Archive for May 2022

Danspire – To inspire through dance

Louis Whelan Danspire is a fun, energetic, non competitive kids dance class for ages 3 – 11. The classes combine dance, dance fitness and games that are designed to provide children with a safe space to express themselves through dance […]

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IMMA Announces 2022 Programme

David Prendeville A major exhibition by The Otolith Group called Xenogenesis and the accompanying Department of Xenogenesis is part of a rich and diverse programme taking place at IMMA (Irish Museum of Modern Art) in 2022. IMMA’s 30th Birthday exhibition, […]

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Dublin Wizard Con 2022

A convention celebrating all things Potter is coming to the capital B.J. Quinn Calling all Wizards! Are you a Dumbledork or a Grindelwally? Do you know your Pepper Imps from your Cauldron Cakes, your Hippogriffs from your Glumbumbles? Ever take […]

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Group set up to Sponsor Refugee Family in South Dublin Area

Carol Coulter Aoife Kearney had always wanted to do something to help refugees, but, with the pressure of work and family responsibilities, it never seemed to be the right time. This changed when she saw the footage from Afghanistan as […]

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Irish poets at the ILF this May

Irish poets at the ILF this May

Introductions | Céadlínte: A showcase of poets representing the electrifying future of Irish poetry, with special musical guests From May 24th to May 26th, Introductions| Ceadlinte will have fifteen of the most exciting new poets in the English and Irish language performing […]

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Solution to Ensure Safety of Schoolgoers? the devil will be in the detail

Eoin Meegan Traffic congestion has long been a nightmare on Belmont Avenue, Donnybrook, a source of great frustration to the residents there. This is especially acute at peak hours, and when children are being dropped off and collected from school; […]

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The Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon Returns

The first physical event since 2019 takes place onSunday 5th June 2022 in Dublin City Centre The 2022 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon is the 40th year of the event and will be a celebration of togetherness, and whether you participate […]

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Donnybrook Marks the Passing of Local Legend

Theresa Doyle & Christy Doyle On January 2nd last Donnybrook mourned the passing of one of its oldest and most loved residents, Thomas (known affectionately as Tommy) Doyle. Tommy sadly passed away in Vincent’s Hospital only nine months after his […]

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Government Announces Leaving Cert Adjustments for 2022

David Prendeville This summer will see the return of exam-only Leaving Certificate examinations. Education Minister Norma Foley announced that extensive adjustments would be made to this year’s Leaving Cert written exams as she ruled out a ‘hybrid model’. This year’s […]

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Walk in my Shoes Launches Ways to Wellbeing Initiative

David Predeville As part of its Ways to Wellbeing initiative, Walk in My Shoes, the flagship awareness-raising campaign of St Patrick’s Mental Health Services, recently launched an art exhibition showcasing projects that focused on building connections between nearly 300 school […]

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