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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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Culture

  • 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

  • The Blades are Back in Town
    The Blades are Back in Town
    Back in November, the CYWMS hall was replicated into a lively, energetic, teenage disco to commemorate local band, The Blades when they played the CY in 1977. This night was to reflect on the band's journey from 1977-1981 with...
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Events

  • 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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  • A Page from  My Life

    A Page from My Life

    Michelle Walshe A Page from My Life is a collection of 150 stories from different writers (shortlisted from 2,500 entries) that were submitted to the Ray D’Arcy Show on RTÉ Radio 1 in a competition run during lockdown back in […]...
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  • Problematic January Transfer Window

    Problematic January Transfer Window

    David Prendeville In this most unusual of seasons it’s harder to predict than usual what sort of transfer activity will be taking place in the often turbulent January window. There have already been injury crises aplenty. Both Jurgen Klopp and […]...
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  • DCC Notes for October / November 2020

    DCC Notes for October / November 2020

    Compiled by David Prendeville October Councillor Daniel Céitinn asked the manager to replace the plastic waist-high illuminated flecta traffic bollards in the central island on the road in Irishtown opposite the bookies as they are untidy and worn looking and […]...
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  • Kevin Morrow - Running Out Of The Black

    Kevin Morrow – Running Out Of The Black

    Dermot Carmody Back in the days when we had actual gigs with crowds and pints and no masks, many of you will have experienced Kevin Morrow live in his residencies at McCloskeys in Donnybrook or O’Reilly’s of Sandymount. We can’t […]...
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  • Dublin children share what lockdown is like without  a home in ‘Homeless Stories’

    Dublin children share what lockdown is like without a home in ‘Homeless Stories’

    A beautiful new book, written and illustrated by children who are experiencing homelessness in Dublin and across Ireland during the current pandemic, was launched today at the end of November by Irish publishing company Emu Ink. In ‘Homeless Stories,’ children, […]...
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  • Dublin Childcare Providers Score at National Awards

    Dublin Childcare Providers Score at National Awards

    Dublin Childcare Providers Score at National Awards Four Dublin childcare providers are among the winners of Early Childhood Ireland’s annual National Awards which recognise and applaud the excellent practice of educators in early learning and care settings. Early Childhood Ireland […]...
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  • Origins of the Service of Nine  Lessons and Carols

    Origins of the Service of Nine Lessons and Carols

    In Dublin the first service of Nine Lessons and Carols was held in 1914 in North Strand Church. It was organised by Rev. David Wilson, who had been inspired by reading Bishop Benson on the subject. Wilson went on to be rector in Donnybrook for a number of years in 1917 before becoming Dean of St Patrick’s Cathedral...
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  • Upcoming Film Releases

    Upcoming Film Releases

    David Prendeville It remains to be seen whether cinemas will be able to reopen in Ireland and other territories before Christmas, what sort of shape they will be in, and what they will be able to show. There are plenty […]...
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  • Ireland’s struggles continue under Stephen Kenny

    Ireland’s struggles continue under Stephen Kenny

    David Prendeville Ireland’s Nations League campaign, their first under Stephen Kenny, came to a grimly uninspiring denouement with a 0-0 home draw with Bulgaria on November 18th. This followed equally eye-bleeding displays against Wales in Cardiff, where we lost 1-0, […]...
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  • Christmas Books for Children

    Christmas Books for Children

    Books are always a wonderful gift for Christmas, they are certainly my favourite gift, and there are a lot of good new books of Irish interest out this Christmas. Here we will look briefly at just a small sample of them....
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  • The Dublin 4 Christmas  Gift Guide

    The Dublin 4 Christmas Gift Guide

    We are all doing our part to support small businesses and shop local this Christmas season. However, with another lockdown interrupting the regular shopping period, it’s difficult to keep up with everything our local shops have to offer. Hopefully this Dublin 4 Christmas gift guide will add a few ideas to your list. ...
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  • Irish Craft: a beautiful Christmas Gift  for someone you love

    Irish Craft: a beautiful Christmas Gift for someone you love

    Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) has launched the winter edition of its #MadeLocal campaign, with the message ‘Love What You Give’. Made Local highlights the work of talented craft makers nationwide. The campaign shines a light on the quality […]...
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  • Mr Tilly’s Christmas lights

    Mr Tilly’s Christmas lights

    Something of an institution in Ringsend, Mr Tilly’s Christmas lights on Bath Avenue are back and brighter than ever this year we are happy to announce! However, due to Covid restrictions this year no one will be allowed into the garden. ...
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  • The Editor's Corner – Dec/Jan 2021

    The Editor’s Corner – Dec/Jan 2021

    So this is Christmas. And we are together at last. I think everyone will rejoice that we can meet loved ones and be with family again. We rejoice too that travel restrictions are lifted for the Christmas and New Year period, ...
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  • St. John's Christmas worship times and guideline procedures.

    St. John’s Christmas worship times and guideline procedures.

    St John’s follows the current guidelines from the HSE in respect of social distancing, hand sanitising and the wearing of face masks, to ensure as safe an environment as possible. As per the guidelines, numbers are limited to 50, ...
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