Photo by cottonbro from Pexels Dave Flynn’s Irish Memory Orchestra is inviting applications from musicians aged 10 – 24 that are either full-sighted, blind and visually-impaired to participate in the 2021/22 IMO Youth Orchestra & Choir programme: ‘Vision and Memory’. This new cross-genre orchestra is funded by the Arts Council of Ireland's Young Ensemble Scheme and … [Read more...] about Dave Flynn’s Irish Memory Orchestra
What NOT to buy this Autumn
Brands, items and trends that are not worth buying Fashion is a way to express ourselves, to feel confident in what we wear, and in some cases it’s a form of art. But fashion is also an industry, one that every season looks for consumers to renew their wardrobes and change their clothes for trendier items nonetheless. This is why before purchasing any fashion products we … [Read more...] about What NOT to buy this Autumn
Top 6 movies to understand what’s going on in Afghanistan
Since the religious and political fundamentalist group swept into Kabul after the government collapsed the on August 15th, the political and social situation of Afghanistan is back in the public eye. The country's tumultuous history is extremely complex and hard to understand. Films have the power of showing us the big picture of a socio-political conflict while depicting the … [Read more...] about Top 6 movies to understand what’s going on in Afghanistan
Sexualisation in sport or functionality: Why German gymnasts made headlines with their unusual competition attire
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Gymnastics - Artistic - Women's Vault - Qualification - Ariake Gymnastics Centre, Tokyo, Japan - July 25, 2021. Kim Bui of Germany, Pauline Schaefer of Germany and Elisabeth Seitz of Germany are seen in their unitards REUTERS/Mike Blake The German women's gymnastics team made headlines this summer during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic qualifiers with their … [Read more...] about Sexualisation in sport or functionality: Why German gymnasts made headlines with their unusual competition attire
Miss Galway Pamela Uba makes history as the first ever black ‘Miss Ireland’
Miss Ireland contestants who are to take part in the final of Miss Ireland 2021 on September 5th have been unveiled at Killua Castle in County Westmeath. The overall winner will take part in the 70th Miss World festival which will take place on the Caribbean Island of Puerto Rico in December this year. Pictured Pamela Uba - ?Miss Galway 25 years of age from Galway City … [Read more...] about Miss Galway Pamela Uba makes history as the first ever black ‘Miss Ireland’