British singer Ed Sheeran has completed a pentalogy of albums named after mathematical symbols. On the final recording of Subtract called symbol – he tries to articulate feelings from a difficult period of his life. The unusually personal songs, however, suffer from too much descriptiveness. In the accompanying TV documentary, the performer reiterates that he … Read more
In recent weeks it has become fashionable on TikTok for Spanish citizens, who are in other countries for vacations or work, to share videos telling if there are national products in the area. Now, some young Spaniards in Ireland have visited a typical Spanish product store and yes, all very nostalgic but very, very expensive. … Read more
Looking to buy or rent property in Italy or Ireland? It’s a good idea to consider how tourism impacts these markets. While Italy’s stunning lakes, delicious food, and rich culture attract millions of visitors each year, locals in its major cities like Milan, Rome, Venice, and Naples are facing stiff competition for affordable housing. Airbnb’s … Read more
British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran wins another lawsuit over plagiarism. A New York jury has agreed that his 2014 hit Thinking Out Loud is not plagiarized from the 1973 song Let’s Get It On by American soul singer Marvin Gaye. The verdict came after a two-week trial in which Sheeran spoke in the courtroom, angrily stressing … Read more
Irish climber Noel Hanna, known for scaling some of the world’s most challenging mountains, recently lost his life while ascending the treacherous 8,091m-Mt Annapurna in west Nepal. He was climbing with a group of 18 climbers, including Arjun Vajpai, who found Hanna dead in his tent after suffering from “excessive exhaustion”, without oxygen backup. Although … Read more
Irish boxing community mourns the loss of talented boxer Oran Gethins, who passed away in a tragic car accident in Co Leitrim on Saturday. Born in Dromhair, Co Leitrim, Oran was living in Woodland Ballytivan, Co Sligo at the time of his passing. He was only 23 when the accident occurred near his home. Oran … Read more
In recent years, the tensions between the United States and China have been escalating, leaving many countries in a difficult position in choosing sides. The European Union (EU) is one such entity caught in the middle of this conflict, and now Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin has warned that the bloc must have a united … Read more
The first meeting of Ireland’s Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs was held in Dublin recently, with participants hearing from a range of speakers including Dublin GAA player Philly McMahon. McMahon spoke about the impact of his brother’s heroin addiction and criticized Ireland’s current approach to drug use, saying that Irish society needs to move away from … Read more
Long Covid, a condition in which individuals experience persistent symptoms of COVID-19 long after their initial diagnosis, has affected millions across the globe. For some, these symptoms have been life-altering, causing them to spend the majority of their days in bed due to extreme fatigue, cognitive difficulties, and other debilitating physical symptoms. Despite the growing … Read more
April 13, 2023 The president of the United States, Joe Biden, continues his visit to the island of Ireland: this Thursday, in Dublin, he met with the President and Prime Minister of the country, and gave a speech before Parliament. Biden, who also visited Northern Ireland this week, is in the region to celebrate the … Read more