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Sustainable shopping is something that is becoming more and more popular, thrift shops have become both a trendy and sustainable way of shopping. Thrift shops are a great environmentally friendly and cheap option for a lot of young people today. Dublin city offers an array of great thrift shops, with lots of options and chances […]
by Cliona Perrick
Are you a foreign national residing in Dublin because of your studies or work? Are there any ingredients that you miss from the country you were raised in? No worries. If you live close to the heart of the city aka the city centre, Moore Street is the perfect place for food shopping as a […]
by Tami Pereira
Best Father Ted episodes for first timers Although produced by a British company, Father Ted is as Irish as it comes. From cultural references, to comedic style, Father Ted captures an Ireland that to some may seem unimaginable, but to others, very familiar. The show is loved by many across the nation and accurately regarded […]
by Dara Thornton
Before we get into the rivalry that seems to exist between the generations we first have to take a look at them all separately and see if any events affected their generations. We’re going to be comparing four different generations here, from the years of 1946 to 2010. Baby Boomers (1946-1964) This generation is a […]
by Katie Boland
Social media has played an essential part of our lives, this year more than ever. It has enabled us to keep in touch with friends and family, and support each other from afar through unpredictable times. However, it is not just individuals who have used the power of online social platforms to reign in a […]
by Emily Booth
Irish novels, that is, novels written by Irish authors, are ever important on the literary scene. Some of the most famous novels in the world came from Irish minds, for example Ulysses, The Picture of Dorian Gray, and Dracula. Ireland may be small but the literature is overflowing, with tons of Irish novels and authors […]
by Katy Thornton
Now that autumn is finally upon us, pumpkin lovers everywhere can rejoice. It is officially the month and season of all things pumpkin! If you like me, love all things that exude a cozy autumn vibe and also love the delicious seasonal vegetable that is the pumpkin, sit back, relax and enjoy this article filled […]
by Cliona Perrick
Glasses. A simple yet ingenious invention designed to help us visually deficient people to see. It isn’t rocket science, you pop them on and go about your day, enjoying the lack of blurriness. And then Covid-19 hit, which anyone who wears glasses will tell you, has made the process a minefield of inconvenience. For now, […]
by Laura Varley
Maybe you have never heard about Ogham before or maybe you have seen some rocks with weird lines and wondered what it could be? If you are curious and want to learn about Ogham keep reading! Pronunciation Before we get into the definition and understanding of how this ancient alphabet works, let’s clarify the pronunciation […]
by Judit Sadurni