Niamh Byrne
journalist
I grew up in Dublin City Centre which is handy as I rarely have to use Dublin’s transport! Growing up I loved reading and was hugely inspired by authors such as JK Rowling, Suzanne Collins and even more local artists such as playwright Sean O'Casey. I grew up in a very musical family as my mam and dad are singers/songwriters. I also love singing and taught myself to play the piano. Every opportunity I got to sing I took, and I also sing in mass every weekend in a choir. When I first finished school I spent a year in Blackrock College studying beauty and body therapy. I also love to write and because of this I am really excited to start this new chapter of my life.
All aboard the Dublin GhostBus Tour – if you dare!!
Back in 1995 Dan O'Donohue created and scripted Dublin's first GhostBus Tour for Dublin Bus. This is a double decker bus containing a specifically designed mobile ghost theatre on the upper deck, with a museum of all things macabre on the lower deck
Songs from the High Stool
Bar Stool Notions of Poetry is one of Jonathan Roth's many books of poetry. This book consists of 45 funny, moving and heartwarming, easy read poems. He dedicated his book to 'tolerators of national poetry, proud West of Ireland culchies, fellow bar stool residents' and a few more,
Hearts and Harmony unite for Mental Health Charity
Turn2me organised an amazing night of music and entertainment for charity in the Pepper Canister church (St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Mount Street) on the 29th of September last, with entertainment from The Belle Harmonics, and Foinse, two great music groups.
Holiday Destinations for Families in Europe
Growing up, holidays were always my favourite adventure. As I get older I realise how stressful it must have been for my parents bringing three young kids, through a packed airport, boarding the plane and getting us to our resort.
Accentuate the Charming
Band of three “The Charming Soubrettes” performed a setlist of songs in the Sandymount Community Centre on the 7th of July last. They describe themselves as “a 3-part close harmony group performing popular songs from Golden Oldies to Modern songs with vintage flair.”
Fun Home, the Musical
Fun Home, which is approximately 90 minutes long runs from the 1st of July until the 26th of August 2023. Tickets start at €15. If you are a theatre goer or just looking to see a musical or something new, I would definitely recommend this one.
Dublin’s Coolest Beer Gardens
With summer rolling in and with it the hot weather, I find myself thinking of a nice beer garden to sit in and soak up the sun with a nice cold drink. I’ve been to a fair few pubs and clubs, however, in my opinion beer gardens are the best for not only the Irish craic but also to catch up
‘Ghosts’ by Henrik Ibsen – a new version written and directed by Mark O’Rowe
So, on my first excursion to the Abbey I chose to see a new rendition of Ibsen’s masterpiece, ‘Ghosts.’ This new interpretation was written and directed by Mark O’Rowe. I chose to see this particular play as it explores complex ideas of love, duty,
Mothers: Appreciated or Taken for Granted?
The annual occasion that is Mother’s Day, which came around again last month got me thinking. Every year we celebrate Mother’s day and every year people rush to post a selfie of themselves with their mother on social media. They talk about how much they love and appreciate their mothers,