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A brief history of the Irish Defence Forces and what are they doing? For some people entering into Ireland, it might come as a shock to discover that the country has an army. Even for some people who have spent their entire lives on the island, an army just doesn’t seem like something Ireland has, […]
by Dara Thornton
Christmas is a time of the year when children and adults alike can give in to the merrier side of themselves. From the twinkling multi-coloured lights, to the cinnamon-scented drinks, candles and crafts, Christmas is delightfully all-consuming for those few weeks in December. As a person who starts thinking about Christmas in July, I more […]
by Laura Varley
Ready for the weekend? During Covid, it is time to chill out and let your feelings settle down. To help with this, Babylon brings you ‘Be Mine’, a new single by the Irish singer Stephen Cooper from his solo project Fly the Nest Stephen Cooper is back. A month after releasing his most popular song […]
by Tami Pereira
A Grad’s Guide to college College can be some of the most educational, frustrating, funny and stressful times of a young person’s life. The 3 to 4 years you spend at university can be a great learning opportunity to mature and grow as a person. With all that being said it can also cause a […]
by Cliona PerrickIn this world that is ever switching to digital, it’s important to continue shopping in bookshops and making use of your local libraries. This is a list of Dublin’s best bookshops and libraries. 15 Irish Novels You Should Be Reading Derek Mahon: A Walk Through His Life and Work Dublin’s Best Bookshops Hodges Figgis, Dawson […]
by Katy Thornton
With a second lockdown looking to be in our near future, it means a lot of people could be at home once more, without a lot to keep them occupied. For the first lockdown, we saw people, baking, running, and coming together as a community. We were lucky that the Irish weather was so nice […]
by Katie Boland
Do you want to know our Top 5 Irish cultural magazines? Keep reading! Ireland has always had a very diverse media market. With titles such as: Time, The Economist or Hello!, they present a large number of international magazine titles. Among the best-selling Irish magazines are: RTÉ Guide, Irish Tatler, In Dublin, Phoenix and Ireland’s […]
by Judit Sadurni
The impacts of exercise on mental health The fact that there are a huge number of mental and physical benefits to exercise is probably not news to you. Exercising regularly can do wonders for your body and brain, including a slew of benefits for your mental health. Amidst all of the uncertainty we are enduring, […]
by Marieke Oggel
Seven horror films to spook you out It’s been a long year, but spooky season is finally here, and what better way to celebrate than by scaring ourselves to sleep with some of the best horror films. While we’ve spent nearly an entire year watching the horrors of the news, it’s now time to unwind […]
by Dara Thornton