In Dublin 15, councillors want to name a park for a local cycling legend
They agreed a motion, recently, to ask Fingal’s naming committee to honour Bertie Donnelly.
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Music at Marrowbone Books: Cal Folger Day
In this episode, Cal talks about her journey from playing classical piano from sheet music, to arranging verbatim pop operas – and she performs for an audience at the bookshop.
In Harold’s Cross, Singer-Songwriter Finds Inspiration in Antique Shop
“I thought, what a cool place to do a song. It was cluttered with all little nice antiques and paintings,” says Pearse McGloughlin.
Dean: Reggie and Chuks Are at the Spearhead of Ireland’s Drill Music Surge
The two young artists collaborate in an uncompromising strand of Irish hip-hop mostly being popularised by teenagers drawn to its short, punchy bars and murky beats.
“For Those I Love” Is a Record of Friendship, Love and Loss
In his first solo album, David Balfe uses hip-hop to explore the impacts of poverty, and lament the death of his friend, the spoken-word artist and musician Paul Curran.
Dean: What Makes Music Sound Irish?
Do Fontaines D.C.’s storming post-punk rhythms sound more Dublin than, say, Brazilian-born emcee Luthorist’s hushed rapping? asks Dean Van Nguyen.
On Mountjoy Square, Pizza and Music for Cheap, Weekly
What’s there to do on a Monday night? “We thought about this idea. Cooking pizzas and having musicians jamming,” says Dylan Longman.
Dublin Piano Group Brings a Social Note to What Can Be a Lonely Instrument
Every two months, newbies and old-hands meet in the nave of the Methodist Centenary Church in Ranelagh to perform for each other.
Music at Marrowbone Books: Rachel Ní Chuinn
Thinking about sound as a physical medium has led Ní Chuinn down all kinds of paths. From music exploring the afterglow static of the Big Bang, to works inspired by the acoustics of neolithic caves.
Dean: On Nealo and Uly’s Urban Hang Suite
Nealo’s writing boasts an elegance, intellectual weight, and clever references to local living that elevate him out of the pack.
Music at Marrowbone Books: The Kennedy Sisters
Listen to trad duo The Kennedy Sisters on this month’s music podcast: on Donegal’s music traditions, and plucking songs from the air.
Dean: Erica-Cody’s Retro R&B Probes Modern Irish Identity
The young singer encapsulates the mixed-race Irish experience through velvety grooves.
Council Briefs: Leasing not Buying Social Housing, the Future of Tailors’ Hall, and More
What social housing will Dublin City Council get from big build-to-rent schemes that happen in the city? And other council matters from this month’s full meeting.