Following the excitement of the Local Elections, I had the great fortune to travel Ireland in my Camper Van and experience once again the beauty of our Country. From Wicklow to Kilkenny, to Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Tipperary – with a short trip to Donegal. The warmth of welcome and the innovative tourist attractions
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The ancient custom of Halloween dates back over 2,000 years to the festival of Samhain. It was held that on Halloween night the souls of the dead returned to their homes. People, in an effort to ward off evil spirits, adorned costumes and lit bonfires, out of which the popular images of demons, witches and ghosts,
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In recent years, café culture has surged in popularity, becoming more than just a trend—it’s a lifestyle. From bustling urban centres to rural towns, people of all ages are flocking to coffee shops, not just for the caffeine fix but for the experience. This rise in café culture is not just about coffee; it’s about connection
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Temple Bar Gallery + Studios have partnered with Dublin Port Company on Longest Way Round, Shortest Way Home, an art project which features two solo exhibitions that will run simultaneously until October 27th, presenting ambitious work from two highly-acclaimed artists, Yuri Pattison and Liliane Puthod
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Boo!!! Did I scare you? Good! That should help you build up a tolerance to fright-filled surprises, and let me tell you, you’re going to need that armour when it comes to plucking up the courage to take on the list below. I’ve scoured all the streaming options available to you and picked out the best on offer.
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Leafy Beechwood Avenue in Ranelagh is about to be added to the destination for Irish Americans, tourists, and film buffs alike, following the erection of a commemorative plaque in September to honour Maureen FitzSimons, better known as Maureen O’Hara, at no. 32 Beechwood Avenue Upper,
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Having a receptive eye to one’s immediate surroundings, and then being able to translate this into words while treating the subject with keen sensitivity is a rare gift, but one which poet Mary Guckian possesses. Originally from Kiltoghert in Leitrim, Mary has travelled the world, lived variously in Australia and Britain,
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I was just a kid, maybe nine or ten years old when Rosa came into my life. She was so pretty, young, and fun! I remember being in the kitchen of Bryndhu (our family home on Claremont Road, Sandymount, where Mike and I grew up) when Ma told me the news that Mike and Rosa were engaged! What excitement!
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Google opened the Foundry doors to celebrate Culture Night 2024 live with Google Ireland’s Experience Center. Using AI technology to preserve and bring the world’s art and culture online so it’s accessible to anyone, anywhere.
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