Are Writing Competitions Useful for Writers?
Paola investigates.
Life in Ireland
Life in Ireland is a series of first hand observations of what living in Ireland is really like from the perspective of having spent years in Italy first and the UK later. Topics include housing, freelancing and adjusting to different cultures.
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Free pint? Yes please!
It’s a cost of living crisis and if you need a little something something to take the edge off, I got you.Life in Ireland is a reader-supported publication.
Getting the chop: the importance of editing when you write
I am rubbish at cutting down
Lughnasa: A Celtic Festival
Last minute homework
A Day Out in Galway: Galway International Arts Festival
Arts full immersion
A Day Out in Dublin: Theatre, Brunch and a Museum
A vlog without the video
Why Do Irish Women Love Self Tan
And now for something a bit light-hearted
Ireland’s EU Council Presidency in 2026
It’s Ireland’s time to shine in Europe
Basic Income for the Arts in Ireland: a Pioneering Initiative
Yes 325 euro a week can make a difference for artists in Ireland
Taste of Dublin 2026: Around the World in 7 (?) Dishes
OK, I lost count