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  • Irish poets at the ILF this May
    Irish poets at the ILF this May
    20 May 2022 by
    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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  • Local Writer Launches Second Successful Novel
    Local Writer Launches Second Successful Novel
    Friday 7th of March last saw the launch of Ruth O Leary’s second book, A Week to Remember, to a very enthusiastic gathering of book lovers and literary buffs alike in Eason’s on Stephen’s Green. Comedian Val Troy did the...
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  • 1916 and Ringsend
    1916 and Ringsend
    On Saturday April 12th, the local Ringsend and District Historical Society are celebrating Ringsend’s contribution to the Easter Rising by organising a 1916 detailed walking tour, followed by an exhibition in Ringsend and Irishtown Community Centre, showcasing Seamus...
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  • Easter Event for all the Family
    Easter Event for all the Family
    On Easter Saturday April 19th 2025 get ready for a whimsical wonderland adventure at the Easter Eggscapade, hosted by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and taking place at the picturesque Blackrock Park from 1pm to 5pm. Celebrating Easter...
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Sport

  • Finals Day at Railway Union 2024
    Finals Day at Railway Union 2024
    The Club are looking forward to another great season and new members are very welcome 'to have a go' every Wednesday evening, 6pm, throughout the Summer months. Info at 089 - 275 4335. Images below courtesy Railway Union....
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Food & Wine

  • Minding your Own Self
    Minding your Own Self
    Minding Your Own Self is a new mental health and social benefit podcast on RICC Radio hosted by Helen Walsh, who has a vast experience within this field. With a background in counselling studies in Maynooth University, life coaching and...
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  • St Patrick’s CY Update

    St Patrick’s CY Update

    It’s that time of the year again folks, Spring is in the air and the hectic football mid-week period is almost upon us. The latter stages of league and cup competitions are in full swing and I’m delighted to report […]...
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  • Railway Union

    Railway Union

    Last issue we reported on the successes of the Railway Union RFC Women’s team, who in their inaugural season, won their league campaign, while maintaining a perfect record of conceding no scores. Now it seems that Railway’s men are following […]...
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  • The Pillar Stands

    The Pillar Stands

    A coalition of environmental groups has called upon the Government to halt the planned sale of public forest assets, currently managed by Coillte company. The coalition, named The Environmental Pillar, issued a press release in anticipation of International Day of […]...
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  • Fontenoy Files

    Fontenoy Files

    Despite adverse weather conditions during the month of March, Clanna Gael underage hurling and football have recorded a number of stunning victories, in recent weeks, for both boys and girls. The high level performances at different age levels is further […]...
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  • DCC Sketch

    DCC Sketch

    Preparation for the City Council’s monthly meeting begins at the Civic Offices on Wood Quay. Once inside, you travel to the third floor and reach the glass encaged offices of the City Manager. On the left is a table with […]...
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  • Abbey Theatre

    Abbey Theatre

    A new bridge is currently being constructed on the Liffey to link the red and green Luas lines. The ‘extension line’ will come down Dawson Street from Stephens Green and at the end of Hawkins Street will pass over the […]...
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  • Angel Inspirations

    Angel Inspirations

    Since opening in June last year, Angel Inspirations has already become a fixture in Sandymount Village, occupying a unique role within the community. The shopfront, at 94 Sandymount Road, is the popular aspect of the operation, warmly lit from inside […]...
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  • The Best Bits of a Forbidden Fruit

    The Best Bits of a Forbidden Fruit

    Festival season got underway last weekend in Ireland and the Forbidden Fruit Festival (now in its third year) is guaranteed to satisfy those with a more musically developed pallet. This year’s festival promises to be even bigger, better and LONGER. […]...
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  • Festa - Floating Works of Art

    Festa – Floating Works of Art

    The name Festa is an old term for parties along waterways. And that’s just the atmosphere artist Kathryn Maguire will be aiming for on the 11th and 12th of May when she holds a unique event called Festa, on the […]...
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  • Culinary Corner - Big Dom’s Brown Bread

    Culinary Corner – Big Dom’s Brown Bread

    by Gemma Byrne This is one of those Chinese whispers recipes – I got it from my Dad, who got if from his good friend Dominic, who got it from his friend and so on. Just like Chinese whispers there […]...
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  • Textual Healing

    Textual Healing

    For Gemma Byrne (36), an administration assistant based in Sandymount, the influence of technology on Irish dating culture can pose some problems. After constant texting with a guy she met on a night out she suggested meeting up. The guy […]...
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  • RICC Notes

    RICC Notes

    Generations of South Dublin is a look at growing up in Dublin from two very different perspectives, contrasting the world in which the older generation grew up in with that of today’s teenagers. Each of the 10 half hour programs […]...
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  • Bringing on the Green

    Bringing on the Green

    Kelsey Reynolds (late 20s) from Ringsend and Tara Kelly (early 30s) from Donnybrook got the chance to participate in one of O2’s ‘Bring on the Green’ campaigns during Ireland’s bid to win the Six Nations. Reynolds and Kelly became official […]...
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  • Bonds, Prize Bonds?

    Bonds, Prize Bonds?

    Just what exactly are they? Do they still exist? Looking for answers, NewsFour spoke to Karen Jones of Gibney Communications, the company responsible for the marketing of Prize Bonds. Bonds are sold at a price of €6.25 each but a […]...
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  • Put a copyright on your rights

    Put a copyright on your rights

    Facebook bought Instagram, a photo-sharing site, in August 2012. It was a noble acquisition as users were uploading images to Instagram at the rate of approximately 60 images every second. In their own marketing terms, Instagram is “a free app” […]...
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