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The video promo for Ireland.ie has completely swept us off our feet

Lifestyle

Mar 16, 2017

We rarely give credit to our small green isle, but looking at this video, there's so much more to Ireland than we even know.

For the week that's in it, the Irish government picked a pretty opportune time to launch Ireland.ie, a new government initiative aimed at making creativity the centre of the public domain in the country.

The Creative Ireland Programme is urging everyone to get involved, and have built five pillars of inspiration and focus.

The five-year plan aims to bring an "enhanced level of coordination, focus and leadership to existing policies and initiatives across national and local government, State agencies, the arts and culture sector, Gaeltacht and Irish language organisations."

In the promotion video, stars such as director Lenny Abrahamson, Bill Whelan, surfer Easkey Britton and Irish fiction writer Anne Enright all take part. The Villagers also lent their talents to the music behind the video.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny debuted the website last night in Washington DC, and it has since been growing great momentum online.

Great new website showcasing Ireland by @creativeirl launched by Taoiseach @EndaKennyTD @USIP @JCGalway. https://t.co/riZM9Oop3b #SPD2017 pic.twitter.com/RfR0sI4Cpq

— EmbassyofIrelandUSA (@IrelandEmbUSA) March 15, 2017

However, it is not only promoting Irish talent, the five minute video also gives a glimpse into the stunning sights of Ireland, and it captured some truly stunning scenes.

Take a few minutes out to enjoy the video, and have a look at the new initiatives Ireland will be rolling out by the end of this year.

Does living in a cluttered home drive creativity?

Lifestyle

Aug 19, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Let’s be clear about this – clutter is not junk. Clutter is just stuff, lots and lots of stuff. Sometimes you have so much stuff you can’t find your other stuff but it is certainly not rubbish, as some may say. In fact, a cluttered home may have some surprising benefits.

One study found that being in a cluttered environment forced people to think more clearly, as they tried to simplify the task at hand. Another study found that working in a cluttered office provided a more innovative atmosphere and a willingness to try new things. Working in a tidy office, on the other hand, encouraged employees to make healthier food choices and give money to charity, which certainly doesn't sound like as much fun.

Clutter also encourages us to take more risks, apparently. When 188 American students were assigned to either a clean room or a cluttered room and asked to order a smoothie, the students in the cluttered room were more adventurous in their choices.

We have to say, we are pro-clutter here in SHEmazing!, which hopefully means we’re in good company. Check out the desks belonging to these famous messy people – we’ll never put our stuff in its designated place again!

Albert Einstein