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Simple Recipes to Reduce Food Waste and Use Up Those Pesky Leftovers – Part 2: The Pie Edition

Only one three-letter word causes more salivation and anticipation than pie, but that doesn’t involve food… usually. Sweet or savoury, the flakey goodness of a freshly baked pie is without equal. So, as a treat, I’m giving you four mouth-watering recipes that aren’t just good for the environment, but good for your pocket as well. […]

by Mark Comerford

Posted 6 years ago

Lifestyle

The Importance of Booking Your Smear Test

Booking your smear test is hugely important, but that’s not to say it isn’t a daunting prospect. In Ireland, at the age of 25, women are invited to have a free smear test done every three years, to screen for cervical cancer, or other potentially harmful cells. It is a quick procedure, but many women […]

by Katy Thornton

Posted 6 years ago

CultureMoviesWhat's On

5 times birthday boy Leonardo Dicaprio demonstrated he is one of the the best actors of his generation

On November 11, 1974, a star was born. Leonardo Dicaprio is not just a hard-working activist to admire but also one of the best actors of his generation. To commemorate his 46 years we will tell you why. Happy birthday, Leo! From Critters 3 to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, the American actor has […]

by Tami Pereira

Posted 6 years ago

CultureLiterature

Oscar Wilde: an Irish referent

What makes Oscar Wilde an Irish referent? Throughout the 18th century, Dublin underwent economic development that destroyed its stifling medieval walls and built modern bridges in their place. Due to the Ascendancy, the city was divided between those who made the decisions and had freedom of action, and those whose position and, in general, life, […]

by Judit Sadurni

Posted 6 years ago

HealthLifestyle

7 Foods To Avoid Having On An Empty Stomach

It is patently obvious that missing breakfast is not healthy, since it is the most important meal of the day. Not many people know, though, that you can’t eat anything you want in the morning, that certain foods aren’t as healthy for us if they’re eaten on an empty stomach. If we think about breakfast, […]

by Ananya Vatsa

Posted 6 years ago

Current Affairs

Is social media creating a more polarised society?

Over the last number of years, there has been an increasing debate suggesting that society as a whole is now more divided than ever. America has been at the forefront of this debate, as it has become increasingly polarised, with tensions between the right and left eventually boiling over into riots and violent clashes on […]

by Aoife McDowell

Posted 6 years ago

Culture

The Dark History of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a beloved and widely celebrated holiday in America as well as other countries including Canada and Brazil. The holiday is most widely celebrated in America. The annual holiday usually celebrates the year’s blessings and harvests. In America the holiday occurs on the last Thursday in November. Thanksgiving is a holiday that is becoming […]

by Cliona Perrick

Posted 6 years ago

Culture

Discovering sign languages: why are they different from each other?

Numerous times, I have been asked this question: “Why don’t all deaf people choose to use the same sign language? It would be much easier, they could all communicate!” The most straightforward answer I can think of is another question: “Why don’t all hearing people choose to use the same spoken language? It would be […]

by Julia Villanueva

Posted 6 years ago

CultureLifestyleScience

All you need to know about Science Week 2020

What is Science Week? Science Week is an event held every November in Ireland. Its objective is to promote popular interest in science during a whole week of events and workshops. This year’s 2020 is the 25th anniversary of Science Week, and its goal is to offer a range of opportunities for the public to […]

by Judit Sadurni

Posted 6 years ago

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Simple Recipes to Reduce Food Waste and Use Up Those Pesky Leftovers – Part 2: The Pie Edition

The Importance of Booking Your Smear Test

5 times birthday boy Leonardo Dicaprio demonstrated he is one of the the best actors of his generation

Oscar Wilde: an Irish referent

7 Foods To Avoid Having On An Empty Stomach

Is social media creating a more polarised society?

The Dark History of Thanksgiving

Discovering sign languages: why are they different from each other?

All you need to know about Science Week 2020