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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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  • Dockers
    Dockers
    We should all be familiar with “The Dockers”, the working class grafters who were historically employed in the docks and the shipping industry in Dublin in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and the majority of them came from Dockland...
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  • Dockers
    Dockers
    We should all be familiar with “The Dockers”, the working class grafters who were historically employed in the docks and the shipping industry in Dublin in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and the majority of them came from Dockland...
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Memory Lane

  • Dockers
    Dockers
    We should all be familiar with “The Dockers”, the working class grafters who were historically employed in the docks and the shipping industry in Dublin in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and the majority of them came from Dockland...
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  • Pop-up Online Bookclub
    Pop-up Online Bookclub
    Ireland Reads Day Venue: Pearse Street Library Date: Monday 24th February 2025 Time: 6:45 PM to 7:45 PM Celebrate Ireland Reads Day with our special pop-up online book club! For those of you who can't get to...
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  • Upcoming Lunchtime Talks in Pembroke Library
    Upcoming Lunchtime Talks in Pembroke Library
    We are delighted to share details of our upcoming lunchtime talks in Pembroke Library. These take place at 1pm. Please note, booking is required and is made directly with Pembroke Library: pembrokelibrary@dublincity.ie / (01) 222...
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  • Welcome to the Railway Dome
    Welcome to the Railway Dome
    Railway Union in Sandymount is about to open a brand new indoor training facility to be known as the Railway Dome. This purpose built facility is designed primarily as a cricket training ground, with the potential to open it out...
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  • Play Preview: ‘Stronger’  by Geoff Power

    Play Preview: ‘Stronger’ by Geoff Power

    David Prendeville A much-anticipated new play is running until October 9th at the Smock Alley Theatre in Dublin. Multi-award-winning theatre company Gúna Nua are overseeing the world premiere run of Stronger, a new drama inspired by true events. The play […]...
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  • Pride Unprejudiced

    Pride Unprejudiced

    B.J. Quinn Queer Mind, Body and Soul at The National Gallery of Ireland July 30th saw the opening of Queer Mind, Body and Soul, a free exhibition taking place at Dublin’s National Gallery until October 17.  Created by Gaisce – […]...
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  • October November Issue Available Now

    October November Issue Available Now

    Oct-Nov 2021 PressCopy by dara o riordain on Scribd...
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  • Is Merchant's Arch to be demolished?

    Is Merchant’s Arch to be demolished?

    This week the news emerged about the shocking decision to demolish the iconic Merchant's Arch area in Temple Bar and building a new hotel in it's place....
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  • St. Patrick's Rowing Club to represent Ireland!

    St. Patrick’s Rowing Club to represent Ireland!

    This week marks an important occasion for St. Patrick's Rowing club in Ringsend, as two of their crews of rowers will be flying off to Portugal to represent Ireland and Ringsend in the World Rowing Coastal Championships....
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  • Back In Their Element

    Back In Their Element

    Brian Quinn The Dublin-based production company behind such hits as Normal People and the 2018 Oscar-magnet The Favourite are back in full swing. With film and TV production slowly getting back up to speed, Element Pictures gear up for what […]...
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  • The 2 Johnnies are back and wackier than ever!

    The 2 Johnnies are back and wackier than ever!

    The 2 Johnnies are back with an exciting new show heading for RTE next week. On September 27th at 9:30pm, the comedy duo will be appearing on our TV screens as part of a four part series diving deep into the worlds of Tik Tok, Urban Art, Online Gaming and Niche Sports. Seems like a strange collection of subjects, but lets hear the boys out!...
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  • IFTA 2021

    IFTA 2021

    Brian Quinn This past July saw the return of the IFTAs (The Irish Film and Television Academy awards). Traditionally a time of year where Academy members attempt to coax Ireland’s Hollywood exports back to the old country with the promise […]...
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  • Ballsbridge Lions Fundraiser

    Ballsbridge Lions Fundraiser

    Geneva Pattison The Ballsbridge Lions Club are hosting a fundraiser on September the 19th in the Parish Hall on Haddington Road from 2:30-5pm. The fundraising event will be in aid of providing five new defibrillators around the area for the […]...
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  • Men’s Sheds and Dementia

    Men’s Sheds and Dementia

    Men’s Sheds Launch “Your Shed & Dementia” Manual to Better Support Men with Dementia in Our Communities. – Estimated 6,191 Men Living with Dementia in DUBLIN – The Irish Men’s Sheds Association has launched a new manual Your Shed & […]...
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  • Let's All Go To The Movies

    Let’s All Go To The Movies

    Brian Quinn Cinemas reopen nationwide It’s always the small things we miss most in life. Last December, when Irish cinemas were forced to close once again due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, I found myself craving the concession stand […]...
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  • Book Review: Once Upon  a Time in Hollywood

    Book Review: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

    David Prendeville Quentin Tarantino’s novelisation of his most recent film continues to follow the exploits of washed up TV actor Rick Dalton and his stunt double Cliff Booth (played by Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt, respectively, in the film). Like […]...
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  • Ragerra:  new alt-rock sound

    Ragerra: new alt-rock sound

    Michael Greene A play on the Irish word ‘ragaire’, meaning late-night rambler and one who sits up all night talking into the wee small hours, Ragerra are an exciting Alternative Rock trio from Dublin, comprising of Mark Boyle (Vocals, Guitar), […]...
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  • Girls Rock Dublin Gear Library Update

    Girls Rock Dublin Gear Library Update

    Eoin Meegan Last year we reported on an initiative that started in Pearse Street Library where teens can loan out musical equipment, the brainchild of Rossella Bottone and Girls Rock Dublin. We are happy now to announce that post covid […]...
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  • Book Review:  Rememberings

    Book Review: Rememberings

    Brian Quinn A self-portrait of faith and courage I’m calling it right now: 2021 is the year of the O’Connaissance. Don’t believe me? Scroll through the comment section of any Sinéad O’Connor video on YouTube, and you’ll find hundreds of […]...
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