Hundreds of paddlers flocked to Grand Canal Dock on the 14th and 15th of September to take part in the Annual Dublin Dragon Boat Regatta. The event has built up a cult following locally as a competitive race that promotes […]
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Faire by name and fair by nature, the Dublin Mini-Maker Faire took place during the summer at the Science Gallery on Pearse St, and on the Physics Lawn of Trinity College. This was the second annual faire of its type, […]
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My original intent for this month’s Poet in Profile was seasonal – I was on the lookout for a writer of Hallowe’en or spooky poems, someone with a whiff of brimstone in their work for this corner of the year. […]
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Ringsend Active Retirement group would like to thank the Ringsend and Irishtown Community Centre for providing the transport on their recent visit to Newbridge Silverware in Kildare. A great day was had by all. Left to right: A. Holgraine, O. […]
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Journalist Ruth Kennedy was invited along to the recent Beech Hill Gathering event in Donnybrook on the 1st of September, where she got this great shot of a gorgeous young couple, Sean and Elaine Timlin. They had a spontaneous renewal […]
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Built on reclaimed land, and located on the Strand Road in Merrion, the home of Charles Lysaght – historian, biographer, barrister and obituary writer, is steeped in history. The social and geographical landscape of the area has changed since Charles’ […]
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For most of us, a trip to the cinema is an escape from reality, a chance to put your worries on hold for 90 minutes. The horror film often provides the greatest release, giving us the adrenalin rush of a […]
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Showing in Irish cinemas from October 4th, Alex Fegan’s documentary takes a wry look at that great national institution – The Irish Pub. Many film-makers tackling this subject would likely focus on the history of such establishments and their place […]
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Every October bank holiday weekend, for the past 12 years, hordes of horror movie fans have flocked to the Irish Film Institute, like zombies in search of fresh brains. The reason is Horrorthon, an annual festival celebrating all that’s great […]
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One of the best companies to work for or one that will slowly take over your life by feeding, watering and exercising you all whilst on the clock? This is one of the questions often asked about Google who have […]
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