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The Irish Wolfhound is an emblem of Irish culture and native Irish fauna. It is, on average, the biggest dog breed in the world, with males standing at roughly 32-34 inches at the shoulder, which makes them bigger than Great Danes and the like. Their enormous stature and hunting prowess made them popular across Eurasia, […]
by Felix Vanden Borre
Located in the Balkans, in Southeast Europe, Bulgaria is one of the least well-known countries in the EU. However, it is far from being an unremarkable country. Today it is becoming a popular tourist destination and it is easy to see why. Here is a brief overview of Bulgaria’s recent history and 15 facts that […]
by Nicole Hennessy
You’ve probably heard of the calories in/calories out concept if you’re conscious about your body’s health. his weight loss concept argues that you must burn more calories than you consume to lose weight. While this is accurate in theory, it’s a highly simplistic weight loss model in practice. For starters, the method ignores how the […]
by Sean Barrett
You might have noticed a sudden rise in pedestrian and bike lines popping up all over the place. You might have even questioned why. I mean, we have cars, so what’s the point? Well, walkability in cities is not just a new fad or craze, and it might be a very good thing, universally. […]
by Ashleigh Robyn Reeve
Analysing the world of the mendicants and their lifestyle through a contemporary lens Mendicants were fascinating and solitary communities who possessed an ornate charm and lived by a vow of absolute poverty and dedication to an ascetic way of life. They believed that they should live in a world of similar absolutes, just like their […]
by Gandharva Joshi
Many people are aware of the Irish contribution to the development of the United States because of the well-documented Irish diaspora in North America. The Irish diaspora in Latin and South America, on the other hand, is a different story. The majority of people are unaware of the significant roles played by the Irish in […]
by Sean Barrett
The Duality of Harry Clarke: A master stained-glass artist and a controversial illustrator Harry Patrick Clarke remains one of Ireland’s greatest stained glass artists and illustrators. His vivid imagination, combined with marvellous originality in his subject matters and his execution of the stained glass technique, truly makes him with a leading figure in the Irish […]
by Gandharva Joshi
One of the things helping us get through this pandemic is planning for the future. Whether you are saving for a trip or just looking for inspiration to start planning a trip in Eastern Europe, this is a list of 7 bucket list worthy destinations to add to your itinerary. This week, the Irish Times […]
by Nicole Hennessy
*Warning: cringe-worthy slang words ahead! “Would you just feck off! Whatever”. Ahh, the beautiful words of slang, where would we be without them? For some reason, slang just feels right. It’s casual, it’s quick and when you’re feeling angry, it erupts in a passionate display of grammatically incorrect phrases. Putting it bluntly, slang is fab, […]
by Grace Duffy