With the unbelievably exciting news that Tame Impala have finished a new record due for release in early 2020, there couldn’t be a more fitting time to explore and analyse the sonic world the band have created over the last twelve years. A cult favourite in a genre of their own, the band have been…
In its second year of existence ‘Quiet Lights’ is a festival that aims to give a platform to new waves of both Irish traditional and folk music. Taking place from the 22nd-24th November in the heart of Cork City, this festival is unique in both its outlook and aims. The beautiful venues in use throughout…
2019 has so far been a tumultuous year for two of the gaming industry’s biggest players, Riot Games and Activision-Blizzard. Their situations are similar in many ways, they were both beloved by their communities, they both faced major controversies, and now both companies have announced their huge plans to shake up the online gaming…
By Laura A. Edgerton We dream about the ultimate scone: still warm, lashed with golden butter, spoonfuls of cream and smeared with a juicy berry jam. You’ll find scones at almost every café, restaurant and petrol station in Ireland. And despite the fact that many people think scones are a definitively Irish food, they…
It pains me to say goodbye to Halloween as I sit here, a mere shell, post numerous spooky parties and nights of costume changes. Yet we only have to take a walk down our main street to know the world is well and truly over the season of horror and is fully immersed in, dare…
‘Soup and sandwich combos’ haunt the menus of cafes across our country. A dated tradition which may never set your world on fire but will also never fail to set our hearts aglow in a warm, comforting way, just like a log fire in winter. Speaking of, all of a sudden ‘tis the season and…
November sees the launch of Disney’s new streaming service Disney+ in the US. This is set to start an entire new chapter in what has become known as the streaming wars. This past decade has seen millions upon millions of people across the globe change their main form of entertainment viewing to at home streaming….
Fashion has been exploring the realms of gender in recent years with gender neutral shows increasingly becoming the norm. With the occurrence of discussions on how any sex can hold attributes of either the male or female gender, it is hoped that fashion is becoming more of a level playing field in terms of experimentation…
As opposed to ready-to-wear shows, Haute Couture is all about exaggeration and opulence. You want a dress solely comprising of a giant bow? You’ll probably find one at these shows. However, these shows are also a great place to find hair and beauty trends that differ slightly from the more ready-to-wear looks. Below are some…
In my second article featuring poets of Cork, I am looking at the life and career of Theo Dorgan and what he has contributed to Irish literature in his career so far. Theo Dorgan was born in Cork in 1953 and since then has spanned a successful career taking on the roles of a poet,…