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  • Irish poets at the ILF this May
    Irish poets at the ILF this May
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    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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Community

  • Ann Ingle
    Ann Ingle
    All great ideas begin with a thought in someone’s head. 38 years ago Ann Ingle, then resident in Sandymount, came up with the idea for a local newspaper; informative, lively, interesting, one that would capture the authentic voice of Dublin...
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Culture

  • 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. ...
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Memory Lane

  • Ann Ingle
    Ann Ingle
    All great ideas begin with a thought in someone’s head. 38 years ago Ann Ingle, then resident in Sandymount, came up with the idea for a local newspaper; informative, lively, interesting, one that would capture the authentic voice of Dublin...
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Events

  • Fly high like a Butterfly
    Fly high like a Butterfly
    The Butterfly Run is a 5K memorial fun run where you can run, jog, walk or stroll while coming together to remember and honour all who have experienced pregnancy loss, infant loss, and infertility. It raises awareness...
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  • South Docks Festival of Fun
    South Docks Festival of Fun
    The annual South Docks Festival from St Andrew’s Resource Centre in Pearse Street celebrated its 37th year in the community with the theme “In a world where you can be anything, BE KIND.” This hugely popular festival...
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Food & Wine

  • 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...
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  • St Patrick’s CYFC

    St Patrick’s CYFC

    We begin this issue with the news that after five fantastic years at the helm first team manager John Young has decided to step down, the announcement in early October was unexpected but work commitments must come first. The club […]...
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  • Culinary Corner - Party Poppers

    Culinary Corner – Party Poppers

    It’s always nice to have a plate of pretty morsels to pass around during the party season. Here are two canapé recipes that are impressive to look at but easy to make....
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  • Cost Saving Christmas

    Cost Saving Christmas

    A few years ago the recession was something each family knew about from neighbours of their extended family, sadly now every family in Ireland has first-hand experience of it. If we can’t change the economy then we can change how we react to it....
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  • Citizens Information Centre

    Citizens Information Centre

    Citizens Information Centres were established with the three main aims of information, advice and advocacy, so when you need help budgeting they can provide information or refer you on to MABs. If you are worried about your application for citizenship […]...
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  • Christy Murphy

    Christy Murphy

    The recent death of Christy Murphy brought back memories of one of St. Patrick’s Rowing Club’s best skiff rowing crew circa 1949. This crew had many successes along the east coast stretching from Ringsend to Arklow and was made up […]...
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  • Christmas at The Ark

    Christmas at The Ark

    The cold is here, Santa’s polishing Rudolph’s nose while all the other reindeer stare on with envy and the elves are flat out trying to make Christmas the most wonderful time of the year for young children. But that’s just one day out of the season. What about the rest of it? ...
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  • Christmas Activities for Kids

    Christmas Activities for Kids

    There are lots of free and low cost activities to keep your little ones amused over the festive season. Here’s a snippet of what’s going on around the city: COLLINS BARRACKS MUSEUM has a great programme of free events for kids and families again this year. ...
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  • Cambridge Re-united Remember Double

    Cambridge Re-united Remember Double

    Ringsend based Cambridge Boys Football Club held a 30 year reunion for members of the 1981-82 cup double winning side. Coming together as eight year olds the group played together for almost a decade. They won three school boy leagues […]...
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  • Local Companies come together for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    Local Companies come together for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    On Friday, 19 October, Ecocem hosted a coffee morning with five other Ringsend-based companies; Gaeletric, Cybercom, FC Stone, USI & ECDL for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Portview House. For the fundraiser event, staff members were encouraged to wear […]...
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  • FG Senator Proposes ‘Welfare Ceiling’

    FG Senator Proposes ‘Welfare Ceiling’

    The amount of welfare benefits a family is entitled to should be limited according to a Fine Gael Senator. The measure, proposed by a Fine Gael Senator for Dublin South East Catherine Noone, proposes the introduction of a ‘welfare ceiling’ […]...
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  • Railway Keep on Bowling...

    Railway Keep on Bowling…

    With a history dating back over 100 years Railway Union Bowling Club, traditionally one of the foremost clubs in Dublin is on the rise again, but this time with local youth leading the way. Having won Division 3 of the […]...
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  • Bottlemakers Hall

    Bottlemakers Hall

    The Bottle Makers Hall in Ringsend has come under some scrutiny for its current state. The building, located at 1A Irishtown Road has been left vacant for a number of years and has been the focus of dispute by local […]...
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  • Book Reviews: Christmas Stocking Fillers

    Book Reviews: Christmas Stocking Fillers

    Twas the Night Before Christmas In Clement C. Moore’s Twas the Night Before Christmas (Houghton Mifflin Company €9) the magic of St. Nicholas is described in great detail as children wait for his Christmas Eve visit. It begins with a simple yet imaginative set of descriptions;...
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  • Artist in profile: Marie-Louise Martin

    Artist in profile: Marie-Louise Martin

    Describing herself as an artist print maker, Marie-Louise Martin’s works include original colour hand-printed creations and black and white drawings and landscapes. A visit to her Dublin home with adjoining studio confirms a total immersion in her art and a […]...
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  • Arctic Terns in Dublin Bay

    Arctic Terns in Dublin Bay

    Nature creates the forces that make Dublin Bay a really suitable habitat for birds. The Arctic Tern is an extremely fragile and important bird and considered a species of concern. You may be lucky enough to see one because they […]...
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