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Europe’s borders seem to be constantly in the headlines. Unfortunately, these headlines bring with them harrowing stories of human survival. The latest story that has been developing at Europe’s frontier is situated on the border of Poland (the EU) and Belarus. The Current situation Let me briefly summarise the current debacle. 2020 saw the Belarus […]
by Ronan Kirby
As we get ready to ring out 2021 and set our sights on 2022, there’s no better time to review what has been a very exciting year for Irish literature. These ten highly acclaimed novels will make the perfect stocking filler for the book lover in your life. Actress From Anne Enright, the author of […]
by Caoilfhinn Hegarty
If you spend any amount of time with an Irish person, be it at home or abroad, around Christmas time, sooner or later they are bound to mention The Late Late Toy Show. Usually simply known as “the toy show”, this annual broadcast was watched in over 150 countries in 2021 owing to its importance […]
by Caoilfhinn Hegarty
I think it is safe to say that the majority of people are aware of the presence of domestic abuse in society. It is an ongoing societal problem that knows no borders or class. Domestic abuse seems to differentiate from other societal problems. People tend to adopt a “that’s not my business” stance. Perhaps you […]
by Ronan Kirby
It’s official, Christmas and its surrounding festivities have arrived. This time of year consistently evokes an expectation of a magical white winter wonderland. Unfortunately, Ireland’s climate doesn’t always make this a reality. Luckily, we are only a short flight away from some of the world’s most renowned skiing destinations. European ski resorts attract people from […]
by Ronan Kirby
The 30th of November 2021 will be a date marked in Barbados’ history books, as the country transitions into a republic. It was a significant moment for the former British colony, which had kept Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom as its queen since its independence in the sixties. As the Barbadian flag flies over […]
by Caoilfhinn Hegarty
The hecticness of our daily lives, having to precariously balance our work, personal and familial commitments, makes it easy to forget that our daily decisions and life experiences impact our wellbeing – mentally, emotionally and physically – what we commonly refer to as our quality of life. Quality of life (QOL) is defined in terms […]
by Charlotte Pitts
Have you ever wondered how Ireland’s unemployment benefits compare to our EU counterparts? Are we over- or under-performing in this area? Throughout 2021, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) have been pressuring politicians to reevaluate our current “inadequate” unemployment benefit. In June of this year, Leo Varadkar said when the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) […]
by Ronan Kirby
Have you ever had a public figure, be it a celebrity or maybe a social media influencer from your city, that you’ve felt especially close to? Almost as if you had a real-life friendship with them. You compliment them under their Instagram pictures, stay on top of their career milestones, defend them against criticism, and […]
by Caoilfhinn Hegarty