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by Alan Finn on May 10th, 2011 - 2009 Views

The days that have past us by, people say are the good old days. The ways that people worked and lived, is part of our rich history. The arcs that surround our Cathedrals and churches, where all done by hand, there was no machines them day but at least there was plenty of work. Boys at the age of 12... 

by Taulah Daily on May 10th, 2011 - 2418 Views

LIMITLESS Staring: Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro & Abbie Cornish Director: Neil Burger Rising star Bradley Cooper’s latest offering is an exciting fast paced thriller. The story starts with a deadbeat writer’s chance meeting with an old acquaintance, a former brother in law who now deals in... 

by Alan Finn on Mar 8th, 2011 - 1605 Views

He Looked, She at him. She Smiled, He at her. Do you remember, he asked. I do she said. Its so fresh, we where so new. So new to that world, and so new to the love buzz. Seeing you today she said, It feels that it was only yesterday. Its so fresh inside, I can still feel it within my heart. We where... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Mar 8th, 2011 - 2286 Views

Was there a war in Heaven? Have we pissed off the gods? Why is it no longer raining smarties and lemonade! Come on Willy Wonka – throw us a bone! Well, what can we say? The country is going through withdrawal! I didn’t notice much difference myself but I did notice the absence – of fun! People... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Mar 8th, 2011 - 1902 Views

The Parade In honour of Dublin’s UNESCO City of Literature designation the festival parade will bring specially commissioned short story “Brilliant” by Roddy Doyle, to life on the streets of Dublin, in spectacular fashion. The short story is available for download here> Inspired by the outrageously... 

by Taulah Daily on Mar 8th, 2011 - 2512 Views

Staring: Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis and Vincent Cassel Director: Darren Aronofsky This year’s first big movie, Black Swan is directed by Aronofsky of The Wrestler fame and it shares many similarities with its predecessor. Despite its fantastical qualities, it too is shot from the perspective of the... 

by Alan Finn on Dec 24th, 2010 - 2285 Views

The stroke it done, the cash in the palm. I phone one of the many dealer’s, and Meet them on high I’m alone in me gaff, this is what I need I fish out my bag of Tricks, and use the new. I empty the Q of beige powder on to the spoon, Mix in some water and some citric, I light me lighter under Me... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Dec 24th, 2010 - 9624 Views

The Kilmainham Arts Club is a free monthly Arts night held in the Patriots Inn, Kilmainham. The aim of the night is to provide a space for amateur and professional artists of all disciplines, both local and from further afield, to present or perform their work in an informal and relaxed setting. The... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Dec 24th, 2010 - 2962 Views

One survey said the top three most stressful things in life are: 1. Public Speaking, 2. Moving House, and 3. Death. I think it should be revised. It should include ‘Doing your Tax Returns’ Benjamin Franklin said, “The only things certain in life are death and taxes.” I did my tax returns... 

by Anthony Maher on Oct 28th, 2010 - 3497 Views

Cinemas were closing almost everywhere in Dublin, in the seventies especially: to take only our own area, there was the Lyric in James’ St, overlooking the Fountain; the Rialto and its companion round the corner, the Leinster; the Phoenix on the quays, not far from Collins Barracks; the Tivoli in... 

by Alan Finn on Oct 28th, 2010 - 2244 Views

Dublin there is no city like it, nor will there ever be. It’s one of the smallest county in Ireland, and yet it feels really big I could walk around it blindfolded, and still get there on time. I love the feel of the cobble stones as they wobble beneath my feet, The ones around Guinness are imbedded... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Oct 28th, 2010 - 2074 Views

Resident Evil Afterlife Runtime: 100mins Genre: Cult/Horror/action Starring: Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter, Wentworth Miller The long awaited fourth instalment of the resident evil saga. This movie is a definite must see for any zombie lover. Based on the poplar computer games by Capcom, this is the first... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Oct 28th, 2010 - 2220 Views

Local artist and film maker Shane Sutton as launched his debut exhibition at the MOXIE Gallery and Studio on Lad Lane off Baggot Street. It was the first time that all of Mr Sutton eclectic mix of work was brought together under one roof. The theme of the exhibition, Momentum – Light and Reflection,...