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The colours and terminology of the rainbow

BRÓD January, 2021

The rainbow flag is a symbol used by – and associated with – the LGBTQI+ community. Lisa Brinkman explains how the different colours of the rainbow represent the many different sexual and gender identities and orientations that exist outside of the heterosexual and cisgendered norm. In the early to mid […]

Beyond skincare – the non-invasive treatment loved by celebrities

Sherna Malone January, 2021

When it comes to ageing well, non-invasive aesthetic treatments are gaining a lot of interest and, done well, are no longer about noticeably changing your face but freshening it up. The aim is not a fake look, rather one that communicates good health and enough sleep. For those for whom […]

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Keeping healthy during level 5

Tania Presutti January, 2021

Last year was trying to say the least; we had to learn new ways to stay healthy, to socialise and be responsible, and from the looks of it, this will have to go on for quite a while still. However, don’t throw your towel in the ring and retreat to […]

Waiting for the dust to settle on Brexit

Tommy Moyles January, 2021

Well Brexit has finally come to pass. The knock-on effects will become clearer with time. Perhaps they would be more obvious if the UK’s time outside the EU began in a world free of Covid-19. However, with travel restricted and extra logistics already required, it’s a bit tricky to pick […]

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The Exploding King

Shane Daly January, 2021

“So I chastised a great multitude of men and women with the lash of starvation and, alas! was the cruel murderer of many thousands….” – William the Conqueror William the Conqueror is most notably known for being the King that triumphed at the Battle of Hastings. In 1066 William and […]

Celebrating St. Brigid (Naomh Bríd)

Eugene Daly January, 2021

In Irish folk tradition, St. Brigid’s Day, February 1, is the first day of spring, and thus of the farming year. It is the festival of Ireland’s much-loved Brigid, who is often called ‘Mary of the Gael’. She built her convent in Kildare (Cill Dara, the Church of the Oak). […]

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