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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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  • Behan in Ballsbridge
    Behan in Ballsbridge
    To mark the anniversary of the writer's death, let’s take a look at Brendan Behan’s life in Dublin 4. In the words of the legendary Irish writer, “My one ambition is to live as long as I can”. It was...
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  • Behan in Ballsbridge
    Behan in Ballsbridge
    To mark the anniversary of the writer's death, let’s take a look at Brendan Behan’s life in Dublin 4. In the words of the legendary Irish writer, “My one ambition is to live as long as I can”. It was...
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  • Bloomsday in Dublin 4
    Bloomsday in Dublin 4
    Bloomsday celebrates the life of James Joyce, his book Ulysses and the city of Dublin where the book’s story is set on 16th June, 1904. The day is named after Leopold Bloom, the central character in the...
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  • 1916 and Ringsend
    1916 and Ringsend
    On Saturday April 12th, the local Ringsend and District Historical Society are celebrating Ringsend’s contribution to the Easter Rising by organising a 1916 detailed walking tour, followed by an exhibition in Ringsend and Irishtown Community Centre, showcasing Seamus...
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  • Docklands 5K
    Docklands 5K
    Getting tired of park runs? Ready to take your running to the next level? Then it might be time for a real challenge. Register now for the Docklands 5k, happening Thursday, July 10th, and experience a race along Dublin’s stunning...
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  • Sandymount Cycleway Awaits Clarity after Court Ruling

    Sandymount Cycleway Awaits Clarity after Court Ruling

    The long-stalled Sandymount cycleway has been granted approval to proceed following a pivotal Court of Appeal ruling. However, how Dublin City Council plans to act on the judgement remains unclear. The High Court had originally ruled in favour of a local resident, Peter Carvill of the Serpentine Avenue,...
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  • The Editor's Corner – Jun/Jul 2025

    The Editor’s Corner – Jun/Jul 2025

    Howiyas! Yay Summer has arrived! Supposedly.. And with it comes a renewed sense of energy and connection throughout our communities. The season brings longer days, warmer evenings, and countless opportunities to gather, celebrate, and enjoy all the things that make our areas special. ...
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  • Developments in Flood Alleviation for Sandymount

    Developments in Flood Alleviation for Sandymount

    In 2002 a report by Barry and Partners noted that a flood warning system should be installed linking gages in the Dodder catchment and water level records in the river to a central control system. This contributed to the development of two tidal flood forecasting and warning systems...
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  • Behan in Ballsbridge

    Behan in Ballsbridge

    To mark the anniversary of the writer's death, let’s take a look at Brendan Behan’s life in Dublin 4. In the words of the legendary Irish writer, “My one ambition is to live as long as I can”. It was an ambition thwarted by his premature death at the age of only 41 on 20th March 1964...
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  • Local TidyTowns Group kicks off Community Clean-Up

    Local TidyTowns Group kicks off Community Clean-Up

    DCC launched its 8th annual Team Dublin Clean-Up in April, which encouraged communities, businesses, and environmental groups to come out in force and support the event by taking part and doing a quick litter pick up around the premises or streets...
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  • Festival Eucharist to celebrate the 175th Anniversary of St John’s Church, Sandymount

    Festival Eucharist to celebrate the 175th Anniversary of St John’s Church, Sandymount

    A large congregation crowded into the Anglican Church of St John the Evangelist in Sandymount on Palm Sunday, 13th April, to mark the 175th anniversary of the opening of the church on Palm Sunday 1850. The Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Revd Dr. Michael Jackson, presided, ...
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  • The Sandymount Hotel Marked 70 Remarkable Years with a Month-Long Celebration in May

    The Sandymount Hotel Marked 70 Remarkable Years with a Month-Long Celebration in May

    “We’re incredibly proud to continue the legacy my grandparents began back in 1955”, Gerard Loughran, co-owner of Dublin’s longest-running family owned hotel. The Sandymount Hotel, a beloved landmark in leafy Dublin 4, celebrated 70 years of continuous family ownership and hospitality last May...
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  • Community Spirit Shines

    Community Spirit Shines

    In the core of our active community where neighbours look out for one another and shared values run deep, one man stands out for his unwavering dedication to making a difference and has made it his mission to support those in their most vulnerable moments. Liam Tilly, a very long time resident and tireless fundraiser ...
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  • The Lacey Report: May – June

    The Lacey Report: May – June

    This has been a really active few months with several meetings of the City Council, two meetings of the Area Committee and lots of local community and residents meetings/ events. I like it that way though – meeting and engaging with local people is what makes this job most interesting....
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  • Workplace Wellness

    Workplace Wellness

    AXA insurance is a major global investor and philanthropist in multiple health topics. The psychological wellbeing of workers is something that this company has championed, since they first commissioned The AXA Mind Health Report five years ago. ...
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  • Dublin Zoo’s new Zoorassic trail!

    Dublin Zoo’s new Zoorassic trail!

    Embark on a brand new adventure in Dublin Zoo, now open to the public, themed ‘Zoorassic.’ This trail features forty of the world’s most realistic types of Animatronic Dinosaurs and over sixty prehistoric artefacts. From Triceratops the size of an ice cream van to a Brachiosaurus that stands over 65 feet tall...
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  • Morton Academy School of Irish Dancing

    Morton Academy School of Irish Dancing

    Nestled within our thriving communities, the Morton Academy School of Irish Dancing offers a unique and vibrant opportunity for the young to connect with Ireland's rich cultural heritage through the art of dance. Founded by the passionate and experienced dance teacher, Joan Redmond...
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  • Sunny Days at Slattery's

    Sunny Days at Slattery’s

    Summer is here and what great weather we have been experiencing. When the weather is this good, is there anything you’d rather do than sink a lovely, cold beer outdoors? At Slattery’s we pride ourselves on our state of the art outdoors area, where you can lounge in the sun, catching the sports action...
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  • Docklands 5K

    Docklands 5K

    Getting tired of park runs? Ready to take your running to the next level? Then it might be time for a real challenge. Register now for the Docklands 5k, happening Thursday, July 10th, and experience a race along Dublin’s stunning waterfront. ...
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  • Luas extension to Poolbeg

    Luas extension to Poolbeg

    Deputy James Geoghegan has been highlighting the need to extend the Luas Red Line from The Point through Ringsend and Irishtown, via a planned docklands bridge across the Liffey. Construction of the latter is expected to begin by 2027. ...
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