Le Caitríona O’Connell Tá a fhios agam go mbeidh roinnt agaibh ag féachaint suas chun na bhflaitheas agus an Nollaig á lua agam chomh luath sin i mí na Samhna, ach is í an Nollaig an t-am is fearr liom sa bhliain agus tá sceitimíní an domhain orm faoi cheana féin! Is breá liom an t-atmaisféar, na carúil, na sceitimíní a bhíonn ar gach éinne, na…
Christmas time is one of my favourite periods of the year. A crisp chill in the air, warm jumpers, scarves and hot chocolate fill everyone’s minds. A time where family, biological or chosen, come together and appreciate one and others company. Food has always been a monumental part of Christmas from me. I remember as…
If you include all theatrically released films, television films, short films and direct-to-video films, the number of films about Christmas that have been made comes to a grand total of 540. That’s more than 530 but alas, less than 550. But what constitutes a Christmas film? The definition being used here is a film that…
By Cormac McCarthy Picture the scene. You’re at a party and everyone’s chatting about the hot new tv shows that they’re all addicted to. A woman, let’s call her Lisa, turns around and asks if you have seen the new show “Succession”. You politely say that you have not. It’s at that moment where everyone…
By Emily Osborn I don’t think I stand alone when I say that when I see a couple kissing in public, I cringe. Something about seeing a stranger in that intimate moment makes us feel so uncomfortable as if we are somehow intruding on something private. So why is it that some people like to…
Emily Osborn Depending on the context, casual sex can be vilified, or glorified. Modern society and media for years have been perpetuating the narrative that sexual liberation equals enjoying casual sex and regular one-night stands. Casual sex put simply is the physical intimacy and fun of sex without the romantic or emotional components of…
This week on Poet’s corner I have decided to share a poem by Cormac McCarthy, our Express Film & TV Editor. The poem is about delicatessens and will definitely make you hungry. I strolled through the city, Craving something with girth. Till I came to shop, And I laughed with such mirth. My stomach…
By Cian Pierce Last August, Amy Jordan, a London-based author, made a post to TikTok with the title “Books that left me heartbroken and shattered for days”. Set to the song ‘Je te laisserai des mots’ (I’ll leave you words) by Patrick Watson, the short video plays as Jordan holds up and transitions through a…
By Claire Watson Big, bright, and bold. Dangling from either ear, statement earrings are back and are here to stay. Whether it’s adding an exciting twist, playing with conventions, or simply stating your personality, there’s an earring for every occasion. Mods were a global youth movement from the 1960s, and found in this fashion subculture,…
By Chloe Barrett As a child, I loved turning on my computer, opening google and frantically typing in the address of an online game. Club Penguin, Animal Jam, Moshi Monsters, all gave me great enjoyment. I begged my mother to buy me a monthly membership on them (sorry mom!) so I could unlock the ability to…