• An Artist’s Perspective on Dublin’s Changing Landscape in Before I Go: Vanishing Dublin 

    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 Alex Brady Ireland is on the brink of elimination from the men’s FIFA world cup qualifying, with this international break being the most crucial set of games so far.   “The boys in green” sit bottom of UEFA qualifying group B after two games, with pressure mounting on manager Heimir Hallgrimsson after an abysmal loss…

  • By Adam Pigott  Dublin Bus services are set to see another revamp to bus routes as Phase 7 is set to be unveiled on Oct. 19.  Phase 7 F-Spine of the BusConnects Network redesign plan will be one of biggest systematic changes for bus services in decades, with nine new routes set to be introduced.  The…

  • By Sean Kavanagh Many rock bands take much consideration when coming up with the name of their group. Eddie Vedder and Jeff Ament reportedly spent over three months arguing about what they would name their grunge-rock startup before settling on the name Pearl Jam.  Precinct, however, took a slightly different approach.   “We had two names.…

  • Rowers at Island Bridge – Photo: Mary Phelan Rowing, which has been described as a natural anti-depressant, is gaining popularity in Ireland, and there are now over 100 clubs around the country which are affiliated with Rowing Ireland. If you are looking for a low impact sport, but one which engages more than 80 per cent of your…

  • A group of over sixty third level students from across the country gathered outside the Department of Further and Higher Education on Monday demanding a cut in third level fees in Tuesday’s Budget.  Representatives from AMLÉ (Aontas na Mac Léin, formally Union of Students in Ireland), along with members of various university student unions attended…

  • The Dublin Fringe Festival 2025 has come to an end, with thousands of people attending different events of creative and performing arts.  The 31st annual edition of the festival showcased its usual sites of creative and performing arts, with some events being ticketed and some being free, providing an affordable experience for anybody interested in…