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An Artist’s Perspective on Dublin’s Changing Landscape in Before I Go: Vanishing Dublin
A new exhibition by artist Gerard Byrne highlights the impact of modernization on Dublin’s architectural character and cultural identity. By Peace Okolo An exhibition portraying Dublin’s evolving cityscape has opened at the Gerard Byrne Gallery on Trinity Street, with artist Gerard Byrne presenting a series of paintings that reflect the city’s architectural and cultural change. Before I Go. Vanishing Dublin focuses on Georgian and Victorian buildings…
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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 through the grounds of Croke Park, searching for Séamus the Samhain Scarecrow,…
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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 quarter for Dublin. Diageo said due to the advancements in technology, it…
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Aileen Reid was highly tipped to do well at London 2012 but after a crash on her bike she finished 43rd. Gavin Hyland talks with the Olympic triathlete to find out how she rebounded from the disappointment of 2012. Having a disappointing Olympics would be enough to destroy anybody’s confidence but that is not how…
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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 of October and has received a great response since. Owner and cat-lover…
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With the CSO revealing that the Muslim population is growing year on year, Hajar Akl looks at how multiple generations of Muslim people are integrating into Irish culture and making Ireland their home. The Muslim population is the youngest religious group in Ireland, new Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures have revealed. The figures, released by the CSO…
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“The best fight of … ever,” UFC President Dana White told a word-fumbling Joe Rogan after Robbie Lawler finally slayed Rory MacDonald in the final round of their welterweight brawl in July 2015. Blood soaked the letters ‘UFC’ in the middle of the octagon as MacDonald lay flat on his back. His face was almost…
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