Jessica Jacques

Jessica grew up “am schönsten Arsch der Welt“ in Northern Ireland and studied European Studies at Trinity College, Dublin. She lived in Italy for a year, where her favourite course was "The Economics of Happiness." She hopes to use this space to share her musings on and comparisons between Germany, Ireland, Britain and Europe.

6 things I miss about living in Leipzig

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A former Irish resident of Leipzig talks about why the city won her over.

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Käthe Kollwitz: Ireland meets German icon

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Kollwitz's artwork on display in Dublin focuses on war and, in particular, the grief felt after the death and destruction caused by it.

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Leipzig and Houston: through thick and thin

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People in Leipzig have been pitching in to help its sister city of Houston as it reels from Hurricane Harvey's devastation, amid a partnership that has lasted over two decades.

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Dresdner 59: Reudnitz’s multicultural hub

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On 24 August, the community center at Leipzig East will spotlight Irish culture.

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