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Ireland, despite its small size, is home to scores of world-renowned Irish authors, both classic and contemporary. The Emerald Isle has such a rich, turbulent, and unforgettable history, recorded extensively in its literary canon, that it seems nearly impossible to narrow down this list to the six brilliant works of Irish literature. But, I’ve given […]
by Melanie Romero
As the weather gets colder and things start to slow down, this could be the perfect time to adopt a furry friend. There are animals in need of homes, and homes in need of animals, so why not visit one of Dublin’s animal shelters? Even if you are not interested in adopting, you could give […]
by Keara Long
The end of the year can be a tough time: the weather is often cold, the days are shorts and the nights are long. Students are going through exams and many people are still looking for jobs. If most people are getting ready to celebrate Christmas, open gifts and see their loved one, for some […]
by Alexiane Bacle
This pandemic, rampant with self-isolation blues (but loads of self-reflection), has wreaked havoc on our mental health. With more alone time with ourselves, it seems we’ve been searching for mental distractions in any way, shape or form – Netflixing, baking, cooking, writing, knitting. How can we forget listening? The embarrassing amount of time I’ve spent […]
by Melanie Romero
CHRISTMAS TRAVEL: Can Irish citizens and residents book flights or ferries home? Is it okay to schedule a journey abroad from Ireland? These are just some of the questions that have been asked all week in households here in Dublin and in far-flung areas of the country. There is no rule to prohibit anyone from […]
by Ananya Vatsa
Making homemade decorations and gifts is a great way to add a personal touch to Christmas. You can use up some of the things you were about to throw away, or don’t use anymore. Or personalise gifts for each person. This also helps with reducing waste, contributing to the action against climate change. All of […]
by Michaela Moriarty
Since the declaration of the Covid-19 pandemic, life seemed as if it ceased to exist for the majority of us. The same daily activities that we took for granted seemed no less than huge feats. Walking to the park, going to the gym, embracing someone, and as little as seeing a person’s face seems like […]
by Marina Tricard
Perfectionism is not a concept you’re unfamiliar with. It’s not a foreign notion to most of us. The requirement, the need, to be perfect. That’s what it means to be a perfectionist. It is an impossible goal to aim towards, yet some even think of it as a positive trait to endorse on themselves. What […]
by Sol Natalia Dieguez
In recent months, many large cities across Europe have seen a spike in anti-mask protests and activism. Madrid, London, Berlin, Paris, Rotterdam and even Dublin have seen anti-mask protests, with large numbers of people showing up to protest against general covid restrictions. The movement is gaining more support every day. However, with infection cases and […]
by Aoife McDowell