It's that time of year again when we remember the snakes were driven out of Ireland by good ole' Saint Patrick and celebrations are in order to give thanks for such an accomplishment. Galway will be in full swing with festivities and events over the St Patrick's Day bank holiday weekend that will take place from 14 March 17 March. The city centre will be alive with music and … [Read more...] about What’s on in Galway: Paddy’s Day edition
A simple spiking lesson
Image: Loughborough University We all know the term by now. Perhaps some of you know someone who was the victim of it. Perhaps you have been a victim yourself. “Spiking” is the term for someone giving you alcohol or drugs without your consent. Unfortunately, over the Christmas period there was a rise in spikings and the Justice Minister, Jim O’ Callaghan stated, “It … [Read more...] about A simple spiking lesson
‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’ (2025)
This review contains spoilers. The new Christmas horror, Silent Night Deadly Night, splattered across cinema screens on Friday 12 December, an early Christmas present to all lovers of the horror genre. It was written and directed by Mike P. Nelso. Mike is responsible for the writing and directing of V/H/S 85 and the Wrong Turn reboot in 2021. Silent Night, Deadly … [Read more...] about ‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’ (2025)
St Patrick’s Day – What’s on in Galway
The 2024 St Patrick's Day Parade/Image from Galway Tourism A three-day celebration is on the horizon for Ireland as St Patrick’s Day is around the corner, a well-loved holiday by all Irish folk across the nation. A well-timed bank holiday that commences on Saturday 15 March, but for some the celebration begins earlier than Saturday with Friday evening being the exception. … [Read more...] about St Patrick’s Day – What’s on in Galway
Review: Nosferatu
He gave us the tale of The Witch and how it tore one family apart. He gave us the beacon of insanity nestled on a snug little island equipped with a horrifying Lighthouse. Robert Eggers has only gone and done it again, giving us a coffin-shaped gift from one of Transylvania's oldest castles, the gift of the undead; Nosferatu. The film is set in the fictional Wisburg, Germany in … [Read more...] about Review: Nosferatu