A Stitch in Time: Aishling Ryan Ellis Weaves Feminine Power and Irish Folklore into Final Collection
On the lively campus of NCAD in the heart of the Liberties, I met final year fashion design student Aishling Ryan Ellis to talk about her heritage-driven final collection. Aishling’s…
Dublin Event Guide: April 2025
Dublin is alive in April with vibrant events catering to all interests. The Irish capital offers something for everyone, from music concerts to sporting events and cultural celebrations. Music April…
The historical and cultural heart of Dublin: 3 places to visit in Kilmainham and Inchicore
Situated to the west of Dublin lie Kilmainham and Inchicore, two of the city’s most historically and culturally rich districts. Both of these areas hold significant sites such as Kilmainham…
The ultimate guide to Dublin’s lively entertainment scene in March
Dublin comes alive in March with vibrant events catering to all interests. The Irish capital offers something for everyone, from music concerts to sporting events and cultural celebrations to comic…
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. …
Mick Dowling: One of the greats.
If you passed Mick Dowling on the street, you would see a fairly small, 74-year-old man. Yes, he looks fit for his age, but you would never guess that he…
Samba spread: Brazilian culture grows in Dublin
Without a doubt, Brazilian culture has been one of the most growing sub-cultures in Ireland for some time now, especially in Dublin city centre. From Brazilian restaurants to bars, it…
Rugby tries to shake off ‘elitist’ tag in sports-mad Liberties
Rugby is basically an unforgiving, skillful and physically tough sport in which 15 players per team pass an oval-shaped ball to each other, fighting and putting their bodies on the…
The Pen Corner has written its final chapter
Dublin lost a piece of history last May with the closure of the beloved stationary shop, The Pen Corner – last month its replacement begun the work of moving in. …
Mother Cultúr Club at Collins Barracks for St Patrick’s Festival
Queer space Mother is hosting an event on March 16 at St Patrick’s Festival Quarter in the courtyard of the National Museum at Collins Barracks in Dublin. Mother will be…
Exploring what’s on your doorstep: Culture Date with Dublin 8
‘Culture Date with Dublin 8’ is set to take place on 14th and 15th of May this year with events, tours, workshops, and activities planned for across the district. Culture…
Connected to culture in Dublin 7
As Covid restrictions fall away, the Africa Society on TU Dublin’s Grangegorman campus can be a new focal point for culture and diversity in the city, as well as an…
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