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As Joel watched the sun set at half-past-eight on his second week in Dublin, he realised that he had much more to learn about Irish weather than he had anticipated. Yes, the 25-year-old postgraduate student from India packed the rain jackets and umbrella that his university had instructed international students to, but hearing the radio […]
by Azmia Riaz
As the people of the northern hemisphere start to leave the summer months behind, say a solemn farewell to shorts and sundresses, and start wrapping themselves up just a little bit warmer, there is a justified general feeling of sadness as we prepare ourselves for several cold winter months. Sure, the brown, yellow, and orange […]
by Thomas Cleary
If the phrase “Mica redress” had not yet come your way this year, then you will have likely heard all about it by now after a demonstration was held in the nation’s capital last Friday, the 9th of October. It is clear that it is an issue that has inflamed the passions of a vocal […]
by Caoilfhinn Hegarty
Four days ago, a crowd gathered in Smithfield Square. Armed with protest signs and the power of good music, thousands of Dubliners came together in a breathtaking display of resilience to save The Cobblestone, a historic pub in the city. Developers have approached Dublin City Council to build a 9-storey hotel where The Cobblestone currently […]
by Azmia Riaz
When former British Media Minister John Whittingdale included popular comedy Derry Girls in his list of ‘distinctly British’ TV shows there was much eye-brow raising from both the cast and crew, and the general Irish public. Taking inspiration from Mr Whittingdale, we’ve created this list of our top ten shows that are distinctly Irish. Normal […]
by Caoilfhinn Hegarty
Its nickname of the ‘Emerald Isle’ didn’t come from nowhere. Ireland’s expansive green landscapes, stretching coastlines and rugged mountain ranges means this small island is not short of opportunities for you to admire the Irish countryside – if you don’t mind pulling up your hiking boots and hitting the hills, of course. From Ireland’s ample […]
by Charlotte Pitts
The state of Irish festivals under lockdown One of the most frustrating things about the Coronavirus pandemic has been the constant cancellation of events and festivals around the country. Stay at home and social distancing measures meant that anything involving groups of people was cancelled. The uncertainty of the trajectory of the virus meant that […]
by Thomas Cleary
Ever since the coronavirus hit, there has been a worldwide surge in card and contactless payment methods. This was partly due to (now disproven) worries that exchanging cash hand-to-hand would spread the illness, and partly because of the amount of people who began shopping at home during lockdowns. For most this has been hugely convenient, […]
by Caoilfhinn Hegarty
Moving away from home is a monumental step, but one that comes with both difficulties and hardships. It’s a transition period that is the gateway to a new beginning and a hopeful future but, ironically, sometimes it won’t let us escape from our pasts. Research has already shown us that the transition that migrants face […]
by Charlotte Pitts