Magazine

How Do We Beat the ‘Cool Girl’ Trope?
Faye Curran parses one of cinema's oldest – and tiredest – clichés.

An Ode to Solo Travel
Caoimhe Weakliam recounts her decision to holiday alone over the summer that inspired a love of independent getaways.

The Enduring Magic of the Irish Staycation
Faye Curran travels to Kerry and rediscovers her love for the Irish holiday.

Women Overlooked: The Muslim Sisters of Éire
Robert Quinn meets Lorraine O'Connor, the founder of a group aimed at empowering Muslim women in Ireland and giving back to the community.

Curse the Right Rites of Writing
English grammar is thoroughly thoughtless. No one balm alone can calm the qualms take make us balk when we talk, writes Siothrún Sardina.

Survival of the Fittest
A group of intrepid Irish people have made it their mission to be prepared whatever natural or man-made disaster they may encounter.

Juneteenth: Striking the Right Tone
Juneteeth, which commemorates the emancipation of slaves in the US, is now a federal holiday. But will this mean the loss of nuance and sensitivity of the day?

Frat House or Cold House?
In the wake of social-justice movements such as Black Lives Matter, campaigners are calling for an end to the infamous ‘Greek life’ network of sororities and fraternities in US colleges.

Are Shortening Attention Spans Affecting the Way Music is Being Written?
Songs are getting shorter every year, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing.

The Gift Economy: Is Money Necessary?
A gift economy is a system where people exchange gifts instead of using money.