Category: Dublin
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Face your fears at Farmaphobia
Looking for one last scare this Bank Holiday weekend? Get yourself down to Ireland’s number one Halloween attraction Farmaphobia before it closes for another year on November 1st. Based in Causey Farm in Co.Meath, Farmaphobia consists of a number of spooky attractions constructed…
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Ten things to do in Dublin for Halloween
In order to get into the spooky spirit, here’s a list of fun and frightening things to do in Dublin this eerily festive season. 1) Samhain Tours & Tales at the GAA Museum https://crokepark.ie/news-and-events/samhain-tours-tales-at-the-gaa-museum This family friendly event consists of a scavenger hunt…
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Diageo unveils big plans for St. James’s Gate
Plans for the redevelopment of St James’s Gate site in Dublin have been unveiled by Guinness owner Diageo, reports Keeva Tyrrell. The international drinks company, Diageo, plans to develop an estimated 12.6 acres of the St. James’s Gate site into a new urban…
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Ireland’s first cat lounge opens its doors
Ireland’s first highly-anticipated cat lounge opened its doors in Dublin earlier this month. Cara Croke and Megan Walsh paid a visit to speak to the woman behind it all. Located in Smithfield Square, The Cat Lounge welcomed its first visitors on the 10th…
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Protesters gather at Scientology headquarters
Protesters gathered outside the Victory Centre in Firhouse, Dublin on Saturday, October 14th, to oppose the Church of Scientology’s grand opening of their new headquarters there. It was widely reported that the religious movement had purchased the building earlier this year in order…
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Last chance to fit ‘93% Stardust’ into your ‘Weekend Plans’
With the working week ending, and the light at the end of the tunnel that is the weekend now becoming a reality instead of just a Monday afternoon dream, you’re probably trying to find a decent way to spend the precious weekend. Binge-watching…
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Scientology’s European Headquarters Grand Opening in Firhouse
The Church of Scientology has announced the grand opening of its new European Headquarters in Firhouse, South Dublin. Aimee Walsh reports on the headquarters which is due to open on October 14th. The building, which was formerly known as the Victory Centre in…
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Iconic coffee kiosk closes after 38 years
Dublin City must sadly bid farewell to one of its local icons – a quaint coffee kiosk in the city centre has been forced to close after 38 years in business. The Kiosk, which sits on a traffic island at the Leeson Street…
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Halal food on the rise in Ireland
By: Leanne Salmon Halal shops and places which provide halal food are on the rise in Dublin city due to the increase in the Muslim community according to a local Imam. Imam Yahya Alhussein of the Islamic Foundation of Ireland on the South…
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The baggage of history: Dublin commemorates Red October
Dublin City’s commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution has divided opinion. Zuzia Whelan finds out more.
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