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“Dearly beloved, if anyone knows of any reason why these two should not be married, speak now or forever hold your peace”. Coronavirus: “I object!”. Getting hitched is supposed to be a time of joy, happiness, and, yes, a little bit of pre-wedding jitters, but what young couples in Ireland are dealing with instead are […]
by Grace Duffy
June is Pride Month in many countries around the world. It started in the US to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Riots, but has since grown to signify much more to the LGBTQ+ community. In Dublin, the first pride parade was held in 1983 and has grown to become one of the largest and most popular […]
by Nicole Hennessy
Sustainable clothing is a hot topic in Ireland at the moment. Although the demand for sustainably made clothing is on the rise, fast fashion stores are still the easiest to access and most common places where we buy our clothes. Often it can be difficult to find sustainable clothes we like and can afford. Here […]
by Christine Brungard
Now we know what Bo Burnham was up to during his lockdown. Inside is his new Netflix show, which he developed alone in his Los Angeles home throughout 2020. And, if its story and the evidence of our own eyes are to be trusted, it was not a haphazardly thrown-together creation to pass the time. […]
by Sean Barrett
Being an Au Pair is a common option for students who want to travel to a different country and learn a language without having to spend a lot of money. I have been an Au Pair in Ireland for two years now, and am here to help everyone who has questions about how to become […]
by Christine Brungard
“Accept cookies to continue.” If this sounds familiar and you’ve always wondered what exactly you’re agreeing to, then keep reading. In an online age of conspiracy theories, Edward Snowden, and Instagram, our private lives have never been more public. Not to mention that oftentimes we are forced to agree to confusing terms and conditions in […]
by Grace Duffy
The Summer holidays are nearing and the weather is getting better. Restrictions are progressively lifting and a subtle sense of normalcy is establishing itself. This return to a “normal” life involves the Irish government’s maxim of this summer being essentially “outdoors”. In the cities too, the virtues of an outdoor summer in Ireland had been […]
by Felix Vanden Borre
Understanding the Benefits of journaling has progressed dramatically in recent years. There are several reasons why anyone can use the practice of journaling as a form of self-expression, decompression, and daily thankfulness. Journaling is one of the most accessible hobbies; there are no obstacles to entry and no gatekeepers or preconceptions in journaling. Everyone and […]
by Sean Barrett
Glorious Iceland, where the floor really is made of lava and there’s enough natural beauty to make you say Ja Ja Ding Dong. If you’ve already been, congratulations! If not, what are you waiting for? In the next few lines, I’m going to tell you the 9 best facts about Iceland, so relax, pour yourself […]
by Grace Duffy