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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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By Conor Kenny With recent reports stating that the new National Children’s Hospital (NCH) is 80% complete, it would be an understatement to suggest that the long-awaited project has come with its criticisms of the escalating cost and timeframe of the project. The National Children’s Hospital under construction in 2018. Photo source: bamireland.com First recommended…
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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 of the current housing and planning issues in Dublin City. As you…
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Community group ‘The Useless Project’, founded by Geraldine Carton and Taz Kelleher, launched their first art exhibition over the weekend. The ‘We’re New Here’ art exhibition celebrated a variety of “emerging artists who are new to Ireland’s art scene, and new to its shore”, according to the community’s Instagram. The exhibition was premiered in The…
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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? Next time go off the beaten track and follow this guide to…
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By Johnathon Pearl Meath Ladies GAA footballer Emma Duggan was nominated for the 2022 TG4 Player’ Player of the Year award, following a stellar season. Despite her success at both club and county level, Duggan was pipped to the award by Donegal’s Niamh McLoughlin. Duggan – who is clubmates with previous POTY winner, and current…
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The World Cup is up and running in Qatar, but controversy continues to surround the tournament. ‘The Guardian’ reported that several English and Welsh fans are allegedly being paid to promote the event with a generous offer. These fans are said to have been given free tickets to the opening ceremony as well as fully…
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