Sir, – The phrase “an abundance of caution” now becomes part of the stock of iconic Irish phrases, alongside “On mature recollection”, “Gubu”, “Mental reservation” and “They ...
Sir, – To Felix M Larkin’s list of iconic Irish phrases (Letters, October 19th), might we add “Boom and boomer”, “Digout”, “Soft landing”, “Bailout”, and “The troika has come ...
True friendships are a wonderful thing to have during the best times and especially the worst times. There is an old saying which says if you are friends with a person for more than seven years ...
Wise old words from Ireland abound, and Irish blessings and sayings for weddings are no exception. Some are heartwarming and tender, some are funny and charming, but all sincerely express wishes ...
A WOKE council has banned its staff from calling simple tasks “a piece of cake” — because it could confuse foreign employees.
Three words have been highlighted by tech experts as possible scams, with warnings over replying to or giving details to the ...
Former Irish President Mary Robinson has warned the public to be 'careful with your words' as she was honoured at the PRII ...
Kirish has been a figure of inspiration for those who follow her work. She founded The Mental Note, a platform advocating for ...
The majority of teenage boys in Ireland believe choking is expected of them during sex, while young girls feel they must do ...
True or False: About 41 million kids between the ages of 5 and 14 dress up every year for Halloween. True or False: There’s ...
Alison Winterbotham claimed the dentist failed to properly explain the risks associated with the removal of her wisdom tooth ...