We Irish sure are fond of a cuppa!
We sure are fond of an aul cuppa here and there, aren’t we? You simply cannot be Irish or live in Ireland and not drink tea, sure you can’t?! Let’s face it, Ireland is barely half the country it is…
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How to be a local hero and help your favourite small business for life after lockdown
Be a local hero and buy a coupon. This is the simple message of Lean On Me. A group of Limerick volunteers have come together to support their favourite local businesses which are currently closed due to Covid-19 government restrictions. …
Radio in Ireland: Why is radio so appealing to the Irish?
Just what exactly is it that makes radio so appealing to the Irish? Is it the chatty nature of it? The companionship it offers? Its relatability? Or might it simply be due to the fact that radio (as well as…
Culture shocks for the Irish in Spain: My personal experience
From regular lobster-esque sunburn to the all-too-familiar “are you from London” question, let’s just say life in Spain hasn’t been all rosy since my move from Galway to Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain, back in June of 2018. Culture shock…
Gratitude Journal: how to make yourself happier
We wouldn’t be humans if we didn’t have bad thoughts. Love and hatred both rule the world, but even the last one seems to be the more prevalent. When the balance tips so much on one side, the other option…
“Here it is cold”: What might surprise a Russian in Ireland?
When you leave your country at a young age, you do not know much about the outside world. Coming from Russia, where the school curriculum revolves around everything Russian, I had only a vague idea of what Europe was like,…
Irish food combinations that’ll make your jaw drop
Ireland is a small country with a distinct gastronomic taste. While the Japanese take pride in their sushi and sashimi, the French stick to their truffles and snails, and the Italians eat their prosciutto on a piece of bruschetta bread,…
Eating Healthy During Quarantine
Being at home for so long and leading a sedentary life due to the Coronavirus pandemic can cause major changes in our organisms. Therefore, this can be a great opportunity to change our eating habits and feel full of energy.…
Messages from spiritual teachers to coexist with coronavirus anxiety
Currently, Covid-19 is undoubtedly a threat to our physical as well as mental health. On this occasion, lots of healthcare facilities are introducing us to clinical methods to handle Coronavirus anxiety. However, what is the meaning of “handling anxiety”? Is…
Productive Quarantine: Develop Your Hidden Talents During Lockdown
There are two types of people during quarantine: the ones who watch Netflix all day and all night long and procrastinate and the ones that try to be productive. If you are part of the ‘productive quarantine’ group, keep reading,…