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End of an Era in Donnybrook

End of an Era in Donnybrook

On 9th July past McCloskey’s of Donnybrook closed its doors for the last time. Situated in the centre of the village, and at the heart of the community, the pub will be a big miss.

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Holiday Destinations for Families in Europe

Holiday Destinations for Families in Europe

Growing up, holidays were always my favourite adventure. As I get older I realise how stressful it must have been for my parents bringing three young kids, through a packed airport, boarding the plane and getting us to our resort.

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Have you Claimed your PRSI Dental Entitlements for 2023?

Have you Claimed your PRSI Dental Entitlements for 2023?

The government covers some dental benefits for PRSI workers under the Treatment Benefit Scheme. Patients who qualify for PRSI dental entitlements can get a dental examination, scale and polish for only €15.

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Capital Credit Union Awards Ceremony

Capital Credit Union Awards Ceremony

Big Congratulations to Neurodiversity Sandymount on winning a Capital Credit Union Community Development Fund Award. Well deserved.

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Dublin Simon Home Run ’23

Dublin Simon Home Run ’23

Dublin Simon Community launched its 40th annual 5-mile “Home Run” with the help of some previous participants and supporters. The charity is calling on as many people as possible to join the movement by walking, jogging or running in the Phoenix Park on 7th October, to show solidarity with the record-breaking number of people experiencing homelessness today.

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Accentuate the Charming

Accentuate the Charming

Band of three “The Charming Soubrettes” performed a setlist of songs in the Sandymount Community Centre on the 7th of July last. They describe themselves as “a 3-part close harmony group performing popular songs from Golden Oldies to Modern songs with vintage flair.”

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Fun Home, the Musical

Fun Home, the Musical

Fun Home, which is approximately 90 minutes long runs from the 1st of July until the 26th of August 2023. Tickets start at €15. If you are a theatre goer or just looking to see a musical or something
new, I would definitely recommend this one.

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Ballsbridge-based Artist Showcases Remarkable Artwork at National Exhibition

Ballsbridge-based Artist Showcases Remarkable Artwork at National Exhibition

Clement Yang, a talented 20-year-old artist from Taiwan, who has an intellectual disability, has proudly exhibited his remarkable artwork at the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI) in Dublin as part of the Connecting Artists 2023 programme.

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Best Films of 2023 . . . so far

Best Films of 2023 . . . so far

Here you’ll find donkeys, babies, courtrooms and a psychologist office – Oh, and an all-pervasive AI program that seeks to wreak havoc on the world. Da movies!

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Galway Film Fleadh 2023

Galway Film Fleadh 2023

The 35th edition of the Galway Film Fleadh wrapped up on Sunday, July 16th, after another very strong outing. The festival programme this year boasted 34 Irish films, including 20 world premieres, seven Irish premieres, and 102 short films featuring the best of domestic and World cinema.

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