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Shakespeare in a Park near you

The Robert Emmet Community Development, plus Direction Out, DCC, and Stanislawski studio proudly present Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” in a musical adaptation. Tomorrow and on Thursday they will be pop up in Merrion Square and in Herbert Park respectively. […]

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Here’ll be … Aliens

The 77th Worldcon got underway yesterday evening at the Convention Centre. Till Monday the space between CCD and the Point has become Area 51 for science fiction and fantasy fans. About 7,000 will have made the journey, fans and guests […]

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Say No to Hate

Around 200 protesters marched yesterday afternoon from Irishtown Garda station over Ringsend Bridge towards Google Headquarters in Barrow Street. For the past three weeks, members of ACI, (AntiCorruption Ireland) the group founded by Gemma O’Doherty have been staging their protest […]

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Take it easy, take a ride

Mention the word: Motorbikes, and the image for most people will be the snapshot from the movie “Easy Rider”, 50 years ago.  Leather outfits, helmets and the soundtrack, even if only the recurring line of Born to be wild playing […]

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Iris Murdoch: A celebration of her life

Iris Murdoch: A celebration of her life

The prolific Irish author Iris Murdoch who wrote over 25 novels in her lifetime is to have her first posthumous celebration of her work in the north inner city of Dublin where she was born. The residents association behind the […]

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It leaks, overflows and smells

That’s one way to describe the Ringsend Waste Water Treatment plant. It was February 2018 when Irish Water announced the beginning of upgrades to the facility at a cost of €80 million. But a year later, 23rd  February 2019 the […]

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Come crawling faster! … obey your master : Metallica at Slane review

Come crawling faster! … obey your master : Metallica at Slane review

Last week an estimated 75,000 headbangers swarmed to Slane Castle to see San fran legends Metallica and I was one of them. Waiting for us at the 3arena collection point was a myriad of buses and coaches lining the walls […]

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From the blackboard to the backboard:How St Matthews 6th class did it again

From the blackboard to the backboard:How St Matthews 6th class did it again

The basketball teams of 6th class in St. Matthews have, for two years in a row, added new cups and trophies for the glass vitrine in the school. NewsFour looked back over the boys and girls season with coach Mick […]

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The Citizen’s Breakfast – A Bloomsday Theatre Event returns Sunday June 16th

The Citizen's Breakfast - A Bloomsday Theatre Event returns Sunday June 16th

This year sees the return of The Citizen’s Breakfast – A Bloomsday Theatre Event on Sunday the 16th of June. Proceedings kick-off with audience members meeting at the Shelbourne Road entrance to the Aviva Stadium. From there the play allows […]

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Hato’s run: The Pit Stop Krew pays tribute in D4

Hato's run: The Pit Stop Krew pays tribute in D4

The Pit Stop Krew stopped by at Ringsend church as part of their Tunnel Run to remember their member Dave Hatton. The run now known as Hato’s run pays homage to their loyal member who passed away 15 months ago. […]

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