CULTURE & LIFESTYLE

“If Dublin were to be destroyed, Ulysses could be used to rebuild it brick by brick”; Country celebrates 100 years of the classic by James Joyce

The 2nd of February 2022 marks one hundred years since the publication of the modernist masterpiece Ulysses by James Joyce. Building on successful global Bloomsday initiatives in 2020 and 2021, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Ireland’s global diplomatic network will mark the centenary of Joyce’s ground-breaking work throughout 2022 with a extensive programme of … Read more

India’s 73rd Republic Day Celebrations in Ireland by CICI

India’s 73rd Republic Day programs were virtually conducted in style by the CICI – Confederation of Indian Communities Ireland. The chief guest of this program was His Excellency Honourable Indian Ambassador, Akhilesh Mishra. This virtual event was anchored by Bindu Nair. There were a lot of programs organized by different dance and music schools. Dharmendra … Read more

Ireland honours India’s Republic Day with tricolour illumination of Cork and Limerick City Halls

India had celebrated its 73rd Republic Day on 26th January and the Republic of Ireland also showed their love towards India with a special gift. Cork City Hall and Limerick City Hall were illuminated in tricolour to represent the Indian flag on the day. Ireland and India share a same history of British colonialism and … Read more

The Little Post Shop In Blanchardstown Village – Encouraging Ireland’s Stay Local, Shop Local

Welcome to this cute little post office in Blanchardstown village which has been beautifully decorated to invite the spring season. Blanchardstown Post Office Blanchardstown Post Office, located in Blanchardstown village in Dublin, Ireland is all set for the spring season. People who come here are greeted by the cheerful décor, which was created by the … Read more

Breakfast At The Hungry Monkey-One Of Dublin’s Cosiest Cafes

The Hungry Monkey. An interesting name a warm Christmas décor and a cheeky monkey at the door. The Hungry Monkey Our today’s search for a new breakfast in Dublin led us to the Hungry Monkey, which was only a 4-minute drive from the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre. Located in Mulhuddart Village in Dublin 15, the Hungry … Read more

Ireland ranks top in EU for number of people eating fruits and vegetables daily for health

Ireland ranked top amongst EU Member States where people eat more fruits and vegetables daily. A study by Eurostat tried to find out the percentage of people consuming the recommended 5 portions of fruits and vegetables daily in EU through a survey in 2019. The survey included people aged 15 and above. According to their … Read more

Not just a Christmas tree, see the beautiful ‘Christmas Village’ created by Indian Family in Ireland

‘A bungalow with antiquity and white snow all over the roof. Next to it is a cattle shed covered with snow. Baby Jesus resting on a straw mat near the manger while Joseph and Mary stand beside. Angels and kings bowing down to the sights activate the scene.’ So the view does not end there. … Read more

Don’t leave your car engine running and unattended during defrosting; You could face €2,000 fine and 3 months imprisonment

Do you leave your car engine running and step out in order to defrost the vehicle? Be careful, this can lead to a fine of €2,000 and imprisonment up to three months. According to the Regulation 87 of the Road Traffic (Construction, Equipment and Use of Vehicles) Regulations, 1963, leaving the vehicle unattended with the … Read more

‘Beautiful World, Where Are You’ by Sally Rooney voted Novel of the Year at An Post Irish Book Awards

Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney has been voted Novel of the Year at the An Post Irish Book Awards 2021. Rooney’s previous novel Normal People too had won the award earlier in the same category. We Don’t Know Ourselves: A Personal History of Ireland Since 1958 by Fintan O’Toole won Non-Fiction Book … Read more

Dublin becomes 7th best city in the world in Lonely Planet’s 2022 List; Jury mentions ‘warm and friendly’ people

Dublin has been named the seventh best city to visit in the world in 2022 by Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2022 full list will be published today where names of best countries, cities and regions will be revealed. Auckland in New Zealand ranked as the top city to visit in 2022 followed … Read more