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The pandemic has strained everything it possibly could: our economies, jobs, mental health and of course, our relationships. It’s a relief that now we’re gradually becoming more able to see our loved ones, family and friends, some of whom we haven’t seen for months on end as a result of lockdowns worldwide. But are some […]
by Charlotte Pitts
Ireland has a lot to offer foreign tourists, from the rich history, to the gorgeous scenery, to the lively bar culture. Aside from the less-than-fabulous weather, there’s no lack of things for tourists to see and experience — even the food has gotten less inedible over the last couple decades. This all shows in the […]
by Thomas Cleary
Last week’s release of the sixth assessment report on climate change by the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), revealed that some impacts of climate change are now irreversible, including rapidly rising sea levels and the vast melting of arctic ice sheets and glaciers. For those of us only just beginning the first stages of […]
by Charlotte Pitts
A different country, a different language, different customs. You’ve been thrown into the deep end in a new, unfamiliar environment so it’s no wonder that you may be feeling a little overwhelmed and well, maybe even lonely. Simply put, it is thought that we feel lonely because we need to belong, and so we try […]
by Charlotte Pitts
COVID has been a major spanner in the works for our travel plans, to say the least, and continues to be. Despite things getting moving again, fluctuating cases, quarantining measures and vaccination restrictions mean it may be some time before we reach normality when travelling abroad. In the meantime, we still want to seek out […]
by Charlotte PittsAs children, making friends was so easy. Does anyone really even remember trying to make friends in primary school? It seemed to just happen organically, whether it was because other kids lived on the same street as you or because you just so happened to be sitting next to each other on the first day […]
by Thomas Cleary
“The Cattle Raid of Cooley”, also known as Táin Bó Cúailnge is one of the most renowned stories in the Ulster Cycle in Irish mythology. Unlike the Mythological cycle in Irish mythology, which is about magic and folklore, the Ulster Cycle tells the tales of heroes, wars, and legendary figures. The Ulster Cycle is centered […]
by Unnimaya ChakrapaniTexas, the Lone Star State and birthplace of a southern drawl that just makes you feel welcome. Bless your heart. If you’ve already been, count yourself lucky, and, if you were hoping to travel there soon, then keep reading because we’re going to share with you the five best places you should visit on your […]
by Grace Duffy
English has its variants depending on the country you are in. Therefore, when you go to a certain country, you will have to learn certain words or expressions that are used there. American English is not the same as British English, and English vocabulary in Ireland has its own particularities too. So, if you come […]
by Liz Gutierrez