Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels There can simply be no such thing as a happy world without music. Those sweet music notes that distract us from loud chatter on the bus, that little distraction it gives us from our anxiety while walking in a busy area, the welcome pounding in our ears while we spend a night on the town in venues that are alive with live music and DJ’s … [Read more...] about The songs of the four seasons
Opinion
The power of our generation to effect change
Photo by Markus Spiske on Pexels To me, the young generation of this country can bring the most change because we are the future of this country. The decisions and changes that are happening now will most affect us. As a young 19-year-old woman in this country, I use my voice to contribute to change through activism and being on nationwide action panels. For … [Read more...] about The power of our generation to effect change
A shared history of two nations, 4,000km apart
Image by hosny salah from Pixabay It may come as a surprise to some to see the Palestinian flag flying beside the Irish flag atop Dublin City Council. However, for the Irish people, or those familiar with Irish history, it is no surprise. The raising of the Palestinian flag is a statement. A symbol. Though separated by over 4,000 kilometres, Ireland stands in … [Read more...] about A shared history of two nations, 4,000km apart
Does college prepare us for the real world?
Image by Nikolay Georgiev from Pixabay The real world is a scary place. As a child it was a lot easier to dream of one day becoming an astronaut, a ballerina, or a superstar. Nowadays, what was seemingly simple and achievable, has become out of reach and unrealistic. Growing up is learning that hard work is required to make those dreams happen. And … [Read more...] about Does college prepare us for the real world?
Do I know how to date?
Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay This article is far from the confessions of a Galway girl. Think of it more as a Galway girl’s advice about this small city’s dating scene and about the other categories involved with such a topic. There are questions one must know the answers to; lessons that one needs to learn before plunging into the pool of new … [Read more...] about Do I know how to date?