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So, you’ve finally finished the last draft, you’ve tweaked every chapter to death, and now comes the task of publishing your precious book. But wait! How do you even go about doing that? Will you be an overnight success? What if they steal your ideas? If these thoughts have plagued you whilst you Google and […]
by Grace Duffy
There are many reasons why people in their early 20s choose to travel. As kids, we usually have the first 20 or so years of our lives roughly planned out. First, you go to primary school until you’re around 12, then secondary/high school until you’re 17-19, and then, if you want, you go to college […]
by Thomas Cleary
Ever feel overwhelmed, unfocused, or guilty that all you seem to do these days is drag yourself around? You could be suffering from burnout. If you think this might be the case or maybe you’re desperately looking for a way to get back on track, then keep reading. Because, in this article, we’re going to […]
by Grace Duffy
Irish pubs, what can we say, they’re everywhere. No matter where you go in this world, no matter how remote the destination, you will always turn a corner and stumble across the familiar site of shamrocks, Guinness and, yes, even some Irish stew. Maybe it’s our accents or perhaps it’s the jovial spirit, but it […]
by Grace Duffy
Prior to Saint Patrick’s spread of Christianity to Ireland, pagan beliefs and practices reigned supreme. Celtic pagan festivals were held throughout the year, following the Sun’s cycles. The equinoxes in the spring and fall, as well as the shortest and longest days of the year, were all significant. The four Celtic festivals: between tradition and […]
by Sean Barrett
Almost every country has its own influencers, just like there are Irish influencers. Influencers are people who have a higher than average followership who they are interacting with, and “influencing” by showing parts of their life and introducing (new) products. Influencers are a new phenomenon compared to how celebrities were made ten years ago. Today, […]
by Christine Brungard
Fostering Adopting a pet is a huge responsibility. Not just the extra expenses, but your time, your routine, everything is going to change. Therefore, it is necessary to plan each and every step with all the members in your home and come to a decision. There are many other ways to get a pet apart from […]
by Unnimaya Chakrapani
Football, soccer, whatever you want to call it, is finally here. After a delay in 2020 (thanks a lot, Covid), the kick-off for the UEFA Euro has officially begun and there have been more controversies and injuries than you can shake a stick at! However, more interesting than the matches taking place, are the different […]
by Grace Duffy
Ireland is a great place to live. People are friendly and will tell you about the important things you need to know. However, when you are in a country for the first time, it is good to have some knowledge about everyday life. Most people inform themselves enough to know that people drive on the […]
by Christine Brungard