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Midterm break is well and truly upon us here in Ireland, but with level 5 lockdown in play, it’s the last thing any teenager wants. Parents and teenagers alike have been left scratching their heads this week trying to find new activities to do when kids are left stuck inside unlike any other school break. […]
by Ellen Fitzpatrick
As seen at the beginning of this unfortunate year, the economy took a huge spin. The year 2020 started with the daunting news of the outbreak of COVID-19 which had spread throughout the world. Now, as everyone is recovering from the disturbance caused by the virus, what has it left of the Fashion and Beauty […]
by Redha Abbood
It’s likely your Halloween plans for 2020 look a little different from years before. However, while we might not be able to head out to celebrate, nothing’s stopping us from curling up on the couch to watch our favourite Halloween movies. From family favourites to horror classics, here are 10 of the most iconic Halloween […]
by Marieke Oggel
Ireland’s School Meals Programme Ireland’s School Meals Programme has come a long way over the past 20 years, but it falls far short of world leaders such as Japan, France and Finland. Ireland, on occasion, has been a trendsetter (first country in the world to ban smoking in workplaces; first country to legalise same sex […]
by Mark Comerford
Public speaking has been a fear of many people ranging from students to business workers. According to The U.S National Institute of Mental Health, public speaking anxiety, or glossophobia affects about 73% of the population. Psychologists associate this common fear with our ancestral roots. When we stand in front of an audience, at a primal […]
by Ful Belin
In Ireland, English and Irish are the official languages, but with the increasing number of migrants, as well as the access to other cultures we have nowadays, it has become very usual to hear languages from all over the planet every day. Whether you are planning on learning a new language and you want someone […]
by Julia Villanueva
Loneliness can be crippling; it is a feeling most people have felt at some point their life. It can creep up on a person and leave you feeling lost, anxious or depressed, seriously harming your mental health. With the many challenges the world is facing right now, loneliness feels like it’s constantly on our doorsteps. […]
by Cliona Perrick
It’s an unpopular opinion, but some film adaptations are just better than the book they’re based on. This doesn’t always mean that the book is bad – sometimes the visual effect in films can bring a great concept to life. While there’s an abundance of adaptations that don’t live up to their source material, here […]
by Katy Thornton
Having social anxiety after lockdown? Everyone might experience it. Being locked down in your home and isolated away from your friends and loved ones might impact you more than you ever think. However, there are some things you can do to decrease the effect of anxiety and get you back on track. It is crucial […]
by Ful Belin