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Smiles Without Borders

Smiles Without Borders

A photography exhibition called ‘Miles of Smiles’ will kick off this month. The exhibit, displaying photographs from journalists and photographers from around the globe, runs at the Irish Aid building, 27-31 Upr O’Connell Street from Thursday August 1st to 31st […]

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Free Pickings for Culture Vultures

Free Pickings for Culture Vultures

On the evening of Friday September 20th, hundreds of Ireland’s cultural institutions will once again open their doors to the public, free of charge, for yet another Culture Night. First established in 2006 by the Temple Bar Cultural Trust, the […]

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A Present of our Past

A Present of our Past

This year’s National Heritage Week takes place between Saturday 17th and Sunday 25th of August. The week, which sees events celebrating Ireland’s heritage taking place nationwide, is part of European Heritage Days, an EU-wide initiative which began in France in […]

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Musical Math

Musical Math

Have you ever found yourself longing to attend a live music event but can’t find anyone willing to tag along? Maybe your friends have emigrated, gotten married, or simply don’t share your impeccable musical taste? If your musical passion is […]

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Snapping to the Top

In 2011, Kim Haughton, a freelance photographer based in Dublin discussed baking with Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams. “He’s a grandfather and bakes bread, I find these kind of things interesting about people,” she says. Her work has taken her […]

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Book Review – Walking into Eternity

Book Review - Walking into Eternity

Ulysses is certainly a book worth reading, something of an adventure given its size, prestige and depth of detail but getting a start can be a challenge. For many, particularly the fabled ‘average reader’, the intimidation factor is high. The […]

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Return to the Fringe

Return to the Fringe

Culture vultures and lovers of the performing arts will once again be holding their breath in anticipation of this year’s Dublin Fringe Festival. The first wave of news is upon us so we spoke with Róise Goan, Director of the […]

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FARM play at the Lir

FARM play at the Lir

The LIR, Ireland’s National Academy of Dramatic Art, situated on Pearse St, recently played host to a meeting of worlds of what to most people’s minds are true opposites: country life and city life. The LIR and WillFredd Theatre brought […]

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Cuts create resilience in Drugs Task Force

Cuts create resilience in Drugs Task Force

There’s no doubt excessive budget cuts have had an impact on local services across the board, but some groups such as the South Inner City Drugs Task Force are trying to look beyond the negativity of budget cuts and dwindling […]

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The Green Scene – Midsummer Musings

The Green Scene - Midsummer Musings

Every day may not be a good day, but there is something good in every day. So says the old adage. And there’s a lot of truth in it. Early mornings at this time of year are quite beautiful. I […]

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