Archive for April 2013

Fontenoy Files

Fontenoy Files

Despite adverse weather conditions during the month of March, Clanna Gael underage hurling and football have recorded a number of stunning victories, in recent weeks, for both boys and girls. The high level performances at different age levels is further […]

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DCC Sketch

DCC Sketch

Preparation for the City Council’s monthly meeting begins at the Civic Offices on Wood Quay. Once inside, you travel to the third floor and reach the glass encaged offices of the City Manager. On the left is a table with […]

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Abbey Theatre

Abbey Theatre

A new bridge is currently being constructed on the Liffey to link the red and green Luas lines. The ‘extension line’ will come down Dawson Street from Stephens Green and at the end of Hawkins Street will pass over the […]

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Angel Inspirations

Angel Inspirations

Since opening in June last year, Angel Inspirations has already become a fixture in Sandymount Village, occupying a unique role within the community. The shopfront, at 94 Sandymount Road, is the popular aspect of the operation, warmly lit from inside […]

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The Best Bits of a Forbidden Fruit

The Best Bits of a Forbidden Fruit

Festival season got underway last weekend in Ireland and the Forbidden Fruit Festival (now in its third year) is guaranteed to satisfy those with a more musically developed pallet. This year’s festival promises to be even bigger, better and LONGER. […]

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Festa – Floating Works of Art

Festa - Floating Works of Art

The name Festa is an old term for parties along waterways. And that’s just the atmosphere artist Kathryn Maguire will be aiming for on the 11th and 12th of May when she holds a unique event called Festa, on the […]

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Culinary Corner – Big Dom’s Brown Bread

Culinary Corner - Big Dom’s Brown Bread

by Gemma Byrne This is one of those Chinese whispers recipes – I got it from my Dad, who got if from his good friend Dominic, who got it from his friend and so on. Just like Chinese whispers there […]

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Textual Healing

Textual Healing

For Gemma Byrne (36), an administration assistant based in Sandymount, the influence of technology on Irish dating culture can pose some problems. After constant texting with a guy she met on a night out she suggested meeting up. The guy […]

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RICC Notes

RICC Notes

Generations of South Dublin is a look at growing up in Dublin from two very different perspectives, contrasting the world in which the older generation grew up in with that of today’s teenagers. Each of the 10 half hour programs […]

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Bringing on the Green

Bringing on the Green

Kelsey Reynolds (late 20s) from Ringsend and Tara Kelly (early 30s) from Donnybrook got the chance to participate in one of O2’s ‘Bring on the Green’ campaigns during Ireland’s bid to win the Six Nations. Reynolds and Kelly became official […]

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