Arts & Culture

The Best of The Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival 2022

Dublin International Film Festival celebrates 20 years on the big screen B.J. Quinn After staging a fully online event in 2021, this year, running from Feb 23rd to March 6th, The Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival (VMDIFF) was back […]

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Music Current at the PROJECT ARTS CENTRE

Ireland’s most ambitious and adventurous contemporary music festival Music Current returns from its Covid slumber and moves into a brand new home at Project Arts Centre for 2022. With many new concerts over five days, as well as participation workshops […]

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Viking Splash set to return!

Viking Splash set to return!

Last week, Viking Splash Tours put up a “coming soon” post with a picture of their iconic DUKW (Duck) vehicle on their Facebook page. Commenters were beyond excited at the prospect of the much loved tours returning to Dublin’s streets. For nearly 20 years the tour has brought to life the history of Dublin city in a truly one of a kind way for children and adults alike.

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The Best of The Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival 2022

After staging a fully online event in 2021, this year, running from Feb 23rd to March 6th, The Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival (VMDIFF) was back where it belongs: on the big screen! This time around, audiences enjoyed a […]

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Open invitation from the Lord Mayor of Dublin!

Open invitation from the Lord Mayor of Dublin!

Lord Mayor of Dublin, Alison Gilliland, has extended a public invitation to the Mansion House, for all interested in attending UNESCO World Book & Copyright Day.

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Looking Smart – Technology You Can Wear

Peter McNamara Smart clothes are those enhanced with technology to add functionality beyond traditional use. Most smart clothes are made from advanced textiles with interwoven circuitry. Sensors and additional hardware can also be embedded for further smart functionality. Also known […]

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And The Winner Is… 2022 Oscar Preview

B.J. Quinn The 94th Academy Awards are due to take place on March 27 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. After last year’s low-key ceremony – delayed because of the pandemic and featuring movies that, for the most part, sidestepped […]

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20 Films to see in 2022 What will be on view in the months ahead?

David Prendeville The Souvenir Part 2 Local company Element Pictures has joined forces with BBC Films to bring to life Joanna Hogg’s follow-up to the sumptuous autobiographical original. The film was honoured with being named best film of 2021 (where […]

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Butterfly, trans family drama coming to TG4.

Butterfly, trans family drama coming to TG4.

The drama deals with the sesitive topic of a family supporting their transgender pre-teen daughter Maxine (formerly Max) in her fight for acknowledgement of her chosen gender.

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Samuel Beckett’s Endgame at the Gate

David Prendeville Running throughout February and until March 26th is the Gate’s highly anticipated production of Samuel Beckett’s classic Endgame, from Broadway director Danya Taymor. This r evival of the seminal comic-tragic masterpiece sees Taymor make her Gate debut following […]

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