According to Merriam-Webster, the term ‘aesthetic’ is used to denote something “of, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful”. An astute definition for the now-popular internet phenomenon, I believe that finding beauty in the mundanity of everyday life goes way beyond the confinements of convention. The rise of Pinterest, TikTok and BeReal has … [Read more...] about The Rise of Aesthetics
Arts & Fashion
Five feel-good films to beat the November blues
It’s that always dreaded time of year: November. Dreary weather, dark evenings, pouring rain. The rain’s pouring down in Galway and across the country with more regularity each day and temperatures are crawling ever downwards. It’s high-time we filled the evenings with some tried and tested feel-good favourites. School of Rock (2003) There’s a certain charm to … [Read more...] about Five feel-good films to beat the November blues
Galway pipers celebrate International Uilleann Piping Day
Visitors to Galway City Museum were treated to an unexpected auditory experience last Saturday as the ancient sound of the uilleann pipes soared through the corridors. In a remote room looking out onto the River Corrib, a gathering of pipers and pipe fanatics was underway. L-R: Marion McCarthy, Jacqueline McCarthy and Tommy Keane. Photo by Seán Lyons. The event was … [Read more...] about Galway pipers celebrate International Uilleann Piping Day
Bridgerton is the cultural reset in Hollywood diversity we all needed
The stories and careers of minority actors in Hollywood are generally stereotypical and formulaic. A well-rounded, fleshed out character of colour was an almost non-existent thing to be seen in popular TV and media up to the last two decades or so. A lot of work has been done since to humanise and incorporate the nuance of underrepresented people, but we still have a long way … [Read more...] about Bridgerton is the cultural reset in Hollywood diversity we all needed
Flirt FM Galway Events Guide
For inclusion, email info @flirtfm.ie, times correct at publishing, but do check before you head out. Repeating Events Silent Disco Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 8PM @ Róisín Dubh Silent Disco every Tuesday and Wednesday at the Róisín Dubh with Ted & gugai playing music you love, music you love to hate and all your guilty pleasures. She’s … [Read more...] about Flirt FM Galway Events Guide