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What to expect

‘Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes.’ – Oscar Wilde. Wilde is often mis-attributed a lot of clever, witty, and insightful...

Paul Simon, a novelty jumper, and a debrief

In case you don't make it to the end of this article, a debrief is something I recommend to all volunteers, particularly those who are...

Donor-first fundraising, Shep Gordon, and an interactive future

Supermensch (2013) is a documentary which tells the story of Shep Gordon, a Hollywood insider and talent agent who managed legendary acts...

A day-off, a cold drink, and a recharge

I took this picture below on a day-off I had while volunteering on the Greek island of Samos. I did crop it though. What you can't see...

FITS, informed consent, and poverty porn

Does this impress or impact? Is this helpful to me or others… or anyone? Once you post a picture on social media, other people are within...

Safe distances, not jumping in, and empathising

I grew up less than 2km from the beach. In summer, whether the sun came out or not, we would head for Dunmoran Strand and make the most...

Joanna Baytin, Joey Ndo, and Lola Montez (skit)

In the summer of 2019, I returned home to picturesque Sligo, in the west of Ireland, to carry out my MA research and write dissertation....

Parents, special treatment, and practicalities

I remember once teaching a class of adult learners in Dublin. We were covering the difference between the verb "to listen" and the verb...

Noel Grealish TD, economic migrants, and 1.1 billion people

In September 2019, Noel Grealish - an Irish Independent politician who has been a TD (an Irish MP) since 2002 - faced criticism and calls...