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Ireland, also known as “The Emerald Isle”, is a striking island with spectacular scenery, splendid coasts, and scenic drives. Ireland is also popular for its ancient culture displayed through art galleries, food culture, and tranquil pubs with live music. But alongside its cultural attractions, Ireland has emerged as one of the preferred destinations for international […]
by Priyal Vadgama
This week, we were witness to the first glimpses of summer, a time of warmth and opportunities. Still, it is also a reminder of exam season for many of us, and with it comes the inevitable stress, fear, and doubt that many students are forced to endure. As we all know, exams are demanding in […]
by Sean Barrett
Irish student nurse, Leah Burke, discusses the frontline experience during Covid-19 and student pay. Leah Burke, a third-year student nurse from Athlone, has seen the best and worst when working in hospitals before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. Knowing that student nurses all over the country have put themselves and their loved ones at […]
by Leonardo Parada Borda
Iceland An outstanding figure of 99% of Iceland’s energy is generated by renewable energy. How magnificent is that? The renewable energy they use is geothermal energy and hydropower. When it comes to energy usage and energy sources, Iceland is sustainable with its approach. From Reykjavik Convention Bureau: “Reykjavik is a global centre for renewable energy […]
by Alison Law
The pandemic, which began more than a year ago, has left most of us scrambling to keep our lives and minds stitched together as best we can; how we do so differs dramatically from person to person. Some of you might have found solace in year-round spring cleans, or perhaps you’ve found comfort in food, […]
by Sean Barrett
To build the Soundtrack of your Life, I asked people which song helped them through this pandemic, because we all know music helps ease the mind during hard times. A lot of people talk about the soundtrack of their life, and methods exist online to build your own soundtrack, helping people think about how […]
by Laurine Tiran
Ireland is one of Europe’s most expensive countries for third-level education, according to student representative bodies. College fees are one of the most problematic situations a student faces in Ireland. According to The Zurich Cost of Education Survey 2020, students who are residents of Ireland can be paying annual fees up to €8,467 with […]
by Leonardo Parada Borda
Ainsley Hamill is a London-based Scottish singer-songwriter, who has studied music at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow. She has just released her album Not Just Ship Land on 31 March and I had the chance to have a short interview with her to talk about her latest record. Review: Lana Del Rey – […]
by Aron Debreceni
Music is the heartbeat that helps us through life’s experiences, good and bad; music allows us to express our true selves in an artistic way. Like many creatives, musicians have been able to adapt and conquer during this time of isolation. It has allowed them to focus on their musiccraft and also experiment with new […]
by KathyAnn Murphy