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  • Irish poets at the ILF this May
    Irish poets at the ILF this May
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    Introductions | Céadlínte: A showcase of poets representing the electrifying future of Irish poetry, with special musical guests From May 24th to May 26th, Introductions| Ceadlinte will have fifteen of the most exciting new poets in the English and Irish language performing […]...
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Community

  • Information notice: Codling Wind Park
    Information notice: Codling Wind Park
    Codling Wind Park is hosting a Public Information Sharing event on May 1st in Sandymount Community Centre. We are inviting people/groups from the community along to view our virtual reality experience and to learn more about the project and...
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Culture

  • The Editor's Corner – Apr/May 2024
    The Editor’s Corner – Apr/May 2024
    In a world dominated by mobile phones and video games, encouraging young people to read and develop a love of books has probably never been more important. The reading habit needs to be instilled at a young age. In a...
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Memory Lane

  • Ringsend International Airport 
    Ringsend International Airport 
    While it may seem strange to the readers to think of an aerodrome at Ringsend, the concept is not a particularly new one. Indeed, it had been floated as far back as 1930 and was taken even further in 1935...
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Events

  • Your NewsFour Local Christmas Events Guide
    Your NewsFour Local Christmas Events Guide
    Friday December 1st Women’s Seasonal Swap at the Sandymount Community Centre. 10.30am-12.30pm. Free event. All are welcome. RCSF Holiday Fair and Markets. Irishtown Sports Stadium. Sensory Hour 3.30pm-4.30pm Full fair 4.30pm-8.30pm. ...
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  • Spooktacular Celebrations at Dublin Zoo
    Spooktacular Celebrations at Dublin Zoo
    Dublin Zoo is celebrating Halloween weekend with a spooktacular schedule of family fun activities, including themed magic shows, creepy crafts and ghoulish games, a special Spooky Trail, and much more! There will be a special offer for little...
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Sport

  • Oars for Angels
    Oars for Angels
    St Patrick’s Rowing Club and their rowing friends up and down the East Coast are endeavouring to complete a sponsored relay row starting from Wicklow Rowing Club to their club in Ringsend on Saturday 27th April from 8am. This fundraising...
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Food & Wine

  • Comfort in Words
    Comfort in Words
    There have been many times in my life where I needed to make an important decision or I was worried or stressed about situations I was going through at the time, and at those times I would have a default...
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  • All Ireland League – Old Wesley 29 Naas 19

    All Ireland League – Old Wesley 29 Naas 19

    Matches between these two sides have always been keenly fought, and this one was no different.Apart from an early Ian Cassidy penalty goal from 37 metres the first 15 minutes of the match showed no difference between the two sides […]...
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  • Back to Hockey at Muckross

    Back to Hockey at Muckross

    After a well-deserved Christmas break it was back to hockey for all in Muckross in early January. We temporarily said goodbye to the Head Coach of our Sunday Academy Sophie Hjselth who started a six-month Erasmus. We were delighted to […]...
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  • Bash of the Titans : Katie Taylor looks to cement her legacy in biggest fight in female boxing history

    Bash of the Titans : Katie Taylor looks to cement her legacy in biggest fight in female boxing history

    Ireland’s own Katie Taylor is set to defend her WBA,WBC, IBF, WBO and The Ring lightweight titles against Amanda Serrano on April 30 in what is being described as the “biggest fight ever in women’s boxing.” The pound-for-pound #1 and […]...
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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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  • Darkness into Light returns with May event

    Darkness into Light returns with May event

    From Salthill to Sydney, Donegal to Dubai, Tipperary to Toronto, Darkness Into Light, the annual fundraising event organised by Pieta, who provide life-saving support services for those in suicidal distress and who have been bereaved through suicide, is back....
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  • Concern Over Barrow Street Future, and A Window on DCC Past

    Concern Over Barrow Street Future, and A Window on DCC Past

    Compiled by Dermot Carmody At the March meeting of the DCC South East Area Committee (SEAC), councillors were given a presentation by DCC engineer Derek Dixon outlining the proposed extensive works on Barrow Street, the costs of which would jointly […]...
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  • The Editor’s Corner

    The Editor’s Corner

    There is only one topic dominating the news now, the war in Ukraine. The idea of one nation invading another is something we thought we left behind in the Middle Ages. Sadly we were wrong. Putin’s fragile ego has caused […]...
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  • The Best of The Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival 2022

    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

    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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  • Support the Feileacain Fathers charity match!

    Support the Feileacain Fathers charity match!

    The bereaved fathers charity, Feileacain Fathers, will play a charity match against SANDS, the Northern Ireland charity for bereaved parents in Dalymount Park on the 25th of June, with kick off at 3pm. Entry is free but donations will be greatly accepted. ...
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  • Jumpers for Goalposts - Charity Football Match

    Jumpers for Goalposts – Charity Football Match

    Louise Whelan Ringsend has a very rich heritage when it comes to football and it is steeped in football tradition. Legends are born in Ringsend, if you didn’t already know. Pride of Ringsend SC are a Shamrock Rovers Supporters’ Club […]...
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  • The History of Dublin’s Trams: A Rail-Life Story

    The History of Dublin’s Trams: A Rail-Life Story

    Peter McNamara Dublin City was once home to one of the most advanced and extensive tram networks in Europe. At the turn of the 20th century, Dublin United Tramways could boast of being one of the finest services on the […]...
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  • Second Sandymount Man: Book Review

    Second Sandymount Man: Book Review

    Eoin Meegan One might be mistaken for thinking Second Sandymount Man was a book on Seamus Heaney owing to the title and cover, in fact the book is a collection of letters and correspondence gathered over the years between the […]...
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  • Peeling Back The Pages  1986

    Peeling Back The Pages 1986

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