Archive for October 2020

Christy dignam invites dubliners to walkfor ARC Cancer support

Aslan frontman, Christy Dignam, has called on Dubliners to don their walking shoes and take a socially-distanced walk in their locality as part of ARC Cancer Support Centres’ Torch of Hope event taking place on Sunday November 8. While the […]

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Is Samhain the origin of Halloween?

Eoin Meegan Halloween is going to look very different this year in the teeth of a pandemic and with all the usual activities either cancelled or put online. So maybe it’s a good time to take a look at the […]

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A sinister side of science: Dublin’s grave robbers

Geneva Pattison Grisly stories of grave robbing have been shared and passed down for eons. These cautionary tales struck fear into the hearts of all who listened, through talk of curses, undead monsters and hauntings associated with the act of […]

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Editorial Observations

Eoin Meegan With the threat of Covid-19, the likelihood of a no-deal Brexit, and an uncertain economic future the issue of housing in this country was never more pressing. As a society we need housing that not only provides safety, […]

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Pet safety this Halloween

Geneva Pattison This year will be a very different and somewhat quiet Halloween for all. Nonetheless, it’s important to remember that there are still certain seasonal triggers that can affect even the bravest of family pets. There may be less […]

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Ireland Squad named to complete 2020 Guinness Six Nations Championships

The Ireland Coaching Team have named a 35-player squad to complete the final two rounds of the 2020 Guinness Six Nations Championships. The squad which will be captained by Johnny Sexton (on right) contains six uncapped players – Ryan Baird, […]

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Lesser known horror films to watch this Halloween

David Prendeville Amidst all the change, one aspect of Halloween that remains the same is that it gives us all an excuse (if you need it) to watch horror films. Here is a selection of some lesser known titles worth […]

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A LIGHT AT DUSK – Remembering those passed – Halloween Night at 9pm

Call for people to light candle on Halloween night to remember victims of Covid Dublin City Council is calling on people all over the city and country to light a candle at 9pm on Halloween night to remember those who […]

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Wear a Hat for Her….

Irish charity Brain Tumour Ireland (BTI) is calling on people in Dublin to don their favourite hat in support of its annual awareness and fundraising campaign #WearAHatDay on Friday, 23rd October 2020. The annual campaign raises funds for the charity’s […]

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The Gluten Free Living Show 2020

The Gluten Free Living Show 2020, supported by SuperValu, runs from 12th-16th October People who have to adopt a gluten-free diet for medical reasons often fail to get the support they need deal with the psychological challenges they face. Around […]

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