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Constance Gore Booth, later known as Countess Markievicz or simply Madame, was certainly cut from different cloth. Born a member of the Anglo-Irish aristocracy in 1868, the Countess would die penniless in a charity house after giving her wealth away…
Life in Ireland is complex. We are a unique people, with unique traditions, characteristics, culture and foibles. In this list, I explore the critical aspects of life in Ireland that everyone should know, whether they’re just thinking about moving here…
Unconsciously separating artists and songs into different genres has been a constant within the music industry since its formative years; by having a favourite music genre, music lovers are able to explore and collect new songs to enjoy with ease.…
After the coronavirus pandemic halted new music releases last year, this year is set to see a massive range of newly released music from some of the world’s top artists. In this article we have picked some of the most…
Braille allows blind people to read and write autonomously, but due to its price and poor variety, access to books and literature is highly limited. This makes it very difficult to approach culture and have a decent education, and further…
The music in a movie tells us when to be extra suspicious of that dodgy-looking character hanging around the princess or to be panicked that the surfer dude is about to be Jaws’ entrée. A great soundtrack, be it a…
With his influence stretching from music, to film, to fashion, David Bowie is considered among the greatest and most groundbreaking artists and musicians of all time. However, despite being best known for songs such as “Let’s Dance”, “Space Oddity”, and…
Recently I’ve had the opportunity to be brought into a world where fictional characters come to life in the form of Cosplay. My guide was a bubbly Canadian girl with vivid bright green hair, echoing her interesting and vibrant personality,…
Ireland has its way of surprising the world with its old and new discoveries. The country’s exceptional food and drinks have already won our hearts, as Ireland’s welcoming hospitality continues to attract tourists. Still, Ireland always finds new ways of…
