• 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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  • Lynne Swan and Colin Higgins report. Bullying is a very topical issue in Ireland, especially following the recent Children’s Referendum. Do the people of Dublin feel the issue of bullying is being tackled properly in this country? We hear from people on the streets about how we can best tackle the issue of bullying as…

  • The holiday favourite Christmas Jumper Make Night returned to the Science Gallery on the 29th of November, hosted by David McKeown. Make Nights are about making anything you want at all in a friendly atmosphere, but since it is Christmas Season (well almost!) this extra special event is about making Christmas jumpers. The workshop cost…

  • Ever wondered if you are the only one out there whose had a spectacularly good or bad date? Well you’re not alone, turn outs we’ve all had embarrassing and wonderful dating experiences! Watch the video above to see thecity.ie asking people in Dublin about their dating experiences! by The City crew member’s – Blaithin, Aidan…

  • By Cormac O’Connor and Fionnuala Holohan. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is the biggest festival in India and the 40,000-strong Indian community in Ireland celebrated it this year in November 17th at the Citywest Convention Centre. The festival of Diwali celebrates “the victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge…

  • By Gillian Stedman Last Wednesday thousands took to the streets of Dublin to protest proposed cuts to disability payments. The crowds marched to Leinster House where they chanted in unison “No ifs, no buts, no disability cuts.” The march was held to urge the Government to fully implement the promises made in the 2011 Programme…