To mark the anniversary of the writer’s death, let’s take a look at Brendan Behan’s life in Dublin 4.
In the words of the legendary Irish writer, “My one ambition is to live as long as I can”. It was an ambition thwarted by his premature death at the age of only 41 on 20th March 1964
Nestled within our thriving communities, the Morton Academy School of Irish Dancing offers a unique and vibrant opportunity for the young to connect with Ireland’s rich cultural heritage through the art of dance. Founded by the passionate and experienced dance teacher, Joan Redmond
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With a healthy smattering of fresh Irish titles set to screen at the Cannes Film Festival this May, now’s a perfect time to look ahead to see what the summer (and beyond) has in store for fans of Irish film. We’ve had plenty to choose from so far this year on the homefront across a range of genres.
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Congratulations to Newpark Comprehensive School for winning the DLR Regional Award at the Rubbish Film Festival 2025 with their striking short film, The Clock. The 1-minute movie, which beat out runners-up Rockford Manor, uses a ticking clock to symbolise the urgency of the climate crisis,
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Dublin Social Choir is a new community choir set up by Orla Gargan and Lisa Nagle, in the hope to bring happiness to people through song. The pair decided to theme the group ‘Joy’ to inspire people to bring Joy through performance. Learning new vocal techniques,
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Werner Herzog, the legendary German filmmaker behind such art house classics as Fitzcarraldo (1982), Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972), along with acclaimed documentaries Grizzly Man (2005) and Into the Abyss (2011), was in Pigeon House Film Studios in Dublin’s Docklands
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Commodore Skully then read “Sandy, for those who remember,” a poem that wonderfully evoked forgotten days down at the docklands and the people who have passed through here on their journey through life.
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