By Oisín Bradley, Owen Kennedy and Fiona Lee Irish Sport Which county hosted the 2018 Irish Open? Dublin won the 2018 All - Ireland SFC, but who were the other finalists? What Irish football legend organised the Liam Miller Testimonial Match in Pairc Uí Chaoimh? What nation did Ireland beat to secure a Grand Slam in this year’s Six Nations? In what round was … [Read more...] about SIN’s big fat quiz of the year
Christmas
The 10 Greatest Christmas Movies Countdown
By Owen Kennedy With Christmas slowly but surely creeping up, it’s almost time to binge on the cinematic classics we hold close to our hearts. But what ones are a cut above a lot, and I mean a lot, of the commercialised garbage that gets released? These 10 films may be enough to fill you with a sense of holiday cheer. The Night Before (2015) Starring Seth Rogen, … [Read more...] about The 10 Greatest Christmas Movies Countdown
173 years later and the poignancy of ‘The Little Match Girl’ remains
By Sarah Gill In 1845, Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen published the incredibly moving and vital tale of The Little Match Girl. The story takes place on New Year's Eve as the heaviest of snows falls. A young, poor girl is roaming the empty streets in the hopes of selling some measly match sticks. Her head is bare, her feet are naked and not one person has … [Read more...] about 173 years later and the poignancy of ‘The Little Match Girl’ remains
Christmas season: A love/hate relationship
By Fiona Lee Christmas time can be a difficult thing to swallow sometimes. At the risk of sounding like the SIN Grinch, there are some aspects of this holiday that I sincerely dread; however, these tend to mix with things that I also adore. It’s a complicated relationship. Feelings of conflict between joy and nausea surround these winter months. The music always comes … [Read more...] about Christmas season: A love/hate relationship
How to be full of Christmas cheer when your wallet’s empty
By Niamh Casey The festive season is the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s also expensive! So for a student, it often means making sacrifices and a clever budgeting plan to be able to afford this costly time of year. So here are four easy and budget friendly ideas for this Christmas season. One of the best parts of Christmas is the amazing selection of … [Read more...] about How to be full of Christmas cheer when your wallet’s empty