Arts & Culture Archive

Movies for the young at heart

by Susan Daly

Some older people shy away from the cinema because it seems that the big film studios are intent on targeting young male audiences with wham-bam action thrillers. Susan Daly previews a few upcoming gems that will appeal to a more mature audience

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What did the Irish ever do for us?

by Mary Mulvihill

As a nation, we have received global recognition for our artistic achievements, but Mary Mulvihill discovers plenty of Irish inventions that are used all over the world

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That’s the spirit – religion and health

by Eithne Dunne

It is a question that researchers have been trying to answer for years – what is it about religion and spirituality that lends itself to better physical and mental health? Eithne Dunne looks at the evidence

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In a nutshell

by Muriel Bolger

Where did Halloween begin? Muriel Bolger looks back at Halloweens past as she goes trick or treating for some answers

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Acting up can benefit your brain

by Eithne Dunne

Strutting your stuff on stage can be a wonderful and exciting hobby but, as well as all the enjoyment it can bring, your mental health could reap some benefits, as Eithne Dunne discovers

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Break through your limits

by Padraig O’Morain

Padraig O’Morain believes a writing technique he discovered in a book can help to change everyone’s lives for the better – and you don’t need to be a writer to do it

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Ear ear – audio books bring literature to life

by Ros Drinkwater

Ros Drinkwater picks five of the best from the burgeoning audio-book shelves

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