Collegium versus University

Irish society has, since time immemorial placed a high value on “artistic creation”.... Read more

Ireland's Black Liquid Gold

A stout is, traditionally the cousin of a “porter”. Of course, the porter we are referring to is a kind of beer that was popular in Central London in the..... Read more

Bet you didn’t know…

People are not as aware of great Irish doctors as those in Europe or America. But if they knew, they would ... Read more

Do university rankings matter?

They seem to. But they shouldn’t in reality. A wise person once said that a school is only as good as... Read more

The Irish and the Potato

Traditional Irish food has always used the simplest of ingredients. These may not always make the “richest” of foods but Irish food is often hearty, tasty..... Read more