Ailish Lalor

Ailish was born in Sydney, Australia, but grew up by a forest in south-east Ireland, which she has attempted to replace with a living room filled with plants in The Hague. Besides catering to her army of pannenkoekenplantjes, Ailish spends her days convincing her friends that all food is better slightly burnt, plotting ways to hang out with dogs and cats, and of course, writing for DutchReview.

Thunder and heavy rain in the Randstad, Code Yellow declared

Cuddle up with some tea and a blanket this evening, as the true Dutch summer weather is here. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are blanketing...

Isolation, mental health and the Dutch weather: an interview with a psychologist in Leiden

Moving to a new country can bring with it mental health challenges, and expats often struggle with adjusting to a new place. Whether it's a language...

Amsterdam UMC makes major progress with coronavirus antibodies

Two effective antibodies for the coronavirus have been discovered by the Amsterdam UMC. Although their use on humans is still a while away, it's an...

Two weeks after the protests, no related infections have been reported

Two weeks after the protest on Dam Square against police violence and racism, no related infections have been found by the GGD. On June 1, between 5,000...

HEMA is saved: creditors come to an agreement to decrease company’s debt

After an uncertain few days, HEMA is saved. The company was heavily indebted and about to file for bankruptcy as a result of the coronavirus crisis. The company's...

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