Niamh Byrne
journalist
I grew up in Dublin City Centre which is handy as I rarely have to use Dublin’s transport! Growing up I loved reading and was hugely inspired by authors such as JK Rowling, Suzanne Collins and even more local artists such as playwright Sean O'Casey. I grew up in a very musical family as my mam and dad are singers/songwriters. I also love singing and taught myself to play the piano. Every opportunity I got to sing I took, and I also sing in mass every weekend in a choir. When I first finished school I spent a year in Blackrock College studying beauty and body therapy. I also love to write and because of this I am really excited to start this new chapter of my life.
St Matthew’s Restored
A new short film by Pat Larkin tells the story of the refurbishment of St Matthew’s Church, Irishtown. The film starts with an invitation to enter this wonderful old church by the current Rector of St Matthews, the Reverend Leonard Ruddock.
Art Source at the RDS 2024
In November the RDS was host to Art Source, billed as an incredible selection of affordable art, as well as exciting pieces from the biggest names in the art world. One piece that stood out particularly for me was a painting of our very own river Liffey,
Dragons at the Docks
On August 29th last Dragons at the Docks happened once again at Dublin's Capital Dock, Grand Canal. As before there was no shortage of celebration with people coming from all over Dublin to support the rowers. Eight different docking points were set up for the boats,
Dublin: City of Culture
Believe it or not, it’s that time of year again! The days are getting shorter. Woolly jumpers are coming back out of the closet. The return of school is just around the corner. However, we do have something to brighten your day as Culture Night comes round again. Friday the 20th
Ballsbridge Lion’s Club host two big fundraising events
The Ballsbridge Lion's Club have been very busy of late, hosting a concert for Gaza as well as a summer BBQ. The concert, which featured a variety of singing acts including a cappella ensemble 4 in a Bar, and Irish folk artist Julie Feeney, took place in St Mary’s Church,
More Than Bricks and Mortar
It’s no secret that Dublin is going through a big housing crisis. Dublin accounts for 70 per cent of all homeless people with 6,935 adults and 3,165 children without homes in the capital. This means that the number of homeless in Dublin city surpassed 10,000 for the first time in March of
Bloomsday: A Very Dublin Celebration
Well folks, Bloomsday is here again. The day when all Dubliners celebrate one of the greatest works of English literature, and the man behind it - James Joyce. Ladies will take to the streets in long dresses, or skirts usually combined with a white blouse, adding an umbrella hung over
Book Review: The Crystalline Crucible by Adam Rowan
After the success of his first book The Republic of Reality, Irish Author Adam Rowan’s second outing The Crystalline Crucible has just been published. The Crystalline Crucible revolves around the main character, Maxwell Jacobs, a neurodivergent 21-year-old with a passion for
EcoKidz: How Children are Changing our World
What exactly are EcoKidz? It’s very much the brainchild of Mary Coyne and began here in Sandymount. Mary told NewsFour: “We are four preschool and after schools in Dublin 2 and Dublin 4. We wanted to focus on caring for our planet and we encourage our children
How to Not Get Rich Quickly
This novel written by Patick Osborne is considered a 'dark comedy' in which we see a very diverse cast of characters trying to make a living. The story is set in Dublin and has characters everyone has encountered at least once in their lifetime. Forty-four year old Patrick