businesses as Europe battles a deep economic recession. So, what exactly does this mean for the people of Ireland? Business Sectors Boosted by Covid Pandemic Is History […]
by Ugne Aksiutovaite
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 of your tongue when you hear the word “blood,” or is it just the word […]
by Melanie Romero
Growing plants is not a new concept. Gardening has been a common hobby for thousands of years; the average age of gardening enthusiasts online is 44 years old, and the typical age people become interested in gardening in the UK is 41. But lately, plants have enjoyed a boom in popularity among millennials and Gen […]
by Erica Carter
The emergence and subsequent disappearance of disco music in the 1970s has now come to be known as one of the most defining cultural eras in music history. The genre took the world by storm, but the epicentre of disco music and its origins can be traced back to major US cities like Philadelphia, New […]
by Rachel McLoughlin
Cultural heritage implies a shared bond and belonging to a community. It represents our history and our identity; our bond to the past, to our present, and the future. Unlike heritage representing the passing down of money or property, cultural heritage is the idea of passing down culture, values, and traditions. Lyrics tie into the […]
by Meladi Brewer
Going through 2020 was a rough patch for humanity. We made it through bushfires, elections, stock market crashes, protests, explosions, and several lockdowns (which some of us still go through sadly). While we try to recover from this bizarre year, getting our hopes up for 2021 is a way for us to continue our lives. […]
by Ful Belin