Culture

by Shane Adlum on Feb 26th, 2025 - 177 Views

The Oscars 2025 As awards season comes to an end, it is almost time for the big one, The 97th Academy Awards, The Oscars, the most prestigious awards in film. This year’s event will take place on Sunday March 2nd at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Conan O’Brien will take on the duties of host for... 

by John Keane on Feb 24th, 2025 - 195 Views

Saint Patricks Day Festival in Dublin 8 The annual Saint Patrick’s Day Festival takes place in Dublin from the 15th to the 17th of March and there will be plenty of things to do in Dublin 8 as part of the national and worldwide celebrations which are connected to our national holiday. Here are a... 

by Tony Gorman on Feb 11th, 2025 - 133 Views

    For Whom the Bell Tolls – A beautful poem from our resident master, Tony Gorman  Read More »

by Shane Adlum on Jan 30th, 2025 - 852 Views

2025: A Big Year for Irish Film 2025 is set to be another big year for Irish cinema. Here is a look at some of the films due for release this year, and a few from 2024 that slipped under the radar or are yet to get an official release. Bring them Down: Barry Keoghan and Christopher Abbott star in this... 

by Patrick Ryan on Dec 12th, 2024 - 321 Views

Nostalgia Isn’t What It Used To Be…  Patrick Ryan dons a paisley shirt and slips on his rose-tinted roundy glasses to present a Top 10 Groovy Kids’ Presents from Christmases past.  Park the Health and Safety regs, reload the stereotypes, put a Slade LP on the record player and... 

by Aidan Crowley on Dec 5th, 2024 - 423 Views

Relic Of Times Past In Kilmainham Is Remembered In Art – In this article, Aidan Crowley discusses the history of the Orchard Shop in Kilmainham By: Aidan Crowley:  The Orchard was a small sweet shop which was located at Kilmainham Cross and stood at the junction of the South Circular Road and... 

by John Keane on Nov 23rd, 2024 - 272 Views

Christmas Fairs in Dublin 8 in early December. There are two Christmas fairs in Dublin 8 in early December with which you can kick off your festive season. They both promise a lot in terms of gift-buying and dining opportunities and the Richmond Barracks Christmas Fair will also have a full program... 

by Shane Adlum on Oct 31st, 2024 - 512 Views

Irish Horror Movies As any Irish person will tell you, we invented Halloween. Our myths and legends are full of demons, fairies, banshees and things that go bump in the night. So, it is no surprise to see Ireland at the forefront of modern horror films. In recent years there has been a huge increase... 

by Tony Gorman on Oct 22nd, 2024 - 320 Views

9 Ardee Street A home within the city boundaries Where residents were so kind They’d drop in for an idle chat To some a release of mind As close communities stick together Helping in times of need A bond of trust that’s shown by all In thoughts and word and deed But alas the wind of change come And... 

by John Healy on Sep 16th, 2024 - 287 Views

Culture Night 20th September 2024: 4pm – 8pm (Culture Night event taking place on the ground floor) An evening of workshops and demos at the National Print Museum (Beggars Bush). Hour-long workshops for the event are first-come, first-served and run at 16:00, 17:30 and 19:00. Early cultures such... 

by John Keane on Sep 3rd, 2024 - 382 Views

Saint Audoen’s Church Culture Night Opening Saint Audoen’s Church on High Street in Dublin 8 will open its doors on September 20 from 18.00 to 21.30 as part of Dublin’s annual Culture Night.. Please remember that Saint Audoen’s is free to enter from Monday through Saturday 9.30 until 16.45 until... 

by Patrick Ryan on Aug 14th, 2024 - 375 Views

The Art Of Winning – Patrick Ryan takes a look at some of Ireland’s less well known Olympians, who from the very start showed the world how medals are won. Paris 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of Ireland’s participation in the Olympic games as an independent nation. Although... 

by John Keane on Jul 24th, 2024 - 475 Views

The History of Tea Drinking Tea was first imported from China through the city of Canton by British and European merchants and became particularly popular in the 17th Century with the British upper-classes. It was drunk strong without milk or sugar from small cups by the aristocracy and was such an... 

by John Keane on Jun 24th, 2024 - 803 Views

Bewley’s Oriental Café, Grafton Street. The History of the Bewley Company The Bewley’s Oriental Café story begins with the Bewley family, who originally hailed from Northern England, were Quakers and moved to Ireland in the 17th century where they soon established themselves in Dublin. In 1835,... 

by Stephen Davis on Jun 13th, 2024 - 408 Views

Celebrate Bloomsday Dublin 2024 with a Joycean Journey As the city of Dublin prepares for the annual Bloomsday festivities, literary enthusiasts and casual visitors alike can look forward to a day filled with Edwardian charm and cultural immersion. Bloomsday, held on June 16th, commemorates the life... 

by John Keane on May 21st, 2024 - 804 Views

Fallon’s ‘The Capstan Bar’ Fallon’s ‘The Capstan’ Bar is located in Dublin’s Liberties area on the Coombe and is just beside the Hyatt Centric Hotel. It is only a short distance away from the historic Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. The pub’s original name of ‘The Capstan Bar’ comes... 

by Stephen Davis on Apr 29th, 2024 - 616 Views

Dublin Street Photography Festival 2024: Celebrating Urban Perspectives Dublin, April 29, 2024 — The inaugural Dublin Street Photography Festival (DSPF) is set to transform the vibrant streets of Charlemont Square in Dublin 2 from May 3rd to May 6th, 2024. This exciting event promises to be a... 

by Stephen Davis on Apr 26th, 2024 - 622 Views

  Dublin Canvas 2024: A Call to Paint the City – Stephen Davis provides details about the renewed initiative As the city shakes off the last of the winter chill, Dublin Canvas is once again beckoning artists to bring their brushes, their colors, and their visions to the streets. The project,... 

by Jack Croome on Apr 19th, 2024 - 793 Views

The Mystery of Dublin’s White Lady Statue – Jack Croome tells us about the recent addition to Dublin’s Culture Dublin boasts its fair share of landmarks, but among the lesser-known yet intriguing examples is that of the White Lady or the “lady on the rock” statue, sparking... 

by Stephen Davis on Mar 19th, 2024 - 667 Views

Happy St Patrick’s Day – We hope you had a great day!                                            Read More »