TG4 Bloc as a Study Resource for the Leaving Cert

By Laura Molloy The Leaving Cert is just around the corner with 8 weeks until the exams start. No doubt 6th years are starting to feel the nerves. The best way to keep calm during this stressful period is to prepare. While the traditional source of tex...

Fair City-Ireland’s Beloved Soap Opera

By Laura Molloy Fair City is an Irish television soap opera that has been broadcast on RTÉ One since 1989. Produced by the public service broadcaster RTE, it first aired on Monday, 18th of September 1989. It has won several awards and is both the most popu...

Maintaining Irish after the Leaving Cert

By Laura Molloy Students spend 14 years studying Irish, yet they often lose everything they have learned once they finish school. Here are three tips to maintain Irish after the Leaving Cert. Gaeilge Societies: Most colleges have an Irish club that focu...

Tips for Passing the Theory Test

By Laura Molloy Taking that first step towards driving? Feeling nervous about your upcoming test? Here are five tips to help you pass your theory test. Revise: The theory test is no different to other exams; studying is still required. Driver theory te...

European Elections 2024

By Laura Molloy The European elections will take place in Ireland in June 2024. Irish and other EU citizens resident in Ireland and aged 18 or over can vote provided they register 15 days before polling day. Voters in Ireland will elect 14 Members of th...

Are There Too Many Romantic Comedies?

By Ruth Cawley Whether it is date night, Valentine’s Day, or simply an evening with nothing else to do, romantic comedies are a cure-all for boredom and entertainment for many people. From timeless classics like My Best Friend’s Wedding and When Harry ...

The Fallout of the Referendums

By Lorna Farrelly In the weeks succeeding the overwhelming rejection that occurred at the polls, the media has been following the political repercussions after the two Irish referendums. While there is no single explanation as to why the government failed ...

Celebrating World Wildlife Day 2024

By Ruth Cawley Every year on March 3rd, the United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD) is celebrated, increasing awareness and appreciation for all wild animals and plants. This occasion promotes recognition of different life forms and their contributions to ...

Spotlight: Emmerdale and Coronation Street

By Alana Murphy TW: references to assault, bullying, PTSD, and eating disorders. Coronation Street and Emmerdale are both popular UK based soap operas. In recent years, the inclusion of diverse characters and sensitive subject matters have appeared with...