Archive for October 2024

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.

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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

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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

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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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Longest Way Round, Shortest Way Home

Longest Way Round, Shortest Way Home

Temple Bar Gallery + Studios have partnered with Dublin Port Company on Longest Way Round, Shortest Way Home, an art project which features two solo exhibitions that will run simultaneously until October 27th, presenting ambitious work from two highly-acclaimed artists,

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Slattery’s of Beggars Bush

Slattery’s of  Beggars Bush

Slattery’s is the perfect place to go for the Rugby Autumn Nations Series! Whether you’re lucky enough to be attending a match in the Aviva Stadium or want to watch the action on the big screen, you can’t get better than Slattery’s. We are located just a stone’s throw from the Aviva

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Your Halloween Stream Guide

Your Halloween Stream Guide

Boo!!! Did I scare you? Good! That should help you build up a tolerance to fright-filled surprises, and let me tell you, you’re going to need that armour when it comes to plucking up the courage to take on the list below. I’ve scoured all the streaming options available

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Maureen O’Hara Remembered

Maureen O’Hara Remembered

Leafy Beechwood Avenue in Ranelagh is about to be added to the destination for Irish Americans, tourists, and film buffs alike, following the erection of a commemorative plaque in September to honour Maureen FitzSimons, better known as Maureen O’Hara, at no. 32

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Dawn Chorus – New Collection of Poetry & Prose by Mary Guckian

Dawn Chorus – New Collection of Poetry & Prose by Mary Guckian

Having a receptive eye to one’s immediate surroundings, and then being able to translate this into words while treating the subject with keen sensitivity is a rare gift, but one which poet Mary Guckian possesses. Originally from Kiltoghert in Leitrim, Mary has travelled the world,

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