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The ancient Celts were animists. They honoured the forces of nature, believing that any animals, plants and inert beings possessed a spiritual essence. For them, every mountain, river, spring, marsh, tree, and rocky outcrop was in-spirited. Nowadays, some people still adore nature as a way to survive in the modern times. While the polytheistic cultures […]
by Tami Pereira
The influence of pets on their owners is quite peculiar. It is not just about the fascination of having a pet; it is about many other factors that orbit around having a pet. A pet can make you have a responsible attitude towards life; a healthy personality and an accepting nature towards companionship. All these […]
by Yukti Khera
Nestling up and watching Christmas movies is the best way to get in the spirit of a holiday, and it’s never too late to begin. After all, everyone knows that watching a heart-warming holiday flick with a nice warm mug of hot chocolate is one of the happiest parts of the season as well as […]
by Ananya Vatsa
A brief history of tea drinking in Ireland, favorite teas in Ireland, and how to make the perfect cup.
by Keara Long
I am an avid documentary viewer. I have seen hundreds of documentaries and docu-series on topics – ranging from harvesting honey to the 9/11 conspiracy theories. However, there are few documentaries that have gone beyond just being a viewing pleasure, documentaries that have changed my outlook of the world we live in, that have left […]
by Sonia
Omonoko is an Irish four-piece band which can’t be tied to one specific genre. From indie to electro to rock, the Newry-based group was formed a little over 3 years ago when all the members were living in different parts of the world. Nevertheless, that was no problem at all for the artists to manage, […]
by Tami Pereira
Looking for the best ways to celebrate Christmas with Covid-19 restrictions? With Ireland in a Level 5 Lockdown, it is clear that this year’s Christmas is going to be very different to that of previous years. With the possibility of the country opening up on the 1st December, people are already making plans to celebrate […]
by Katy Thornton
In Ireland, Christmas dinner is a big affair, with a lot of Christmas Eve and Day being spent preparing the food for the big meal. While a lot of families have their own food that they like to serve – from Yorkshire puddings, to beef instead of turkey – there are a few traditional Irish […]
by Michaela Moriarty
Learning a new language is always a challenge, but not many things compare to the pride of speaking to a local in their native language. One way to know you have mastered the language is using the typical, and sometimes strange, foreign expressions , but it can take years to pick up on those subtle […]
by Alexiane Bacle