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About me - Peter Tobin

10 Things you need to know about me (In no particular order)...

1. I'm a student.

2. I'm Irish.

3. I'm 22.

4. I've been actively writing (in various capacities)for
3 years

5. I was editor of my University Newspaper, the UCC Express (Find it on the web!).

6. I have

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Politics, News & Issues > Soccer News & Opinion Assessing David Beckham's transfer to the Los Angeles Galaxy: 6 of 24

It always seems that those who are truly gifted are not appreciated until they're gone. Think of some of the great literary figures and some of the greatest artists; yet football is different. We idolise those who entertain us. Football is a game which captures the imagination of millions and todays superstars could easily b...
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Moving to the United States with a J1 visa: 1 of 1

A J1 Visa is a visa which is available to Irish students who wish to travel to the United States to work and live for the summer. There are thousands of students from Irish universities who travel to America every summer. They end up all over America in places like San Francisco, San Diego, Newport, Rhode Island, South Carol...
Creative Writing > Humor Bombing gracefully: Tips for surviving a joke that falls flat: 14 of 15

It is possibly one of the worst feelings one can experience. You enter a group conversation and, in an effort to gain the affections of those present, you tell a joke. Now in normal circumstances this may be the right course of action and may work perfectly as you slide effortlessly into your surroundings and become an envie...
Travel > Ireland Destinations A guide to Cork's best restaurants: 3 of 3

Ireland as a country has developed and grown so much over the last number of years and the same can be said for its 'Second City', Cork. Often a subtle indicator of a city's affluence or multiculturalism is its range of restaurants, cafes and other such eateries and in the case of Cork, it is definitely on the up. You can fi...
Travel > Ireland Destinations A guide to shopping in Cork, Ireland: 2 of 2

Shopping. Where do I start? It all depends on what you're looking for. While Cork can't really compare to the likes of London, Paris and even Dublin you still may find something you wouldn't find in any of those places. Patrick Street is the main thoroughfare in the city and this is where many of the clothes shops are locate...