Pale skin, freckles, and ginger hair. The stereotypes American tourists demand one must have in order to fit their idea of ‘Irish’. I’m not saying this is completely inaccurate, many of us are quite pale whether it’s due to genetics or year-round a lack of sunshine, yet we certainly don’t embrace it. Nowadays, you can walk into any pharmacy and find shelves of tanning … [Read more...] about The Orange Isle: Ireland’s obsession with fake tan
Why convenient changes aren’t enough to tackle the climate crisis
Galway city centre is small with narrow, cobble-stoned streets and pedestrian-dominated pathways. It presents itself as more suited for walking rather than driving, yet, if you were to travel five minutes from the main streets of Galway you would find the opposite to be true. Headford Road is one of the busiest roads in Galway city and displays an ongoing issue within Irish … [Read more...] about Why convenient changes aren’t enough to tackle the climate crisis