Killed in a car crash at 24, James Dean is credited, along with Marlon Brando and Montgomery Clift, with inventing modern screen acting, bringing a subtle and naturalistic approach to the craft, in contrast to the theatrical style that had […]
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Cats’ Aid is a registered charity in Ballsbridge that rescues, rehabilitates, and homes unwanted cats. It also promotes neutering and spaying as a means of controlling feral colonies. Cats’ Aid receives some funding from the Department of Agriculture but does […]
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ChildVision is an organisation that provides educational opportunities for Ireland’s blind and partially sighted children and young adults. ChildVision rely on fundraising and without it, a lot of their services wouldn’t exist. The Rockin’ Road Festival is one of the […]
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The statistics on Alzheimer’s disease are alarming on paper. In 2006, there were 26.6 million sufferers worldwide. In 2010, the estimate had risen to 35.5 million. Barring innovative medical advances (which are pretty likely), and given that the average age […]
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Ever wondered what happens to the unclaimed money from all those overpaid bus tickets? Well, for the past decade, Dublin Bus has been using the money to fund community projects across the city through their Community Spirit Initiative. The initiative […]
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The Government has launched the Youth Guarantee Implementation Plan. The document lays out the details of the European-wide scheme, designed to provide work, training opportunities and guidance for young job seekers under the age of 25. “Research shows that spells […]
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Have you got an interest in the Docklands area and its history? Then join the Dublin Dock Workers Preservation Society when they hold a meeting tonight in East Wall. Various items will be on the agenda, including a report on […]
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Tune in to RTÉ Radio 1 this weekend to hear famous names as they commemorate one of Ireland’s greatest literary minds, with ‘Celebrating Seamus Heaney’ at the National Concert Hall. The event, which is taking place tonight, is presented by […]
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Help out in your community for this year’s Tidy Towns Special Award for Waste Prevention. This special award is all about helping to stop waste before it even happens. With a first prize of €1,000 and two runner-up prizes of […]
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The Irish Kennel Club, in association with GAIN Pet Food, is hosting the first Golden Paw Hero Dog Awards. There are five categories in which dogs can be nominated: Exemplary Companion Dog / Life-Changing Dog, Therapy / Guide Dog, Bravery […]
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