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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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Celebrations around the world are already under way for the Chinese New Year, which begins on Thursday 19th February and lasts until 5th March. Often marked by fireworks and family feasts within China, it’s also known as the Spring Festival. Chinese New Year is widely regarded as the most important celebration in China and is…
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The historic Edinburgh Castle James Cox takes the City.ie to Edinburgh, a city steeped in history and culture. Whether you’re looking for a shopping trip, a lads holiday, a romantic getaway,…
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(picture by Wikipedia – Nev1) By Donal Lucey Ireland yet again took the Cricket World Cup by storm last night with a brilliant display against the West Indies. Just like in Bangalore four years ago, Ireland chased down a total of over 300 to secure a four-wicket victory over one of the big test nations.…
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By Seraphine Habimana At an extraordinary public meeting about Top Climate Chaos, members of the Oireachtas environment committee and civil society organisations condemned the Climate Action Bill for being weak, saying the government has ignored the Committee’s proposal to include climate justice. The draft Bill on Climate Action was published by the government last month to…
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The release of Fifty Shades of Grey has finally come, whether you like it or not. The novels stormed best seller lists and become a topical subject and recognised globally. Many are flocking to the cinemas in exhilaration while others to quench a morbid curiosity. One thing is sure, Fifty Shades of Grey has a…
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The story of St Valentine’s relics has been intriguing visitors to Dublin since they were put on display in White Street Carmelite Church in the 1950s. Not least because there are up to ten places in the world claiming to house the remains of the celebrated Saint, including Glasgow, Rome and Prague. Meeting with Prior…
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