Category: Arts and Culture
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Office for Public Works extends consultation period on gigs at the Iveagh Gardens
According to event organisers and locals in Dublin, a small group of people are campaigning against events being held in The Iveagh Gardens, which is already having a negative effect on the use of this space…
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PODCAST: The untimely closure of famous 200-year-old Dublin music shop McCullough-Pigott and the bid to maintain its existence
by Ultán Corcoran McCullough-Pigott, a beloved favourite of Irish musicians closed its doors in late February. The news came about on behalf of the owner, Hal Leonard, who since decided to move away from the sheet music business towards e-commerce. Nonetheless, an online…
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BEHIND THE CAMERAS
by Rafaella Spanou An interview with Tom Cosgrove, filmmaker and film production lecturer in TU Dublin. Tis the time of the year. The Oscar Awards are upon us (March 12th) and our very own Irish movie, “The Banshees of Inisherin” claimed 9 nominations.…
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Monumental Ireland: A closer look at Ireland’s archaeological treasures
by Mariam Maroof Situated in the heart of Dublin city, Monumental Ireland was brought to life by John Lalor of the National Monument Service. Monumental Ireland, a photo exhibition capturing archaeological sites from across the country, showcased the rich history within Ireland. Offering…
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Saint Brigid: pagan, Christian or modern?
by Alla Pavlutska A mythical woman that had many faces through time gets revived in the new public holiday. Ireland has recently celebrated its first-ever bank holiday in honour of a woman, often referred to as the first female Irish bishop. It was…
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Support Local with TheCity.ie’s Market Guide!
Supporting local has never been more important, with an increasing number of small businesses feeling the strain of the current cost of living crisis. TheCity.ie has created a guide to markets happening all over Dublin.
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Vendor’s fury as Dublin County Council aim to close food and wellness space
By Karl Steacy Chestnut Bazaar sits in the heart of the Liberties, nestled down a side alley on the busy Clanbrassil Street. Walking up to its entrance, it’s striking that it lies between a block of apartments and a derelict building, perhaps symbolic…
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Forget Amsterdam! Choose Rotterdam! : An alternative holiday.
By Megan Bell It’s official; everyone and their cousin has been to Amsterdam, and everyone who hasn’t been always talks about wanting to go. But what if you want something different? Something similar to Amsterdam but cheaper and without the swarms of tourists? …
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