Archive for October 2013

Ringsend Active Retirement Visits Newbridge

Ringsend Active Retirement Visits Newbridge

Ringsend Active Retirement group would like to thank the Ringsend and Irishtown Community Centre for providing the transport on their recent visit to Newbridge Silverware in Kildare. A great day was had by all. Left to right: A. Holgraine, O. […]

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Sean and Elaine Renew Their Marriage Vows

Sean and Elaine Renew Their Marriage Vows

Journalist Ruth Kennedy was invited along to the recent Beech Hill Gathering event in Donnybrook on the 1st of September, where she got this great shot of a gorgeous young couple, Sean and Elaine Timlin. They had a spontaneous renewal […]

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Author in Profile: Charles Lysaght

Author in Profile: Charles Lysaght

Built on reclaimed land, and located on the Strand Road in Merrion, the home of Charles Lysaght – historian, biographer, barrister and obituary writer, is steeped in history. The social and geographical landscape of the area has changed since Charles’ […]

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Real Horror Versus Reel Horror

Real Horror Versus Reel Horror

For most of us, a trip to the cinema is an escape from reality, a chance to put your worries on hold for 90 minutes. The horror film often provides the greatest release, giving us the adrenalin rush of a […]

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Films

Films

Showing in Irish cinemas from October 4th, Alex Fegan’s documentary takes a wry look at that great national institution – The Irish Pub. Many film-makers tackling this subject would likely focus on the history of such establishments and their place […]

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Screams on Screens

Screams on Screens

Every October bank holiday weekend, for the past 12 years, hordes of horror movie fans have flocked to the Irish Film Institute, like zombies in search of fresh brains. The reason is Horrorthon, an annual festival celebrating all that’s great […]

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Open House for Google and RTÉ

Open House for Google and RTÉ

One of the best companies to work for or one that will slowly take over your life by feeding, watering and exercising you all whilst on the clock? This is one of the questions often asked about Google who have […]

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Book Review: French Women Don’t Get Fat

Book Review: French Women Don’t Get Fat

by Mireille Guiliano There’s definitely a feel-good factor about this book. It’s full of recipes for dishes typically enjoyed by the author from the Alsace Region of France, with no nutrient breakdown or calorie counting. Preparation instructions – complicated enough, […]

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Beatles Fans to Come Together

Beatles Fans to Come Together

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the one and only Irish appearance of The Beatles, an event arguably second only to Handel’s Fishamble Street premiere of The Messiah in the history of live music in the city. The band […]

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The Kids Are All-Right… Kinda

The Kids Are All-Right... Kinda

The annual cost of living for students either at home or independent of it has increased since last year, according to a new survey titled DIT Campus Life’s Annual Cost of Living. It examined the cost of living for students […]

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