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Aug 29, 2014
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home away from home

Emigration: Is Home Away From Home Really Home?

HERE at the end of the summer, I have suddenly found myself in a position that I think many young Irish people – specifically in the demographic of teens to thirties – have found themselves in. What position is that, you ask? Well it’s the saddening and slightly worrying position where it is getting more...
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Aug 18, 2014
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On The Road: Marseille

JUST skirting the boundary of the enchanting Cote D’Azur, Marseille on the Southern French coast is quickly catching up with the longer-standing meccas of French tourism for those seeking Mediterranean allure. We chose Marseille for a family holiday, where sun, sightseeing and cultural intrigue could be combined to please everyone. Though it is France’s second-largest city...
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Jun 14, 2014
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The Erasmus Experience: A Reflection.

“Yours are the only shoes made to walk your journey” These were the wise words of Charles F. Glassman and such are the words on which I now reflect in light of my life-changing Erasmus experience. I cast my mind back to late last August when the packing process and the goodbyes finally began. Suddenly...
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Jun 8, 2014
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On The Road: A Weekend in Prague

WITH my ten months in the Czech Republic quickly coming to an end I’ve decided to try and salvage some of the information I have picked up along the way. This country is beautiful but the capital, Prague, is nothing short of a fairytale. When you’re here for just a short time it’s important to...
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Jun 4, 2014
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must see irish sights

Top 10 Irish Sights You Must See

FAR too often Irish people set their sights on foreign lands in search of tourist attractions, having never seen the vast historical and cultural splendor of Ireland. Enjoy this list of the top 10 must-see sights and sounds in Ireland. Kilmainham Gaol, Co. Dublin If you have only the faintest interest in Irish history, the...
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May 20, 2014
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emigration

Coming Home Again: Erasmus v Emigration

LIKE I have I said in umpteen articles before, I am as of this moment living in France as part of my undergrad. The last 10 months have been simply amazing here in France and I could probably write an entire piece on how worthwhile it is to study abroad, explore a new country and...
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May 19, 2014
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The Beautiful And Bizarre Of Paris

I’VE always had a special place in my heart for the abandoned and unloved of this world, particularly those hidden within the romantic and bustling parameters of Paris. Having toured Paris more than once in my time I have searched for the hidden gems within this city and its suburban hinterland. Little research was required...
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May 16, 2014
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On The Road: Marrakech, Morocco

I’LL never forget the day I booked my flights to Morocco. With three other friends in different countries booking separately, a valiant cross-continental Skype effort was made to book the tickets together. Two hours, rejected credit cards and many breakdowns (both internet and mental) later, the tickets were booked. It was official. I was leaving...
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May 3, 2014
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The Perfect Staycation: Monart Spa

RECENTLY I had the pleasure of staying at Monart Destination Spa in Wexford. It’s a five-star spa and when I say five-star, I mean five-star. As you pull up to the gates you have to buzz to announce your arrival. You are requested to pull up in front of the main house where someone will take...
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