Long-time campaigners bristle at politicians' back-patting over new lift at Clongriffin Dart Station
“They were actually trying to take credit for the extremely hard work that we have put in."
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A Manual for Cleaning Women by Lucia Berlin, Reviewed
Berlin’s stories have a power and rhythm of their own, a companionable force that takes the reader jovially by the hand and tightens to a painful grip.
On Friday on Francis Street, a Street Artist in Action
You might not know it, but you’ve probably seen street artist Fink’s murals somewhere in town. Catch him in action on Culture Night on Francis Street.
For Culture Night, a Taster Class in Burlesque
For Culture Night, Lisa Darling – aka Lisa Byrne – is offering a sample burlesque class for free. Men are also welcome: they can learn boylesque.
Zoë’s Dublin Diary: What to Do This Week
Our pick of the week’s events in Dublin. One per day. To help you make the most of your fun time.
Zoë’s Dublin Diary: What To Do This Week
Our pick of the week’s events in Dublin. One per day. To help you make the most of your fun time.
In Rathmines, a Fresh Take on Music Lessons
At the Music Institute in Rathmines, Dublin’s finest musicians are looking to pass on their skills and love of the notes.
Silly Daddy: Is It Okay to Bully the Great White Pig?
Peppa Pig is a child-charmer of international fame. She preaches sharing, recycling, jumping in muddy puddles and a significant dose of man-bashing to boot.
Freedom’s Child by Jax Miller, Reviewed
One weekend after author Jax Miller finished writing it, Harper Collins reportedly paid a six-figure sum for Freedom’s Child. Did the publisher get its money’s worth?
Brushing Up: A Portrait of Annie Horniman
The Abbey Theatre has quite an art collection, but archivist Mairead Delaney likes to highlight one in particular: the portrait of Annie Horniman.
The Blue Guitar by John Banville, Reviewed
What saves the reader from growing impatient, even irritable, at the narrator’s self-serving and not entirely reliable ramblings is the writing.
In Cabra, the Dublin Circus Project Expands
It’s ramp-it-up time at Dublin Circus Project. Earlier this month, the non-profit group of circus artists opened up new quarters at Bannow Road in Cabra.
In a Coffee Lounge, a Stand-Up Philosopher With a Serious Message
Every Saturday night, through comedy and aphorism, Robert Coyle explores the value to be found in allowing oneself to be wrong.