Council to look at plugging community facilities in Ringsend into district heating system early in roll-out
The focus of talk to date has been of the need for the big private and public-sector anchor tenants in the Docklands, to support viability.
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Above Merrion Square, two artists are hoarding the Revenue commissioners archive
Only Handle It Once runs in the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland until 30 August.
As costs to fit-out Dublin's new arts spaces come into focus, who should pay?
In one case, it may take about €60,000. In another, €5 million.
Dean: In Search of Lecs Luther’s “Fish & Chips”
Before Luther repackaged himself as Rejjie Snow, he announced but never released the EP – but someone else pieced it together.
Luke: In new Irish-language film, a chance encounter leads woman down dark road of revenge
The dread and discomfort build gradually in “An Mháthair”, from its mundane starting point to its clever reveal.
Animation artists call for regulation of the industry as the AI transition looms large
“I wouldn't necessarily say we're looking at a looming full automation, but a really, really drastic shakeup is definitely on the horizon,” says Jen Wayne of the Animation Workers of Ireland.
Artists in the old Filmbase building, owned by the council, say it really needs some visible upkeep
It isn't that clear to passersby that the building is being used at all, relayed councillors at a recent meeting.
Luke: In new anti-Christmas comedy, father goes on one-man crusade against most commercial time of year
Here we are in early July, and "Murphy Vs Christmas" is set to premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh, followed by a wide release.
Dean: HAVVK make anxiety sound beautiful
"How do you engage a part of the brain that people fear, in a way that engrosses and rather than repulses?"
In Phibsborough, an artist dives into childhood memories, with beeswax and human hair
Richmond Road Studios recently bid farewell to the Phibsborough Shopping Centre with a last exhibition, as they head to a new home.
A debut album finds inspiration in an evocative object, the breakfast roll
“It’s an indulgent thing, a fry-up, rammed into a luxury baguette. It felt like such a symbol of contemporary Ireland, and the perfect identity for the project.”
Twelve years in, experimental metal band Earthslayer are ready to take their apocalyptic sound to the live circuit
They're preparing to release their as-yet-untitled sophomore record.
An uilleann piper, with one eye on tradition, takes to the big stages
In the last year, Seán McKeon has appeared around the world with Christy Moore, Elvis Costello, and other famous faces.