Gee’s Bend at IMMA: an Alabama hamlet weaving through generations
The door into the gallery space didn’t make for a grand entrance. Its handle was small and golden, with white paint crudely dusting its edges, like a lazy landlord’s handiwork the…
New writing meets actors in Smock Alley show
An appreciative audience was treated to an unusual encounter between writers and actors presenting works-in-progress in a recent show at Smock Alley Theatre. One Giant Leap Present: Show Jumps –…
Review: ‘Say Nothing’ says a lot about the truth and tragedy of ‘The Troubles’
The brand-new FX mini-series ‘Say Nothing’ might go down as the most controversial film or TV production to address Irish history. This nine-part series produced by Clare Barron is based…
Second “Dublin by Night” lights up city streets
On the first weekend of November, the capital marked the second annual celebration of “Dublin by Night”. The after-dark events, from cooking demonstrations to circus performances, ran through the night. …
Liberties Gate – a review of the restaurant in the Hyatt Centric
The Liberties Gate Bar & Restaurant is located on Dean Street near Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in the Liberties. Open Monday to Friday from 7am to 10.30 pm and from 11:00…
Review: The Lighthouse Cinema.
What’s the experience like in one of Smithfield best known venues? So, I’m going to let you in on a little secret…. I’m not from Dublin, and I don’t even…
Jackie’s pub recalls Nineties and Naughties
Jackie’s Pub on Francis Street is attracting business with an original mix of nostalgia for decades past. Jackie’s pub opened its doors just after the Covid-19 pandemic had started to…
Mike Skinner takes to The Liberties: Other Voices Home at Guinness Storehouse Review
Stood in a queue outside the Guinness Storehouse, in the heart of The Liberties, on a cold November night isn’t how I’d usually spend a Tuesday. However, there are times…
Candlelight Concerts at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
The Music of Adele Candlelight by J’Adele, organised by Kinda Dusty, recently sold out St Patrick’s Cathedral. With over 700 people attending the venue on October 27, the performance allowed…
Phibsboro Flea Market becomes a regular day out for D7 locals
Bohemia Flea Market was back in Phibsboro recently showcasing over 100 stalls of unique and vintage miscellaneous items and clothing. From 11am to 5pm on October 8, hundreds of locals…
Electronic duo Overmono headline Vicar Street – Review
Electronic duo Overmono made their first Vicar Street appearance earlier this month, and we hope it won’t be the last. The British duo headlined the iconic Vicar Street on Friday,…
Vibrant vibes and a clear mind: A night at Club Loosen’s ‘Sober Rave’ at The Complex
In Dublin, where partying and alcohol often go hand in hand, there’s a refreshing alternative on the rise. Club Loosen, a high-energy sober rave/party founded by Paul Walsh, is breaking…
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