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by Shane Adlum on Dec 20th, 2019 - 1769 Views

Alternative Christmas Films Christmas films are such an important part of the festive period. It’s a nice way for the whole family to get together, keep the kids occupied, they can be the perfect way to spend a romantic evening or just simply a great way to escape the madness of the holidays for a... 

by Mahrosh Kanwal on Dec 13th, 2019 - 1869 Views

Christmas in Pakistan Today, I did Choose topic for Article Writing is ‘’Christmas in Pakistan’’. Originally I am Pakistani and belong to big and famous city of Pakistan “Lahore”. Although, Pakistan is an Islamic country and 96.28% population of Pakistan are Muslims. But, it doesn’t mean... 

by Tony Gorman on Dec 6th, 2019 - 1149 Views

Tony Gorman, our non resident – resident poet, as written this beautiful poem to get everybody in the Christmas Mood, with an important message to think of those without this year.  Thanks Tony!  Read More »

by Shane Adlum on Nov 26th, 2019 - 2745 Views

“Our turntables only play in one direction”- The Truth About Hidden Messages in Music The controversy started in the 1960’s with the growing popularity of rock music and the increase in sales of vinyl records. From its infancy, rock music was considered a bad influence on children, teens and young... 

by Stephen Davis on Oct 8th, 2019 - 1484 Views

Statues by Stephen Davis A collection of beautiful shots of statues in our nation’s order tramadol discount capital. Some beautiful Dublin Photography here!                   dekadans.nl  Read More »

by Tony Kennedy on Aug 26th, 2019 - 1583 Views

An Thuras Fada Part VI – Chapter VI of Tony Kennedy’s ‘An Thuras Fada’ now online. This insightful piece of Dublin life perfectly illustrates that Ireland has some wonderful young talent!  Other Chapters available here: V,  IV,  III,   II,   I Despite the fact that Mikey absolutely wanted... 

by Shane Adlum on Aug 6th, 2019 - 2358 Views

At the Crossroads: When Robert Johnson Met the Devil – Did Robert Johnson sell his soul for music? Is it cheaper than guitar lesson….Shane Adlum explores…. Little is known about the life and death of Robert Johnson, one of the most influential blues musicians of all time. There are... 

by Tony Kennedy on Jul 30th, 2019 - 1680 Views

An Thuras Fada Part V – Chapter V of Tony Kennedy’s ‘An Thuras Fada’ now online. This insightful piece of Dublin life perfectly illustrates that Ireland has some wonderful young talent!  Other Chapters available here: IV,  III,   II,   I   Mikey was lying on his prison... 

by Tony Gorman on Jun 13th, 2019 - 1393 Views

Another World. By/Tony Gorman – Another wonderful poem from our resident poet Tony Gorman How beautiful our earth is Away from all its grit Away from all its mayhem That some people bring to it Away from all the killing Away from evil men Away from all the wars they start That never touches them If... 

by Stephen Davis on Jun 5th, 2019 - 2013 Views

Located in Islandbridge Dublin along the banks of the River Liffey stand The Irish National War Memorial Gardens. It was first proposed in 1919 to build a memorial to commemorate the 49,000 Irish troops who died in the war to end all wars. After an impasse on the location of the site that lasted... 

by Tony Kennedy on May 21st, 2019 - 1488 Views

10 Things To Make Dublin Millennials Great Again – Tongue firmly in cheek Tony gives some friendly tips to this generation We Millenials are one of the most maligned generations today. We are seen as selfish, lazy and culturally ambivalent. Granted we are better than the Boomers who basically... 

by Shane Adlum on Apr 4th, 2019 - 2564 Views

The Madness of The Professor and the Madman –  In this article, Shane Adlum describes the rather eccentric story of the production of ‘The Madness of The Professor and The Madman’ due for release this year Back in 2016 Mel Gibson and Sean Penn arrived in Dublin to shoot ‘The Professor... 

by Ross Murray on Mar 25th, 2019 - 1534 Views

  St Patrick’s Day in Sligo – Our Foreign Affairs correspondent buy modafinil boots Ross Murray had these snaps of Sligo town parade          Read More »

by Tony Gorman on Mar 25th, 2019 - 1242 Views

Katie Taylor/ Truly a Champion of 3 World Title’s Step up to the podium our Irish heroine You’ve fought so bravely in your fights time and time again You pass the pain barrier to reach the end result And not to recognise that feat is definitely an insult For the people hold you in their hearts for... 

by Tony Gorman on Feb 19th, 2019 - 1225 Views

A Time for Change. by/Tony Gorman Our resident poet Tony Gorman delivers this appeal to stop the waste and to consider our environment before it is far too late Our planets in an awful state because of humans ways In time our lives be poisoned by an environmental killing craze Of fly tipping and dumping leaving... 

by Shane Adlum on Feb 12th, 2019 - 1888 Views

  Former Saints Goalkeeper Gordon Banks has died, aged 81 The former England, Stoke City, Leicester City and Saint Patrick’s Athletic goalkeeper has passed away aged 81. His family confirmed the news saying that “it is with great sadness that we announce that Gordon passed away peacefully overnight”. He... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Jan 23rd, 2019 - 3307 Views

Old Dublin in Photos 1940 – 1970 In this article, we take a peak at the National Library of Ireland’s collection of photographs of Dublin truly in the rare auld times.  Have a look. The following photos are courtesy of  National Library of Ireland on The Commons   Gings on Dame Street   Outside... 

by Shane Adlum on Dec 17th, 2018 - 1811 Views

The best thing about Christmas is without doubt the movies. Sitting in front of a warm fire, hot chocolate in hand with the marshmallows just starting to melt and It’s that little bit of time where you don’t have to worry about the turkey, wrapping presents or the inevitable festive arguments. For... 

by Shane Adlum on Nov 30th, 2018 - 1784 Views

Christmas 2018 – In this article Shane Adlum tells us what events are happening around the city of Dublin this Christmas time!  It’s that time of year again. The tree is dragged out of the attic, the stockings are hung with care, you send cards to people you haven’t seen in years and you’re... 

by Tony Gorman on Oct 5th, 2018 - 1888 Views

A beautiful poem by our resident Poet Tony Gorman about the changing of the seasons, goodbye for now summer.  My Poem for National Poetry Day Season to Season. By/ Tony Gorman All withered and dying are the flowers and the weeds A time when they all are spreading their seeds When crops have been cropped...