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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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  • Ann Ingle
    Ann Ingle
    All great ideas begin with a thought in someone’s head. 38 years ago Ann Ingle, then resident in Sandymount, came up with the idea for a local newspaper; informative, lively, interesting, one that would capture the authentic voice of Dublin...
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Culture

  • Connecting through Culture
    Connecting through Culture
    Culture Night (Sep 20th) is a national moment which celebrates culture, creativity and the arts and seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and varied collective is alive, treasured and nurtured in people’s lives, today and everyday. ...
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  • Ann Ingle
    Ann Ingle
    All great ideas begin with a thought in someone’s head. 38 years ago Ann Ingle, then resident in Sandymount, came up with the idea for a local newspaper; informative, lively, interesting, one that would capture the authentic voice of Dublin...
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  • Fly high like a Butterfly
    Fly high like a Butterfly
    The Butterfly Run is a 5K memorial fun run where you can run, jog, walk or stroll while coming together to remember and honour all who have experienced pregnancy loss, infant loss, and infertility. It raises awareness...
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  • South Docks Festival of Fun
    South Docks Festival of Fun
    The annual South Docks Festival from St Andrew’s Resource Centre in Pearse Street celebrated its 37th year in the community with the theme “In a world where you can be anything, BE KIND.” This hugely popular festival...
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  • The Rise of Café Culture
    The Rise of Café Culture
    In recent years, café culture has surged in popularity, becoming more than just a trend—it’s a lifestyle. From bustling urban centres to rural towns, people of all ages are flocking to coffee shops, not just for the caffeine fix but...
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  • Ann Ingle

    Ann Ingle

    All great ideas begin with a thought in someone’s head. 38 years ago Ann Ingle, then resident in Sandymount, came up with the idea for a local newspaper; informative, lively, interesting, one that would capture the authentic voice of Dublin 4. From that idea NewsFour was born....
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  • Tribute to Ann Ingle on her retirement

    Tribute to Ann Ingle on her retirement

    I got to know Ann Ingle when I joined Sandymount Community Services in 1985, a Community Employment Programme, which was introduced by Ruairí Quinn TD, as Minister for Labour at the time, to tackle record levels of unemployment in Ireland. The project was brought together...
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  • Tribute to Ann Ingle on her retirement

    Tribute to Ann Ingle on her retirement

    If I have a penchant for writing stories and articles, it is partly thanks to Ann Ingle. It was she, the first Editor of our shiny new local paper, NewsFour, who regularly put the arm on me to contribute copy to what was then a very Sandymount-oriented bulletin. But as well as being neighbours and fellow scribes, ...
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  • Tribute to Ann Ingle on her retirement

    Tribute to Ann Ingle on her retirement

    In 1984, at the height of massive unemployment, Ruairi Quinn, then local TD and Minister for Labour (now Enterprise and Employment) introduced what was known as the Social Employment Scheme. This was an innovative scheme that actively encouraged...
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  • The Editor’s Corner – Oct/Nov 2024

    The Editor’s Corner – Oct/Nov 2024

    There is one unavoidable ritual we must engage with now that October is here. No, I’m not talking about Halloween and getting dressed up in a freaky costume. I’m talking about the ritual of turning the clocks back one hour. But many question whether we should be observing this twice yearly custom at all....
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  • Embark on ‘A Journey Through Time’ as Wild Lights Returns to Dublin Zoo

    Embark on ‘A Journey Through Time’ as Wild Lights Returns to Dublin Zoo

    Dublin Zoo has unveiled the theme of this year’s award-winning night-time event, Wild Lights: ‘A Journey Through Time’. There’s something for all ages, from the youngest dinosaur experts to older history buffs! Visitors will travel billions of years back in time, all the way to the big bang. From there, intrepid time-travellers...
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  • Creepy, Crafty, and Sustainable

    Creepy, Crafty, and Sustainable

    Halloween is my favourite time of year. I mean, what’s there not to like? You decorate, dress up, and eat your bodyweight in whatever sweets you can scavenge. However, much like Christmas, there’s a side to the celebrations that people don’t tend to talk about much, and that’s all the waste the festival generates,...
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  • New facility to recover Phosphorus from wastewater in Dublin’s Ringsend is ranked among the top 15 global infrastructure projects for 2024

    New facility to recover Phosphorus from wastewater in Dublin’s Ringsend is ranked among the top 15 global infrastructure projects for 2024

    An Irish engineering project that removes and recovers phosphorus from treated wastewater and allows it to be used as agricultural fertiliser has won a major global infrastructure engineering award. The Phosphorus Fixation & Recovery Facility (P Fix) was developed for Uisce Éireann as part of the ongoing upgrade...
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  • This October We Remember Seán Moore (1913-1986)

    This October We Remember Seán Moore (1913-1986)

    Seán Moore will always be synonymous with Ringsend. He is remembered by the prestigious Seán Moore Awards as well as Seán Moore Road and Park. Seán was born in 1913 and grew up in Irishtown and was educated locally at the Vocational School in Ringsend. When he finished his tuition he joined the Gas Company...
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  • Christmas Party Nights at Sandymount Hotel

    Christmas Party Nights at Sandymount Hotel

    Looking for a magical place to celebrate Christmas? Sandymount Hotel offers a festive atmosphere with twinkling lights, Christmas trees, and a warm, inviting ambience. Enjoy a delicious Christmas meal featuring traditional favourites like Irish Butter Roast Turkey ...
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  • Connecting through Culture

    Connecting through Culture

    Culture Night (Sep 20th) is a national moment which celebrates culture, creativity and the arts and seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and varied collective is alive, treasured and nurtured in people’s lives, today and everyday. This national festival...
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  • The Lacey Report

    The Lacey Report

    Following the excitement of the Local Elections, I had the great fortune to travel Ireland in my Camper Van and experience once again the beauty of our Country. From Wicklow to Kilkenny, to Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Tipperary - with a short trip to Donegal. The warmth of welcome and the innovative tourist attractions...
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  • Looking for a different experience this Halloween? Why not visit the O’Connell Tower

    Looking for a different experience this Halloween? Why not visit the O’Connell Tower

    The ancient custom of Halloween dates back over 2,000 years to the festival of Samhain. It was held that on Halloween night the souls of the dead returned to their homes. People, in an effort to ward off evil spirits, adorned costumes and lit bonfires, out of which the popular images of demons, witches and ghosts,...
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  • The Rise of Café Culture

    The Rise of Café Culture

    In recent years, café culture has surged in popularity, becoming more than just a trend—it’s a lifestyle. From bustling urban centres to rural towns, people of all ages are flocking to coffee shops, not just for the caffeine fix but for the experience. This rise in café culture is not just about coffee; it’s about connection...
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  • Dublin City Liffey Swim 2024

    Dublin City Liffey Swim 2024

    Enjoying the Dublin City Liffey Swim. Men’s Liffey Swim Race Winner Simon Murray....
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