I’ve always been interested in volunteering and helping out people in my community who are in need of support, but I never thought that helping others could ever help me. For two years I volunteered with Special Olympics Ireland who are a sports organisation for people with an intellectual disability. When I was 16 I got
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There’s something very satisfying about launching a new nightclub event. Especially in a small city like Belfast where the competitors witness your every move and try their best to trip you up at every hurdle. It’s a thrilling and hands-on process that brings great success, but it requires more work than you can imagine. However,
For anyone who hasn’t yet heard of the movie ‘Moana’, it is a popular Disney movie which was released in in 2016. The story follows a young Polynesian girl who befriends Maui, a rather large, tattooed demigod whose voice is played by Dwayne Johnston. They then go on to return the heart of the ocean
As a nostalgic final year, I have reminisced on my brilliant university experience over the past 4 years. It has led me to remember what expectations I, and many others presumably had, as a first year beginning University. Expectation: I’m rich! The student loan is a source of excitement particularly for prospective young fresher’s
In the UK and Ireland, we all have a distinct perception of what college in the U.S. is like, Right? The parties, the frat houses and the socks and sandals combo – yes it is real! In general, we aren’t far wrong. But having been there, done that (and bought hundreds of T-shirts) my views
“When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind.” – Dr Wayne W. Dyer To celebrate World Kindness Day on Monday 13th November, Lionsgate decided to perform their own act of kindness and screen a preview showing of their new family drama Wonder, for free, in 300 cinemas nationwide. I had never
They say to work in PR you have to have the best of the best in communication skills. Now you can study these skills at university or on a night out, but nothing will teach you the art of communication better than a job that requires you to work face-to-face with the general public. As
Although I may not be a fitness fanatic nor play any sports (I once did, trust me), I am a huge follower of the GAA, both in my local club and county. In most recent years it has come to my attention the tremendous effects and benefits Public Relations has had on GAA and it
Imagine this – you wake up one morning, you’re lying in a strange bed, in a strange room, in a strange country, all alone. Scary right? Wrong, it’s the exact opposite! …And I’m here to tell you why. Anyone who knows me, knows that I hate ordinary. I hate getting up every day, doing the
“Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity”. Henry Van Dyke Only recently have I begun to understand the meaning of this quote. Sadly, my 12-year-old family dog passed