Why has some of the greenery in city planters been left to wither?
The council hasn’t been able to find a contractor willing to take on the job of looking after these plants, a council official says.
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A Post-Punk Zine Offers a Glimpse of 1980s Dublin
Dave Clifford published Vox from his bedroom, between 1980 and 1983.
Lámh, Lámh Eile, Reviewed
This imaginative noir comedy novel follows a misanthropic PI around Ireland – and is built on in-jokes, literary allusions, and puns on Irish language place names and orthography, writes our reviewer.
Join a Group Discussion on “the Erotic” as a Source of Empowerment
As part of the intimacy exhibition at the Science Gallery, two mediators are welcoming others in to discuss an iconic essay about the erotic.
A Chapelizod Choir Welcomes Those with Dementia, and Others
“Music lifts everyone’s spirits. It’s a social event. There’s always a cup of tea, and there’s always a bit of fun at it,” says Catherine Bourke.
In Drumcondra, a Bulgarian Dance Class Keeps Tradition Alive
Slavi Begov came to Ireland to further his career in IT. And now he’s bringing the traditional dances of his native Bulgaria to life in Dublin.
A Life in the Trees: A Personal Account of the Great Spotted Woodpecker, Reviewed
Beautifully written, this book lulls you along like a river on a calm day. That’s not to say it doesn’t have its moments of drama though, writes Daniel Seery.
Cellar Door, Reviewed
A young woman searches for her missing son through a miasma of her memories and dreams in director Viko Nikci’s surreal feature film debut, writes Luke Maxwell.
A Monthly Short-Film Contest Open to “Literally Anything”
The Firehouse Film Contest’s organisers want to help filmmakers get over first-time jitters, inhibitions and procrastination – and share their movies with an audience.
Should There Be a System for Tracking Ireland’s Antiques When They Leave?
There’s an export-licensing system for certain artworks and cultural objects already, and some say this should be extended to antique furniture too.
Inspired Migrant Women in Ireland, Reviewed
“It’s refreshing to hear so many stories of success and courage from women who have overcome a multitude of obstacles, not just to succeed, but to flourish in this new multicultural Ireland,” writes our reviewer.
Marina, Reviewed
Aoibheann McCann’s novel is “sensitive and melancholic”, “a poetic tale of a life that is anything but”, writes our reviewer.
Experimental Film Finds a Home in Ireland
Generally the audience either “detests it or loves it”, says Rouzbeh Rashidi. That’s a point of pride for him. They react.