The Irishman: a review
Martin’s back at it again. We decided to sit down quietly and watch the 3hours and 29 minutes of movie: The Irishman by Martin Scorsese. And, it was all worth it in the end. The title could fool you. I’m…
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Metalhead Series: 9 Alternative Metal bands from Ireland
Had enough of annoying Christmas jingles? No problem, just listen to some alternative metal! There are a great number of excellent alternative metal bands from Ireland that you could listen to instead. Alternative metal is a fusion that mixes heavy…
Winter Lights turns Dublin into a magical Eden (PHOTO)
Winter Lights Dublin takes place in 14 locations. Winter Lights Dublin, an event that changes the city into a winter wonderland with Christmas lighting installations, has returned to Ireland’s capital for the second time after great success in 2018. The…
St. Nicholas Day: Happy holidays from around the globe!
Today is St. Nicholas Day! Happy holidays from around the globe! This continental European holiday is celebrated every year in December. But who was this infamous St. Nick? How is he celebrated around the world? Read more to find out!…
Irish Christmas songs and carols from the 17th century to today
Irish Christmas songs and carols are enjoyed worldwide throughout the holiday season. How did this seasonal musical tradition emerge in Ireland? Read more to find out! Irish Christmas songs have been a feature of holiday celebrations dating back centuries.…
Dublin kicks off its 2019 Christmas tree lighting
Dublin Christmas tree lighting starts off the festive season with a total of 30 Christmas trees being lit in around the city. Dublin is ahead of New York City when it comes to Christmas tree lighting. The Irish capital began…
Last Polar Express stop: Christmas Markets in Ireland
Have a look at this list featuring the most iconic and meticulously picked Christmas Markets in Ireland. Ready to jump on the most “holly-jolly” train journey around Ireland? With so many heartfelt traditions, today’s sweetest moments look slightly different for…
Metalhead Series: 9 Metalcore bands from Ireland
We already had a look at the metalcore bands hailing from Dublin, but what about the rest of Ireland? The metal scene in Ireland is surprisingly diverse for such a small island, and especially surprising for a subgenre like metalcore.…
Historical photos of Ireland: an unseen glimpse of the 1950s
Ireland in Focus: Photographing the 1950s is a photography exhibition currently on at the Collins Barracks showing historical photos of Ireland, including never seen before photos from Henri Cartier-Bresson. On the 20th of November, 2019 the National Museum of Ireland…