Archive for June 2016

Play Review: ‘The Tenements’

Play Review: ‘The Tenements’

‘The Tenements’ was written by Paul Kennedy for the Waters Edge Community Drama group and was presented to the public in Ringsend/Irishtown Community Centre on Wednesday May 24th – 26th. The community group who performed this lively play are part […]

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‘25 to Clanwilliam’ – a theatrical triumph

‘25 to Clanwilliam’ – a theatrical triumph

The Battle of Mount Street Bridge has only recently been recognised as one of the bravest and bloodiest engagements of the 1916 Rising amongst the general public, although it has long been acknowledged as such by the residents of Ringsend […]

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The Citizens’ Breakfast

The Citizens’ Breakfast

Bloomsday is just around the corner yet again and a special new event will have its inauguration this year in Dublin 4. ‘The Citizen’s Breakfast’ is a community play that will be performed on Shelbourne Road on June 16th, and […]

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St John’s War Memorial: lost lives uncovered

St John’s War Memorial: lost lives uncovered

Alyson Gavin, local resident of Sandymount, genealogist and church warden of St. John the Evangelist Church, spoke to NewsFour about the memorial plaque to the local men who fought in WW1. “The reason why I started to research the war […]

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SEAI encourages use of new insulation service

SEAI encourages use of new insulation service

A new home insulation service is available to homeowners throughout Dublin. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland promises that it will lead to homes that are warmer, healthier to live in and easier to run. The scheme, Better Energy Warmer […]

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The game of war

The game of war

At the time of the 1916 Rising many Irishmen had already volunteered to fight a different war. The Great War in Europe began on July 28th, 1914, and lasted until November 11th, 1918. It is estimated that some 350,000 Irishmen […]

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Rolling on the Riverfest

Rolling on the Riverfest

This June bank holiday weekend will once again see the return of the Dublin Port Riverfest. The weekend-long event is organised by the Dublin Port Company and also by the Docklands Business Forum. Spectators at this year’s festivities can expect […]

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The Marian Mile

The Marian Mile

April 19th saw the culmination of Marian College’s participation in the ISPCC’s anti-bullying ‘Shield Campaign’ with an active fundraiser called, ‘The Marian Mile.’ The event was part of an ISPCC initiative which takes place annually and involves 200 schools nationwide. […]

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Some upcoming local events

Some upcoming local events

DUBLIN PORT RIVER FESTIVAL Friday 3rd June – Monday 6th June This June Bank Holiday, North Wall Quay will play host to the Dublin Port Riverfest. Organised by the Dublin Port Company and the Docklands Business Forum, the festival will […]

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Teresian’s win at National Media Awards

Teresian’s win at National Media Awards

A Dublin 4 school has scooped a top prize at the ‘Let’s Talk About Drugs’ National Youth and Media Awards. Emily McAlinden, a first year student from The Teresian School, on the Stillorgan Road in Donnybrook, was a winner in […]

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