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by FRG.ie Admin on Dec 1st, 2023 - 34 Views

Legendary Pogues Frontman Shane MacGowan Has Passed Away  A statement shared on social media from The Pogues confirmed the sad news, it read “It is with deepest of sorrow and heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Shane Macgowan. Shane died peacefully at 3am this morning with his wife... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Nov 23rd, 2023 - 643 Views

‘Ani Yonten (on left) currently resident nun, with Lama Zangmo in the shrine room at Kilmainham.’ Credit: K. Treacy. The Buddhist Centre in Kilmainham – a fascinating read about the history of Kilmainham’s very own Buddhist community For almost fifty years now, the dark red, Buddhist... 

by Shane Adlum on Nov 17th, 2023 - 123 Views

Jonathan Swift Festival 2023 The celebration of the much-loved Irish wit, writer and satirist returns to St Patrick’s Cathedral later this month. Starting on Friday the 24th of November and running until Thursday the 30th, the week-long festival promises to be a celebration of the life and works of... 

by Craig O'Reilly on Aug 21st, 2023 - 293 Views

Remembering Seamus Heaney I first encountered Heaney’s work in a collection called Wintering Out, in my Grandmother’s house. It is probably the first book of poetry I ever read. It was strange, reading this cryptic language. It was concerned with rural Ireland at a time when I’m sure what the... 

by Stephen Davis on Aug 21st, 2023 - 276 Views

On Your Bike Cycling in Dublin is a great way to explore the city and its surroundings. There are many cycling routes and greenways to suit all levels of riders, from beginners to experts. You can also join guided tours by electric bike or rent a bike from one of the many bike shops in the... 

by Craig O'Reilly on Jun 20th, 2023 - 270 Views

Marilyn Monroe And Ulysses – For the week that’s in it, an interesting Blooms Day tie in! Eve Arnold was a pioneering photographer who photographed Marilyn Monroe in1955. The photo she took showed Monroe with her feet up in a playground reading a copy of Irish writer James Joyce’s famous... 

by Shane Adlum on Jun 19th, 2023 - 309 Views

Aslan Frontman Christy Dignam Has Passed Away Aged 63 – Shane Adlum provides a tribute to the great frontman The legendary singer has tragically died after a long battle with illness. The news was announced by his daughter Kiera on her Facebook page on Tuesday. She wrote “On behalf of my family,... 

by Stephen Davis on May 16th, 2023 - 276 Views

Culture Date with the Trinity Regatta – Stephen Davis gets some snaps and reports on Trinity’s annual boat race   The Trinity Regatta 2023 was a spectacular event that brought together rowing enthusiasts from all over Ireland and Europe. The event was held on May 13-14, 2023 at the River... 

by Craig O'Reilly on Apr 18th, 2023 - 654 Views

Hole In The Head – Interview with Director Dean Kavanagh – In this article, Craig interviews up and coming Irish Director, Dean Kavanagh. A fascinating insight into the filming process. Irish film-maker Dean Kavanagh recently released his sixth feature film Hole in the Head to critical... 

by Stephen Davis on Apr 11th, 2023 - 289 Views

1916 Commemorations in Dublin!  Read More »

by Stephen Davis on Mar 21st, 2023 - 526 Views

St Patrick Day Photos from Dublin’s Parade – Stephen Davis applies his expertise behind the camera at this year’s parade  Read More »

by Shane Adlum on Mar 6th, 2023 - 434 Views

Oscars 2023: The Contenders – Shane Adlum does a roundup of this year likely winners The Banshees of Inisherin Writer and director Martin McDonagh reunites with Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson for this dark comedy about the fragility of male friendship, loneliness and life in Ireland in 1923.... 

by Craig O'Reilly on Jan 17th, 2023 - 399 Views

C The Problem with AI Art – A technological innovation but is it a replacement for the real thing? raig O’ Reilly opines… This year we will very likely see the first artificial intelligence generated short films, lf we haven’t already. I recently saw a short film clip generated... 

by Craig O'Reilly on May 24th, 2022 - 858 Views

Plans For A New Irish Language Quarter In Dublin Recently, there has been a renewal in people seeking to learn the Irish language. The emergence of new technology and apps is changing the way we learn and making it more accessible for people to pick up the language at their own pace, whether it’s... 

by Shane Adlum on Apr 27th, 2022 - 1463 Views

Three Dublin Pubs Amongst Best Bars in Ireland According to Lonely Planet There are over 7000 pubs in Ireland and Lonely Planet have come up with their list of the top 20, which includes 3 from the capital. Lonely Planet has become the go to guide for tourists all over the world. They offer a comprehensive... 

by Craig O'Reilly on Mar 22nd, 2022 - 970 Views

100th anniversary of Nosferatu It’s one of the strange quirks of cinema history, that there was nearly no Nosferatu at all. The vision of the pale, wraith-like creature climbing the stairs is iconic. It’s been parodied and replicated countless times. The image of Nosferatu is one people will probably... 

by Shane Adlum on Nov 12th, 2021 - 1448 Views

Duggan’s, A Real Local Pub Located on Parkgate Street, just on the outskirts of the city, a stone’s throw from Heuston Station and just a short walk from the Phoenix Park, P. Duggan’s is a pub in a prime location. Perfect for anyone looking for a pint before grabbing a train, after a long day... 

by Stephen Davis on Nov 5th, 2021 - 1324 Views

Holo-Halloween Dame Street and Smithfield were hosts to a fantastic spooktacular over the weekend. A  holographic light show in Smithfield square and  Barnardo Square were host to the experience. The event was organized by Dublin City Council. The Fountain was there to film the light show.  Read More »

by Shane Adlum on Oct 1st, 2021 - 1118 Views

Wild Mountain Thyme Review – Shane reviews a controversial masterpiece? No wait, he’s reviewing “Wild Mountain Thyme”, my mistake! It took me a long time to watch this film and with good reason. A quick look at the comments section on YouTube will tell you why, “This is worse... 

by Craig O'Reilly on Jul 27th, 2021 - 1199 Views

Summer Events In Ireland – In an optimistic turn more concerts are planned for August.  With the successful launch of trial events recently, particularly the one at Kilmainham hospital which featured Gavin James, Sharon Shannon and Wild Youth, it seems Ireland is all set to have a Summer of...