Culture

by Tony Gorman on Oct 5th, 2018 - 1889 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... 

by Tony Kennedy on Oct 1st, 2018 - 1877 Views

Walking towards Mikey was Peter Whelan, known as “Peanuts” to those familiar with him. He cut a striking image. He had a shock of blond hair that was always cropped tight, and a perma stubble that at one stage must have been by design, but now is nothing but a testament to self neglect. He stood... 

by Tony Kennedy on Aug 1st, 2018 - 2203 Views

Mikey walked back toward the canal, choosing an area with overgrown greenery that lacked the beauty of most plants but which Mikey found soothing. He found himself giving up searching for a bench and decided to sit on a patch of dry weedgrass. Mikey liked the canal. He seen the mix between nature and... 

by Tony Gorman on Aug 1st, 2018 - 1519 Views

Nature’s Brushstrokes Our countryside’s a melodramatic bloom Pure poetry within Mother Nature room Of colours from a painters brushes spray Purely an extravagant harlequin type display Of Daffodils on margins that flutter in the breeze And Poppies and Red-Oxide growing gaily at their ease With Bee... 

by Tony Gorman on Jul 11th, 2018 - 1920 Views

I’m a lover of all kinds in the nature world and hove noticed that there is a distinct lack of bees this year which prompted me to write my poem as something needs to be done to help bees and other insects from disappearing off the planet. Bee advised. By/Tony Gorman 29th June 2018 We poison vegetation... 

by Tony Kennedy on Jul 11th, 2018 - 1705 Views

An Thuras Fada Part 2 – Tony Kennedy’s re-imagining of Ulysses continues as Mickey continues his long journey For Part One Click Here Mikey heard the bell strike ten as he left the block after ensuring that the coast was clear. Ebullient on painkillers and power, Mikey had something of a... 

by Tony Kennedy on Jun 20th, 2018 - 1712 Views

An Turas Fada – Tony Kennedy re-adapts the classic tale of The Odyssey in through Irish Joycean tradition.  This is the first chapter of Mikey’s Long Journey Mikey opened one eye first as he slowly emerged from the temporary solace of sleep. His arm reaches towards the old kitchen chair... 

by Stephen Davis on Jun 18th, 2018 - 1643 Views

Stephen Davis collects some photos of Dublin’s 2018 Blooms Day    Read More »

by FRG.ie Admin on Jun 11th, 2018 - 1546 Views

To Fight the Big C by/Tony Gorman Remove yourself from me For I do not welcome you And the course in life to beat you I will gladly pursue Remove your binding spores For I will fight them all A fight I will endure Till one of us will fall For with my inner strength From the gamma rays I need I’ll... 

by Stephen Davis on Apr 19th, 2018 - 1654 Views

Boxing Clever – Stephen Davis Photography Captures the Dublin Canvas Dublin Canvas is an inclusive public art project. To date, they have had a collection of artists from all age groups -schoolchildren to retirees, from all walks of life – barristers to baristas, a mixture of nationalities... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Apr 18th, 2018 - 1464 Views

Reminder of the craft fair at Hilton Kilmainham Our lady’s hospice Harold’s X will also be collecting at this event so please come along and support us both. Saturday April 21st 10:30-5:30  Read More »

by FRG.ie Admin on Apr 11th, 2018 - 2040 Views

Messiah on the Street – A free concert for those who love Handel’s Messiah, we take a look at some of the more interesting facts about the piece and its first performance in Dublin This Friday at 1 pm, people will be able to enjoy Handel’s Messiah for free on Fishamble Street to celebrate... 

by Christine Bond on Nov 22nd, 2017 - 2247 Views

The birds are returning to gardens across the country in search of food to get them through the winter.Now is the time to stock up bird feeders and prepare yourself for BirdWatch Ireland’s annual Irish Garden Bird Survey. To quote their blog “the Garden Bird survey is a great way to really get... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Nov 21st, 2017 - 1979 Views

Families can enjoy a wide range of children’s festive entertainment including face paints, workshops, a vintage carousel and an outdoor screening of classic Christmas movie The Snowman. There will be market stalls with a range of delicious foods, arts and crafts. The main tree lighting event will... 

by Christine Bond on Oct 3rd, 2017 - 1610 Views

Events are being held in city libraries, Dublin Castle and other venues. All of the events are free but some that need booking have booked out. More information can be found at http://dublinfestivalofhistory.ie/ Dublin Castle has some big names coming to give talks: Martin Bell – the Death of... 

by Christine Bond on Sep 22nd, 2017 - 1869 Views

It’s Culture Night Again!! Tonight from 6 pm on Free Events all through Dublin. Culture Night is an annual all-island public event that celebrates culture, creativity and the arts. On Culture Night, arts and cultural organisations and venues of all shapes and sizes, including the big National Cultural... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Aug 15th, 2017 - 2189 Views

This is a public seminar exploring the future of work in our society particularly in more socio-economically disadvantaged communities. After the Future is an exhibition of work that has been developed by artist Glenn Loughran in collaboration with the Robert Emmet Community Development Project, members... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Aug 15th, 2017 - 2034 Views

Ireland’s first ever international BBQ Festival, a celebration of the art of cooking with fire & smoke, comes to the leafy surrounds of Herbert Park this August 17th-20th 2017 The Big Grill will allow you to smell, taste, discover and learn about all kinds of BBQ’ing grilling, smoking,... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Aug 9th, 2017 - 1540 Views

An Exhibition of Rare Books in the Oak Room at the Farmleigh House. Books on display from the Benjamin Iveagh Collection, Farmleigh House courtesy of the Governors and Guardian’s of Marsh’s Library. James Joyce is one of the most influential writers of his era. His works have been the subject... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Aug 8th, 2017 - 1696 Views

Returning for its 5th year , Dublin Comic Con brings media guests from TV and film, Comic creators, artists, fans and professionals together for a weekend of talks , workshops, demos, interactive activities  and all round great family fun. Come along to meet actors from your faourite TV shows/Movies,...