The fates have clearly conspired to deny Dublin a six-in-a-row. Or have they? Perhaps our focus for a source of the virus ought not to be on Wuhan but Lyrecrompane? You would not be up to them. On a more serious note, it would seem that the GAA inter county season will fall victim to the […]
Living vicariously, the viewer is swept into the raw emotion and confusion felt by both Connell and Marianne as they awkwardly stumble in and out of teenage angst and insecurities, all in the pursuit of happiness.
Some beautiful, simple painting and crafts to do with the kids during the lockdown #homegrownhome
STALKER is a first-person shooter, published by THQ in 2007, based loosely on the 1972 Russian short story Roadside Picnic and its film adaption ‘Stalker’. The fact it’s a game based not only on Russian literature but based on Russian literature from the height of the Soviet project should help you understand that STALKER is […]
The GAA, The NBA, The Premier League, and now American Football Ireland. Competitive American football in Ireland is the latest organised sport to be cancelled or postponed as a result of the Covid 19 outbreak. The decision came on April 4th with the proviso that if circumstances allowed, there would be a kitted tournament towards the […]
Homegrown Home: Michelle shows us how to make these gorgeous carrot crafts with the kids over the Easter holidays
You’re at home. You can’t go outside. There’s nothing on telly but the news, and the news is terrible. What better way to pass the time than by playing some computer games? If that sounds absurd to you, this new series where Gary Kavanagh and I post some recommendations probably isn’t for you. But if […]
Make these simple gorgeous fabric easter eggs for your home! Supplies: Whimsical Fabric Scissors Sewing needle Fabric pins Sewing thread Batting/Filling Sewing machine Egg Template – for your free Fabric Easter Egg Template e-mail: hghsimplymichelle@hotmail.com Titled: Fabric Easter Egg Template Step 1 Pin the fabric Easter Egg Template to the fabric and cut out […]
Treat school closures as an opportunity to develop new hobbies and interests “Mom, I’m bored.” Have you heard that yet? It’s only been one week of closed schools… and it’s probably felt like a long one. Social distancing is tough on kids and tougher on parents. No school, no sports or extracurricular activities, not […]
As I sit down to write a post for this demography blog tonight, it is hard to think of anything but New Zealand’s announcement today that we should be in full lockdown in our homes as soon as possible, and at the latest by midnight this Wednesday. It is hard to get my head around the […]
Social Distancing is in full swing, and if you’re like us then you’re slowly running out of ways to keep yourself occupied. The absolute mayhem of NFL Free Agency has briefly disrupted the monotony and boredom, but with no end to self-isolation In sight we’re going to need some more solid options! Fortunately, there are […]
It is the end of an Era. Tom Brady’s time with the New England Patriots has come to a close. The Quarterback made the announcement on social media earlier yesterday morning, putting an end to both the speculation and to the Patriots formidable dynasty. Personally, I had a feeling that he wouldn’t be returning to […]