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Vibrant vibes and a clear mind: A night at Club Loosen’s ‘Sober Rave’ at The Complex

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…

A glimpse into the creative universe: A review of the Dublin Comic Arts Festival

A glimpse into the creative universe: A review of the Dublin Comic Arts Festival

The Dublin Comic Arts Festival (DCAF), as described by event organiser and artist Sean O’Reilly, is a “great place to meet loads of people that have similar interests. Who doesn’t…

Dublin Fringe Festival’s Clash at the Quays review

Dublin Fringe Festival’s Clash at the Quays review

The Dublin Fringe Festival (DFF) is a fantastic opportunity for the creative minds in Ireland to display their prowess and ingenuity through various multidisciplinary exhibitions, performances, workshops and more. One…

Smithfield’s chimney with a view 

Smithfield’s chimney with a view 

From a whiskey distillery chimney to one of Dublin’s beloved attractions, the Smithfield Chimney Tower located at Smithfield Square offers a 360-degree panoramic view and a new angle on the…

TU Dublin hosts charity football match

TU Dublin hosts charity football match

TU Dublin hosted a charity football match for Women’s Aid at the TU Dublin Grangegorman sports facility, with sponsorship from Black and Irish among others. On March 28th, Capalotragz, a…

Barbers – Grangegorman’s dog and student friendly gem

Barbers – Grangegorman’s dog and student friendly gem

“Dogs are welcome, humans are tolerated” A witty phrase plastered behind the old oak bar captures the vibe at the Barbers bar.  The Barbers opened its doors under this name…

The Santanas and V-Sensei mosh up the Workman’s Club

The Santanas and V-Sensei mosh up the Workman’s Club

Co-headliners the Santanas, brothers from Balbriggan, and Victor Makinde, stage name V-Sensei, climaxed a big night of music at the Workman’s in late Feburary. They topped a bill that included…

Tales from the Holywell: Damien Dempsey’s newest venture opens In the Abbey

Tales from the Holywell: Damien Dempsey’s newest venture opens In the Abbey

Damien Dempsey is no stranger to the stage, having performed all over the world throughout his career of more than 20 years, but his newest venture introduces a side to…

“Italian ideas, Irish produce”

“Italian ideas, Irish produce”

Reviewing Sprezzatura, located just off Camden Street in Dublin 8  Sprezzatura is an Italian restaurant that has made its home at 5/6 Camden Market in Dublin 8. “I would say…

Year of the French: a visiting student explores Kilmainham Gaol

Year of the French: a visiting student explores Kilmainham Gaol

An Erasmus student from France tries to understand the meaning of the famous site in Dublin 8, a major tourist attraction and part of the story of the fight for…

Fatima Mansions revisited: new film recalls life of the flats

Fatima Mansions revisited: new film recalls life of the flats

Vinny Murphy’s latest film gives an insider look into growing up in Fatima Mansions – the good, the bad, and the ugly. ‘Fatima Was Me City’ is an hour-long film…

Freddo Bars and Cigars – a masterfully executed dive into anxiety and generational trauma  

Freddo Bars and Cigars – a masterfully executed dive into anxiety and generational trauma  

Dead Cute’s debut production weaves an intensely relatable tale of dread and discontent.  On a cold February night, a first production at the Smock Alley Theatre played to a receptive…