Dublin Dogos Are A Rugby Team With A Difference
Dublin Dogos RFC is no ordinary rugby club. They dream of a world without walls, where everyone is welcome. A world where a shared love of rugby connects communities and…
A History Of The Irish In Argentina
The Irish diaspora, a diverse community with a common heritage, inhabits every corner of the globe. The story of one far-flung community in South America, which grew to become the fifth largest Irish diaspora…
Here’s To Our Plastic Fantastic Future
There are times when I despair for the future of our planet. I’m usually in the supermarket when this happens, muttering to myself about the impossibility of buying anything that’s…
We Need to Plant 20% More Trees in Urban Areas. Here’s Why.
We need 20 percent more trees in cities. Fire up your saplings, people! Planting 20 percent more trees in our cities would double the benefits that we already get from…
Discover Ireland’s Hidden Gems And Make Life Richer
Ireland is famous for its amazing scenery, but alongside the most well-known beauty spots are many hidden gems known only to locals. Now, thanks to those clever people at Gym+Coffee, it’s easy to…
Why Ireland Will Not Win Eurovision Unless We Change our Gameplay
We have got to stop playing safe if we ever want to win the Eurovision, says Nicole Buckler. The Eurovision is as camp as a row of tents, we all…
The Truth About the Viking Invasion of Ireland
What’s your image of the Vikings who invaded Ireland? A ferocious and merciless people, intent on taking whatever they could at any cost? According to Neil Hegarty, author of The…
Essential Life Hacks
Here are some hints and tips from our 2018 edition to make your life a little easier.
There are More Fatal Motorcycle Crashes on a Full Moon, and it’s Even Worse on a Supermoon
This is for all of you who think that astrological movements don’t affect our lives… The full moon is associated with an increased risk of fatal motorcycle crashes in the…
Weird & Wonderful Irish Inventions That Changed The World
Ireland has always been called the land of saints and scholars. But there’s much more to us than that. We’re also a land of inventors, engineers, explorers, entrepreneurs and great…
Holistic Therapies For Animals
Holistic therapies for humans have grown in popularity over the past number of years. Many people use these therapies to manage chronic health problems, or just to stay healthy. But…
Old Moore’s 2018 Predictions: the Post-Mortem
Old Moore’s Almanac, that much-loved institution, has been published annually since 1764. Over the course of its long history, it has intrigued and fascinated readers with its amazingly accurate predictions.…
The Next Generation of Robotic Weeders Are About to Hit the Market
Technology is getting rid of herbicides and hand-weeding. Woohoo! Vegetables like lettuce, broccoli, tomatoes, and onions and called “speciality crops” because they aren’t mass-produced like corn, wheat and soybeans. There…
Is This The World’s Most Beautiful Bookshop?
It’s hard to believe that the Ateneo Grand Splendid in Buenos Aires is a bookshop. This 100 year old converted theatre has a rich and varied history. The decline of…
Are Redheads From Ireland… And Other Ginger Myths
With Paddy’s Day almost upon us, we’ve decided to celebrate that most Irish of institutions. No, not leprechauns or Guinness – it is, of course, the mighty redhead. Red hair…
Top Travel Destinations For Irish Food Lovers
For lots of us, eating the local cuisine is a big part of the holiday experience. While France and Italy have traditionally been the top holiday destinations for food lovers,…
