Almost 200,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions and more than 50 million litres of water have been saved by consumers buying second hand in Ireland During 2021, 167.84 tonnes of CO2 emissions and 59,906,398 litres of water have been saved simply by consumers opting to buy second hand items, according to the Thrifty.ie 2021 impact report showing shopping habits of … [Read more...] about Second hand buying in Ireland prevents use of considerable amounts of greenhouse gas emissions and water
Spotlight: The National Theatre of Costa Rica
The National Theatre of Costa Rica is a public institution created by the coffee exporting companies in the country, and it contains many different styles. This valuable infrastructure is currently considered a National Monument. It tells the history of the country like no other, from its beauty to the racial injustice by their European colonisers. The construction of … [Read more...] about Spotlight: The National Theatre of Costa Rica
10 items you can do without this Christmas
With the pressure of having a perfect holiday, the indulgence that all the ads and media around us encourage, it’s hard to resist buying every item we encounter on the shelves of our favourite shops. But when January comes and our pockets are empty, we are likely to regret the excessive spending we made and we might realise that we actually didn’t like some of the things we … [Read more...] about 10 items you can do without this Christmas
Youth Ballet West make Claddagh shoreline a central part of edgy version of Swan Lake
Inspired by the beautiful swans in Galway's Claddagh shoreline, the talented dancers from Youth Ballet West will perform “Claddagh Swans” in the Town Hall Theatre on Saturday, November 6th and Sunday November 7th. The cutting-edge approach to a classic theme has been choreographed by Judith Sibley, who interchanges from a contemporary vision of the traditional Swan Lake … [Read more...] about Youth Ballet West make Claddagh shoreline a central part of edgy version of Swan Lake
Baboró International Arts Festival for Children celebrates its 25th anniversary
Into the World Within — Moonfish Theatre With the purpose of “inspiring children to engage with the world through their experience of the creative arts” and of “creating spaces where children can deepen their understanding of themselves, the perspectives of others and the world around them”,the Baboró International Arts Festival takes over Galway once again with both online … [Read more...] about Baboró International Arts Festival for Children celebrates its 25th anniversary