Arts and Culture
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The Unexplored Side of Peace in Technology Through an Artistic Lens
Throughout the course of history, violence has been prodominantly showned to divide people, this exhibits demonstrates through conflict, can birth peace and harmony among cultures into becoming a better society. “It’s an important exhibition for people to come because it speaks directly to…
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Drinks & Decadence in Dublin’s Downtown: A Conversation With One of Dublin’s Top Bartenders
A half-past-three Hemingway Daiquiri in Hawksmoor Dublin. Directly across the bar stands Darragh Boylan. To some, he is known for being a frequent competitor in all manner of cocktail competitions; to others, he is the intermediary marking the transition from the bar into…
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Wobblin Jude, Just a Bloke in the Big Smoke
The door of a double dwelling house opens up to Jude Forester on the other side, more commonly known as Mr Wobblin Jude, presenting a vibrancy, not just through his own sense of character, but through his self-presentation and mannerisms, indicating he’s suited…
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Barry McKinley’s ‘Elysium Nevada’ returns to Bewley’s Café Theatre
Bewley’s Café Theatre in Dublin City is currently staging a re-run of Barry McKinley’s “Elysium Nevada.” The Irish Times Best New Play Award nominee follows three residents of a sun-blasted retirement home as they dwell on fears of decline, memory and the approach…
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Celebrating Process Over Output: How Witty writer’s podcast inspires its audience
The Witty Writer’s anniversary workshop examines how music, art, and other visual forms fuel the craft of writing. By Samuel Adeleke The Witty Wicklow writers’ workshop, a workshop that aims to bring writers and readers together, celebrated its first anniversary on the 24th of March at the Arthaus Hotel in Dublin. The idea started with Victor Vicente, a writer, who started hosting a podcast and invited his friend Jeroen Vandommele as…
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Legends of the Irish stage come back to life in ‘The Quiet Men’
A play depicting the lives of Irish actors Barry Fitzgerald and Arthur Shields is currently running at Bewley’s Theatre Café on Grafton Street.
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2026’s Dublin Bowie Festival kicks off a decade on from his death
Temple Bar, Dublin. Photo credit: Adam Jackson. Events include live podcasts, Bowie tribute bands, and former Bowie band members. by Adam Jackson David Bowie’s presence looms large in Dublin this week in the form of the yearly Dublin Bowie Festival. The festival, founded…
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‘The reality is that you need money to work in this business’: an interview with actor and filmmaker Laoisa Sexton
The “I Can’t Go On” writer/director reveals her early inspirations and addresses the challenging realities of breaking into the film industry.
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Manchán Magan’s niece runs to raise money for vital cancer research
By Rían Cahill Aobh Magan, Niece of the late Irish author, and documentary maker Manchán Magan has raised nearly €800 for Breakthrough Cancer Research Ireland in honour of her Uncle.
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Talk of the Town: Fred Again Pop-up Dublin Gig
Last weekend, on November 1, well-known DJ Fredrick Gibson, or more commonly known as ‘Fred Again’, surprised Irish fans by playing his final European show of his 10-week pop- up tour in Dublin. The English DJ held 5 pop up gigs across Europe over the last 5 weeks to celebrate the launch of 10 new songs. Gibson didn’t reveal what city he was in until the week…
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