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We all know who Count Dracula is, we’ve seen the movies, put the fangs in at Halloween, maybe even read the book, but did you know that the Irish author Bram Stoker was a regular around Ringsend back in the 1800’s? Nope? Me neither! Local historian Eddie Bohan, ...
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During the Halloween period the ever-popular Bram Stoker festival returns. It not only caters to bibliophiles and writers, but expect a variety of vampire and horror-based activities as well. The festival, which celebrates one of Ireland’s most famous Gothic writers Bram Stoker, offers many attractions...
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It happened several years ago. I marched into the Workmans Club and instantly felt out of place. “These are not my people; this is not my music.” And then it hit me. I had become the very thing I promised not to: old. Or, at least, older. Losing hair in familiar spots and finding hair in those unfamiliar corners...
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Carol O'Neill Dunne and Ringsend and Irishtown Tidy Towns and Environment (RITE) would like to invite everybody on Saturday 30th November at 2.30pm in Irishtown Community Garden for a blessing of the beautiful crochet Christmas tree. Also, there will be small wooden plaques available for people...
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In 1977 The Blades played their first ever gig as a then six-piece band at the teenage disco run by the residents association. The line up that night was the late and sadly missed Laurence Cleary, his brother Paul Cleary, Pat Larkin, Johnny Burke, Joe Donnelly and Liam Fagan. On Saturday 23rd November @ 7pm...
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Dublin Port’s Tolka Estuary walking and cycling Greenway is now open to the public along the northern perimeter of the port. It opens up a part of Dublin that was previously not accessible to the public, with views of the Clontarf seafront and Bull Island, as well as Howth Head in the distance. Access to the greenway
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On Thursday Sept 19th, in The Fair Play Café on York Road in Ringsend, about 50 locals and politicians attended a presentation on the Dublin Port expansion (3FM) project given by Minister for Transport & the Environment, Eamon Ryan. As well as locals and representatives from SAMRA, ...
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Excitement aplenty at the Aviva Stadium for the Aer Lingus College Football Classic which saw Georgia Tech win over Florida State (24-21). Over 27,000 US tourists came over to see this spectacular match and it didn’t disappoint with the entertainment and what a scene in Dublin. Here are a few photos of the super day!...
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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, with eight different teams...
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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 by creating a community of help and moral support to bereaved parents...
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A memorial plaque tribute for renowned local sportsman, John “Wembo” Young was officially unveiled back in August in Ringsend Park on the big astro pitch which will also be renamed, The John Young Astro. This touching, bittersweet occasion was to honour John, who was a Liffey’s legend
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Since being formed in 1895, Shelbourne F.C. have been one of the most successful teams in Irish football history with thirteen leagues and 10 FAI cups. Despite this the club has had its very existence threatened on multiple occasions, none more so than in 2006 when the club was relegated for cash flow problems...
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Finals Day at Railway Union Bowling Club on August 31st. The Ladies Final saw Gaye Naughton (left) defeat Tanya Kelch in a highly entertaining contest. The Club are already looking forward to the 2025 season at Park Avenue and will extend a warm welcome to all new members. (Image: Railway Union Bowling Club)...
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Towards the end of the 1937/38 season Bill Fallon moved from Notts County to Sheffield Wednesday. When he arrived at Wednesday they were mired at the bottom of Division Two, deep in relegation trouble with only ten games of the season to go. Ten games to save themselves - it wasn’t much, but it was enough for Bill....
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