Motherfoclóir!
Editor Lauren Mulvihill talks to author Darach Ó Séaghdha about his journey through the Irish language. Darach Ó Séaghdha, Irish language enthusiast and author of Motherfoclóir: Dispatches from a Not So Dead Language, has had an eventful few years. The Irish for ‘eventful’, by the way, is ‘eachtrach’; this word can also mean ‘adventurous’, but shouldn’t be confused with the Irish word ‘éachtach’, which means … Continue reading Motherfoclóir!
Lost In Transit
Aditi Udayabhaskar examines the ups and downs of life as a Third Culture Kid. Home. The word invokes feelings of warmth, happiness and a familiarity to a certain place or person in the world. It’s somewhere you instinctively know will make everything alright in the end. Imagine turning that entire idea on its head – what do you have? A sense of the unknown, exposure … Continue reading Lost In Transit
Return Of The ‘Boom’ – Still Facing Gloom
As the Irish economy begins to improve, are we in danger of replicating the mistakes of the Celtic Tiger, asks Rebecca Stone Homelessness in Ireland: the Facts As of late June 2017, the population of known homeless individuals in Ireland stood at 7,941 – the highest number on record. The number of homeless families has increased by 27% in the past year. 1 in 3 … Continue reading Return Of The ‘Boom’ – Still Facing Gloom
Budget Beauty Buys
There’s no need to break the bank when it comes to beauty, says Aoife Walsh ‘Influencer’ is a term we are all well acquainted with these days. How many of us follow fashion and beauty bloggers on our social media? We are bombarded with information on what the best, newest product is to help you achieve the most perfect on-trend makeup look. Unfortunately, as students, … Continue reading Budget Beauty Buys
From Food to Fame: The Rise of Internet Sensation James Kavanagh
Sadhbh Sullivan Dublin-based social media star James Kavanagh has quickly earned his place at the top table of Ireland’s leading influencers within the past two years. In an era saturated by bloggers and social media users eager to rise to the top, the Snapchat sensation’s path to fame has been both unique and unexpected. Having followed James for the past year, I was eager to … Continue reading From Food to Fame: The Rise of Internet Sensation James Kavanagh
College Bag Essentials
Staff writer Sadhbh Sullivan shares her top tips for packing your college bag this semester. We are all guilty of carrying some of the most unnecessary items in our bags. In fact, the average college-goer’s bag is likely to contain several unwanted receipts, a broken iPhone charger and traces of the night out before. Life is hectic, and there’s simply not enough time in the … Continue reading College Bag Essentials
Autumn/Winter Trend Report
By Katie Burke Now that our five minutes of Summer is over and we’ve been breezily brought into the chillier months, it’s time to dive into the high street and see what key trends are in store for us this Autumn/Winter. Red Alert Possibly the biggest trend to come from the AW17 runway shows, this colour has now become a staple on the high street. … Continue reading Autumn/Winter Trend Report