Culture + Entertainment
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The 2020 International Literature Festival in Dublin
The International Literature Festival Dublin has revealed the programme for this year. And like many of this year’s cultural events affected by the pandemic, this programme will take place online. Dhai Almutairi chats with those involved in the upcoming virtual festival. Joey Kavanagh…
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Good Vibrationz continue to operate outdoors as Dublin remains in Level 3
Events host and organiser Good Vibrationz are continuing to operate their events outdoors, despite last week’s news that Dublin will remain in Level 3, with the rest of the country joining them and Donegal. Erica Carter discusses with them how they’re adapting to…
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New Irish horror series Shudder Street to premier next week
Shudder Street, a new horror webseries, is coming to a screen near you next week. Erica Carter talked through the inspirations behind the new series with writer and director Seán Donohoe and producer Orlagh Doherty. Shudder Street is a new anthology-horror series set…
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Merrion’s open-air artists persevere through Level 3
With Level 3 restrictions ordering galleries to close, Eibhin Kavanagh talks to the artists still able to display their work at the Merrion Square Open-Air Art Gallery. With the introduction of Level 3 restrictions in Dublin last month, art galleries and other cultural…
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‘The balcony is a place for communication’: Japanese pianist Rie Matsushita on the Italian music movement
TheCiry.ie spoke with the Puglia-based pianist taking on the music industry in Italy at a crucial time
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Fibromyalgia – A misunderstood condition
The soft purring of Sarah’s cat sounds strangely melodic paired with the tick-tock of the glossy red clock on the wall. “You’ll get through it, not a bother to you” Sarah reassures me I’ll be just fine as I battle through my final…
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Top three city breaks on a student budget for 2020
If you are planning to travel in 2020, you don’t need to be rich to do it. There are plenty of places that you can travel to on a budget, particularly if you’re a struggling student. But, finding the right places to go…
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Review: Tá an Grian ag taitneamh
After a hectic year touring their debut album Dogrel, which was named BBC 6 Music’s album of the year, the boys of Fontaines D.C. arrived home to give the people of Dublin what they wanted, which consisted of listening to unfiltered, home-grown talent…
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Twelve Pubs – Proceed with Caution
One night, 12 pubs, 12 drinks and 12 rules. Participated in by the masses every Christmas, either in their own locality or in Dublin City, 12 pubs has become somewhat of a necessity in the run up towards Christmas, and it is often…
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Dogs dumped for Christmas: animal rescue lists grow as owners surrender their pets
In the run-up to Christmas, animal rescues’ phones are ringing off the hook. The calls answered are not from people inquiring about adopting, but from those who want to surrender their dog. If a puppy is on your own Christmas list, or you’ve…
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