Image by Rene Asmussen on Pexels There are fewer things in life more soul-crushing than the service industry in Ireland. It is the backbone of most college students’ finance, and it is the actual backbone of the Irish economy. I think that everyone should work in the service sector at least once in their life, perhaps like a bizarre form of national service. Why though? … [Read more...] about We have done the state some service: why everyone should have to work in the service industry at least once
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When should you defrost your Christmas playlist?
Image by Gary Spears on Pexels On 1 November, Mariah Carey officially started defrosting. Perhaps it took a full night and her defrosting process was scheduled for the night of Halloween so she would be ready at the commencement of November. We all know what Mariah Carey brings, All I Want for Christmas is You and that kickstarts the race for which Christmas songs follow … [Read more...] about When should you defrost your Christmas playlist?
Why don’t buses run past midnight?
Image by Zeeshaan Shabbir on Pexels A city that comes to life after dusk lacking transportation services at night will only lead to the detriment of a city. There are no major changes being initiated to combat the nightly journeys across Galway city while the Christmas Market is starting earlier and lasting longer with each following year. So why can’t buses do the … [Read more...] about Why don’t buses run past midnight?
The void-like echo chamber of social media
Image by Erik Lucatero from Pixabay Whether it’s the conflict in Gaza, the overturning of Roe v Wade, or the death of Matthew Perry, there is always a constant stream of news circulating around our timelines. I wonder if it is possible to pinpoint the moment when our social media platforms became so heavily saturated with current world affairs. If I were to hazard … [Read more...] about The void-like echo chamber of social media
Building bridges in the wrong places
Image by Paula Healy Despite the Corrib’s formidable reputation as the second fastest river in Europe, we only have four crossings. Naturally, a new one caused considerable excitement. But would it have killed them to put it in the right place? Though many people with a lot of free time consider the placement of the bridge to be a crime against pedestrians, I must … [Read more...] about Building bridges in the wrong places