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Alright, folks, grab your drink (I’m going with gin and tonic because, let’s face it, if we’re talking about history and the patriarchy,...

I remember the stories my parents told me. In 1980s Ireland, having a child out of wedlock wasn’t just frowned upon—it was a logistical...

Twas the night before Christmas at the North Pole, The elves were busy, each with a role. The presents were wrapped, the sleigh was in...

I stand before you, not just as a woman of Irish descent, but as a fellow human navigating the complexities of a world still scarred by...

Ah, separatists and supremacists—those historical figures who remind us that humanity can be divided into charming little categories! One...

Rich or poor—that’s the debate, right? The one that keeps coming back like a bad STI. It’s always been the same story: capitalism is the...

In ancient times, when nights grew long, And leaves danced to a mournful song, The Celts would gather ‘round the fire, For Samhain’s eve,...

Ah, anger and resentment—a classic duo, right? Like peanut butter and jelly, except, you know, less tasty and more soul-crushing. Imagine...

You’re probably wondering why I’m still single. If I had a euro for every time someone’s asked that, I’d be lounging in the Mediterranean...

I turn 40 next year. That’s four decades on this increasingly perplexing planet, 38 of which I've spent as an immigrant. And yet, despite...

Ah, riots. They’re the sudden, chaotic burst of collective energy that can transform a peaceful neighbourhood into a whirlwind of...

You know what’s the worst idea ever? Parents trying to be their kid’s best friend. Trust me, I would know. I spent over 20 years as my...

Trust issues. Just the phrase can make you bristle, can’t it? It’s that uneasy feeling you get when someone says, “Trust me,” and you’re...

Depression is a relentless beast. It’s that clingy, annoying ex who always shows up uninvited, wrecks your plans, and overstays their...

As I sit across from my father, nestled into the green velvet sofa that has become a staple of my living room, a surreal sense of calm...

So, here I am, lounging in my cozy chair with a bottle of wine in hand, ready to unravel the grand spectacle of gender evolution. Because...