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The sport and art of pigeon racing 

The sport and art of pigeon racing 

Pigeon racing is a sport and a passion that has a long and deep-rooted the history in Ireland and Britain;. While the origin of pigeon racing dates back to the early 19th century, pigeons can be seen documented in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics in 3000 BC. These ancient Egyptian…

Pilates – A misunderstood art of strength conditioning

Pilates – A misunderstood art of strength conditioning

Live & Breathe Pilates studio in Portobello, D8, was set up 12 years ago before the Pilates craze started and continues to thrive to this day with booked and busy weekly schedules. With the Pilates industry becoming increasingly popular in recent years, there’s many misconceptions about it. Steph…

What food spots do students recommend in and around Smithfield?

What food spots do students recommend in and around Smithfield?

These days it seems that all anyone is hearing about is how ridiculous the prices have gone in this country. No one can buy a house, a pint will cost you a tenner, and so on and so forth. For students today, everything is expensive, so they (we)…

Cyclist safety in the spotlight as deaths rise

Cyclist safety in the spotlight as deaths rise

Recently, there has been a rise in road deaths, and not only that but cyclist accidents as well.…

A pub packed with history: John Fallon’s

A pub packed with history: John Fallon’s

Situated in the heart of The Liberties, John Fallon’s, aka the Capstan Bar, is one of the oldest…

Micro-bakery in Rialto sells bread by the ‘Gram

Micro-bakery in Rialto sells bread by the ‘Gram

Is Breadman Walking Dublin’s most exclusive micro-bakery?  Gerry Godley is the “breadman walking” who gets an early rise…

Street trading: A dying culture in the Liberties?

Street trading: A dying culture in the Liberties?

Street trading has been part of Irish culture for generations. Irish women and men from the distant past…

Youth centre closure is a blow for Donore community

Youth centre closure is a blow for Donore community

The Donore Youth and Community Centre has been forced to permanently close its doors following a fire that…

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Repair begins on historic Iveagh Market roof

Repair begins on historic Iveagh Market roof

Refurbishment works at Iveagh Markets are set to begin this month.  The iconic Francis Street landmark is set…

The chequered history of Tailors’ Hall

The chequered history of Tailors’ Hall

A guild that clothed gentlemen, officers and servants. Ian Lumley, Heritage officer of an Taisce spoke to The…

Remembering Dublin’s late 20th-century ‘darkside’

Remembering Dublin’s late 20th-century ‘darkside’

Have you ever wondered what it was like to grow up ‘alternative’ in a conservative Ireland during the…

Croppies’ Acre: A public park with a deep history

Croppies’ Acre: A public park with a deep history

The 1798 rebellion was the first time Irish republicans rebelled against the British empire, and the lost lives…

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