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Herbert Park Native Tree Trail
7th March 2019
Herbert Park Native Tree Trail
By Geneva Pattison Nestled in between the American Embassy and the RDS you’ll find the ever-calming presence of Herbert Park. It was named after Sydney Herbert who was the father of the Earl of Pembroke and in 1903, it was […]
Wildlife
Affordable sustainability
7th March 2019
Affordable sustainability
By Geneva Pattison The first few months of every new year can be a challenging time for people, especially when trying to save money. Costs can easily spiral out of control. With high street advertising hijacking the TV and online […]
Environment
Plants to welcome Spring
7th March 2019
Plants to welcome Spring
By Geneva Pattison Stepping into the garden can sometimes be a daunting task in the new year, but it’s one of the most rewarding things you can do for your health and wellbeing. Although the garden after winter can be […]
Gardening
10 ways to avoid exam stress
7th March 2019
10 ways to avoid exam stress
By Eoin Meegan In a recent report by the Economic and Social Research Institute, following extensive consultation with students, teachers and parents across forty post-primary schools nationwide, it was found that stress in the exams (including mocks) was having a […]
Health
Three's a charm for Paralympics
6th March 2019
Three’s a charm for Paralympics
By Kathrin Kobus The season has begun for para-athlete Donnacha McCarthy with the first duathlon competition in Naas this January. A successful 2018 saw him and his guide D4 local man Dave Tilly compete and win medals and precious points […]
Sport
Interactive learning at the Print Museum
6th March 2019
Interactive learning at the Print Museum
By Geneva Pattison The National Print Museum in Beggar’s Bush prides itself on being a cultural venue that promotes education, learning and conservation of the ancient craft of printmaking. More recently, it has added to its tour facilities by introducing […]
Events
Practice makes perfect for St Patrick's rowers
6th March 2019
Practice makes perfect for St Patrick’s rowers
By Kathrin Kobus The rowing season is not back yet for another few weeks, but to stay in shape and active St. Patrick’s rowers were working out on those rowing machines you see in any fitness studio right next to […]
Sport
Sweet Chariot carries it off
6th March 2019
Sweet Chariot carries it off
By Kathrin Kobus It was a triple whammy regarding adversaries:  New Zealand v Australia, alias Schmidt & Jones or simply Ireland v England in round one of the Six Nations. Ireland flying high in confidence after the autumn series and […]
Sport
Ingrid Nachstern wins LA Film Award
6th March 2019
Ingrid Nachstern wins LA Film Award
  By David Prendeville Award-winning director and choreographer Ingrid Nachstern, who ran the Nachstern Ballet School in Sandymount for nineteen years until 2017, has had great success with her new film Shoe Horn/Office. The film recently won Best Experimental Film […]
Arts & Culture
Homeless Mobile Run Sleeping Bag Appeal
5th March 2019
Homeless Mobile Run Sleeping Bag Appeal
The Homeless Mobile Run volunteers provide hot dishes, snacks, tea, coffee, toiletries, clothes and sleeping bags for the homeless. With the decrease in temperature and the nights becoming colder and colder, the support for the homeless is needed now more […]
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