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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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  • Dublin Port Company Unveils New Bicycle Racks at Great South Wall

    Dublin Port Company Unveils New Bicycle Racks at Great South Wall

    Dublin Port Company (DPC) is pleased to unveil a set of bicycle racks that have been recently installed at the Great South Wall to support the growing number of people who are accessing the popular location by bike. This new facility - ideally located at the start of the Great South Wall - will allow up to...
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  • Phoney Art Gallery

    Phoney Art Gallery

    Local artist Penny Stuart had an epiphany when she spotted the old historic Irish telephone box while she was having lunch in the Fair Play Cafe, and the idea sparked about using it as an art gallery. This brilliant plan that was forming in her mind would showcase her new art exhibition...
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  • A New Work of Remarkable Insight

    A New Work of Remarkable Insight

    Big thanks to Manilla Press, publishers of the One Dublin One Book 2024 winner Snowflake, by exciting new Irish talent Louise Nealon for sending NewsFour a copy for review. The book has caused something of a sensation since it was first published with Ms Nealon being heralded as the new Sally...
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  • Memoirs of an Irish Seafarer

    Memoirs of an Irish Seafarer

    This little book is a recount of George’s life and stories when he worked on board many Irish vessels. He tells about his days working as a chef which saw him progress to Ships Cook, and about the many adventures they had, which included sailing to just about every part of the world. ...
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  • Best Free Exhibitions In Dublin

    Best Free Exhibitions In Dublin

    The city is steeped in artistic history and creative energy, offering a range of free art exhibitions that showcase the many talents of local and international artists. From quirky contemporary galleries like Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) to historic museums such as the National Gallery of Ireland (NGI), ...
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  • 2024 Cinema Preview

    2024 Cinema Preview

    2024 is packed with so many intriguing titles, from small arthouse fare like All of Us Strangers to megawatt blockbusters like Dune: Part Two. Marvel will look to rebound after a dismal 2023, with the likes of Deadpool 3, Venom 3, and Kraven the Hunter, ...
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  • Re-dedication Service at St Matthew’s Church, Irishtown

    Re-dedication Service at St Matthew’s Church, Irishtown

    Following the renovation and complete restoration of St Matthew’s Church in Irishtown a rededication and official opening Service by Archbishop Michael Jackson will take place on Sunday the 18th of February at 3pm. All are welcome...
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  • And the Oscar Goes to…

    And the Oscar Goes to…

    The most talked-about category during this year’s awards season thus far has been for Best Lead Actor, which started out as a two-horse race: Murphy’s internal and intense performance as Robert J. Oppenheimer going head-to-head with Bradley Cooper’s expert Leonard Bernstein...
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  • Google Community News Update

    Google Community News Update

    Community Affairs Team Google Ireland, was joined by the Minister for Finance Michael McGrath, Deputy Jim O'Callaghan and Councilor Danny Byrne at a community event hosted in St Andrews Resource Centre which launched the rebranding of the Employment Task Force to ‘This City Works’ ...
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  • Happy 90th Birthday!

    Happy 90th Birthday!

    A big congratulations to Rosaleen Sheehan who celebrated her 90th birthday in Mount Tabor. Rosaleen is a true gem full of grace and kindness and a wonderful lady who is a huge fan of The Dubliners and loves to go off with her friends to play bingo in the community centre. ...
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  • A Love that has Endured

    A Love that has Endured

    Every February 14th, people flock to get flowers and chocolates for their loved one. Whether it be a partner or mother, you’ll always catch a few people wandering home with flowers in their hands. Valentine’s day has always been a special one in my household as it was the day my mother and father...
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  • Betty Watson: a woman who shaped the course of education here and abroad

    Betty Watson: a woman who shaped the course of education here and abroad

    St Andrew’s Resource Centre and the Watson family hosted a very special evening last November to celebrate the life of Betty Watson and in recognition of her major contribution to education in the community. A beautiful tribute night was...
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  • Students shine at this year’s Young Scientist Expo

    Students shine at this year’s Young Scientist Expo

    The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2024 which took place at the end of January in the RDS was an event of innovation, ideas, and displayed the amazing talent of our young generation. First established in 1963 ...
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  • Peeling Back the Pages – 1998

    Peeling Back the Pages – 1998

    Compiled by Louise Whelan...
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  • Farewell to Shane

    Farewell to Shane

    At the end of 2023 the world bade farewell to Shane MacGowan, songsmith extraordinaire and recognised genius. Although born in Kent, Shane saw Ireland as his natural spiritual home. Much of his adult life was spent here, indeed in this very parish, having lived variously in South Lotts...
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