opinion

Freelance writing can be a misunderstood art. A lot of people have translated any career with the prefix, “freelance” as “unemployed,” or the less popular but equally hurtful, “probably drunk right now.” But at least one of these is…

I’m a blow-in and have been for the past thirty six years. So like all migrants nobody is aware of my pedigree. Or lack thereof. Thankfully such concerns have never featured greatly on my radar. I grew up in a family where you made your…

If somebody else makes more money than you solely from the work you perform on a daily basis, you are a serf. The only time this isn’t true is if you have a real love for what you do for a living. But: At the same time, it’s clear…

It is a wonderful time to be Irish. We have just become the first country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage by popular vote. The question was put to the people, and the people answered emphatically. Way to go Ireland! Friday, the…

Today, across the world, somehow, there are people who are living openly and proudly in a way which contradicts all common sense and morality. These people want to redefine what it means to be a family and they’re trying to worm their way…

Lauren Crilly believes the creation of the internet had the potential to transform societies for the better, but in reality it has not all been positive. I grew up on the internet. For me, it was always a beautiful place which…