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A lesson from history for Putin

The Russian Empire In 1904, Czar Nicholas II of Russia led his country into war with Japan after a failed diplomatic attempt to expand Russian influence in Manchuria and Korea. A year later, the Russian Empire suffered a humiliating defeat to the hands of the Japanese Empire. The loss of life without victory and the…
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Writing Stories Guide – How Hard Can It Be?

Writing stories can be incredibly hard, especially when you don’t know where to start. Through tips and tricks gathered from people expert in the matter, here’s a few tips on how you can write the sensational story you have always wanted to write.

Understanding geopolitics and Putin’s war of aggression

Geopolitics – An introduction Countries fight. Many of these wars and disputes lead to countries collapsing and other countries being born. Sometimes the people in or outside these new countries do not like where the borders were drawn which leads to more conflict, which leads to more countries falling and others being born, and the…
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An Interview with Pa Daly

Following on from my interview with Michael Healy-Rae, I interviewed Sinn Féin TD Pa Daly. We had a good conversation about the HSE, what Sinn Féin stands for, climate policy, along with other interesting topics. You can watch the interview here: Up next: An interview with Brendan Griffin (Fine Gael)

Why Marvel’s Spider-Man (2018) is the Best Portrayal of Spider-Man

If I asked you who the best Spider-Man is, who would be your answer? Tobey Maguire? Andrew Garfield? Tom Holland? They all have their pros and – larger – cons. To me, the best is Yuri Lowenthal – from Insomniac Games’ 30th game: 2018’s “Marvel’s Spider-Man”, which was released exclusively for the PlayStation 4. Back…
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An Interview with Michael Healy-Rae

About a month ago, I spoke to the independent TD for Kerry, Michael Healy-Rae. In a wide ranging interview, we spoke about many things including his advice to young people interested in getting into politics, climate change, how he makes his decisions in the Dáil and a whole lot more. You can watch the interview…
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Why “The Wolf Among Us” is a Masterpiece

An article about the Telltale game “The Wolf Among Us” and what makes it a masterpiece, including plot, characters, soundtrack, and graphics.

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Generation Euro Students Award 2022

Generation €uro is Ireland’s leading economics competition for Transition Year and Fifth Year students. The competition is run by the Central Bank of Ireland in conjunction with the European Central Bank and is conducted simultaneously by other national central banks in the euro area. The competition comprises of three rounds: Round 1 Register and complete…
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Self Employment As A Career – A workshop to ignite the entrepreneurial passion for TY students

Advertised Post Self Employment As A Career – A workshop to ignite the entrepreneurial passion for TY students: The Big Picture Self Employment As A Career online workshop is getting a good reaction in schools across Ireland. The three hour interactive workshop looks at what is involved in starting a full or part time business…
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The Next Chapter – Mini-Company Showcase

Q1. Describe the company The Next Chapter is a TY mini company created to help children make the transition from 6th class to first year and to provide teachers with a helpful resource. It includes a guided teacher PowerPoint and a workbook for each student, brimming with fun games, activities, and discussion topics, while also…
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