On the walls of a Kilbarrack health centre, an artist pays tribute to the beautiful ordinary
Paul MacCormaic says he hopes the works inspire an interest and pride in nearby sights, passed by everyday.
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“Stray Magazine” Aims to Inject a Sense of Hope into Dublin’s Arts Scene
“We don’t want to be ‘Dublin is shit, everything is bad and hard,’” says co-founder Aiesha Wong.
“It’s Like I Am Amplifying My Love for the Shopping Centre into a Sense of Lust for It”
In his new work The Drift///Parallax, artist Brian Teeling focuses on the presence of absence, the absence of presence – and the Phibsboro Shopping Centre.
A “Truckttoria” Offers a Taste of the Chef’s Italian Food Biography
Carbonara, porcini mushroom-filled ravioli, mozzarella-filled suppli, paninis stuffed with smoked cheese, roasted peppers, artichoke, and salame Napoli.
Looking at New Designs for Portobello Plaza, Skateboarders Wonder Whether They Will Have a Place
Two possible early designs for what the new refurbished plaza would look like have been released by the council, after workshops with locals.
On Francis Street, Waiting for a Ruling on the Demolition of Two “Dutch Billys”
Owner Richard Smyth wants permission to replace the buildings dating back to the 18th century with a seven-storey complex including 24 apartments.
As Chefs Bring Korean Street Food to Dublin, Corn Dogs Are on Their Menus
Outlets offer variations on a theme. “It’s in our blood to be looking for new things and to push chefs to be creative,” says Gunmoo Kim, the founder of Jaru.
From Cromwell to Covid, a Walking Tour Journeys Through the History of Ringsend’s Pubs
In 1850 there were 12 pubs but only about 2,500 people in the area, says local historian Eddie Bohan, a former lounge boy, bartender and publican.
Brushing up: The story behind the mural outside The Cobblestone on Smithfield Square
Although it’s only nine years old, since so many former street-art hotspots have been lost to new development, it’s one of the oldest street murals in the city.
Still No Concrete Plans for Filling Cultural Space at Former Tivoli Theatre Site, Just a Proposal for a Steel Gate
Staycity say they are considering various options for the arts and cultural spaces, and want to put the square behind a gate to prevent anti-social behaviour at night.
With His New Cookbook, an Artist Asks Readers to Think About Where Their Tomatoes Come From, and at What Cost
“It is not to make people feel guilty about what they eat, but to make them aware of it,” says Rudi-Lee McCarthy.
Brushing up: a misunderstood spiderweb sculpture
It’s nothing to do with Marvel’s Spider-Man, says artist Kathleen O’Brien. Its meaning is rooted in the history of its north inner-city neighbourhood.
For Those Still Isolated by Covid, an Art Project Offers Connections via Postcards
Not everybody is in a position to resume normality, artist Aine O’Hara says, and with “Sick Cards”, she hopes those overlooked have a chance to be seen.