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
Read more →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
Read more →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,
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →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,
Read more →I was just a kid, maybe nine or ten years old when Rosa came into my life. She was so pretty, young, and fun! I remember being in the kitchen of Bryndhu (our family home on Claremont Road, Sandymount, where Mike and I grew up) when Ma told me the news that Mike and Rosa
Read more →Google opened the Foundry doors to celebrate Culture Night 2024 live with Google Ireland’s Experience Center. Using AI technology to preserve and bring the world’s art and culture online so it’s accessible to anyone, anywhere.
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