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 New Play Focuses on African Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Ireland
The nine-act play, directed by John Doyle, is scheduled for its Dublin debut at the Smock Alley Theatre in late July.
One woman finds, like others, that embroidery makes life a little easier
“It’s only in Ireland that I actually started, really started, out of loneliness you could say,” she says.
Dublin Oldschool, Reviewed
The narrative lets the film down but there is plenty to admire in “Dublin Oldschool”, writes reviewer Luke Maxwell.
Restless Souls, Reviewed
I often scribble notes as I read, little breadcrumbs I hope will lead back to the heart of the book after I’ve finished. The reminder that stands out for me with this novel is “unpredictable”, writes Daniel Seery.
How Archives are Changing What They Collect, and When
The speedy reaction by Dublin City Archives to collect messages left at the memorial to Savita Halappanavar in the south inner-city shows a new effort to value items from the here and now.
An Art Student Is Trying to Take on the Public Dance Halls Act
Lorcan Rush wheeled a dance floor around Dublin, breaking the law everywhere from Merrion Square to in front of the Dáil, as his project for the NCAD graduate exhibition, set to run 9–17 June.
Brushing Up: Road Signs from a Horse-Drawn Era
You might have noticed the milestones dotted along some of the city’s main roads.
The Breadwinner, Reviewed
Cartoon Saloon’s latest animated feature tells the story of young Parvana’s life under the Taliban. “There is hard work and humanity in every frame,” writes Luke Maxwell.
Artist James Earley Turns to Stained Glass in Debut Exhibition
While the artist might be best known for his gigantic murals, Earley’s debut exhibition draws on inspiration from his family’s history.
A New Publisher Seeks Ethnic Minority, and Other, Voices
Skein Press want “new, fresh thought-provoking writing”, says Gráinne Shanley O’Toole, one of the founders. They just launched their first book.
Brushing Up: The Buddhist Shrine in St Patrick’s Cathedral
Under the ribbed vaults of a Gothic cathedral in Dublin’s city centre, a sculpture serves as a reminder of the complex relationship between Dublin and Rangoon.
A Hunt for the Missing Artworks of Mary Swanzy
Sean Kissane is searching for some of the artist’s early paintings for an upcoming show at the Irish Museum of Modern Art.