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  • Irish poets at the ILF this May
    Irish poets at the ILF this May
    20 May 2022 by
    Introductions | Céadlínte: A showcase of poets representing the electrifying future of Irish poetry, with special musical guests From May 24th to May 26th, Introductions| Ceadlinte will have fifteen of the most exciting new poets in the English and Irish language performing […]...
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  • Local Writer Launches Second Successful Novel
    Local Writer Launches Second Successful Novel
    Friday 7th of March last saw the launch of Ruth O Leary’s second book, A Week to Remember, to a very enthusiastic gathering of book lovers and literary buffs alike in Eason’s on Stephen’s Green. Comedian Val Troy did the...
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  • 1916 and Ringsend
    1916 and Ringsend
    On Saturday April 12th, the local Ringsend and District Historical Society are celebrating Ringsend’s contribution to the Easter Rising by organising a 1916 detailed walking tour, followed by an exhibition in Ringsend and Irishtown Community Centre, showcasing Seamus...
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  • Easter Event for all the Family
    Easter Event for all the Family
    On Easter Saturday April 19th 2025 get ready for a whimsical wonderland adventure at the Easter Eggscapade, hosted by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and taking place at the picturesque Blackrock Park from 1pm to 5pm. Celebrating Easter...
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Sport

  • Finals Day at Railway Union 2024
    Finals Day at Railway Union 2024
    The Club are looking forward to another great season and new members are very welcome 'to have a go' every Wednesday evening, 6pm, throughout the Summer months. Info at 089 - 275 4335. Images below courtesy Railway Union....
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Food & Wine

  • Minding your Own Self
    Minding your Own Self
    Minding Your Own Self is a new mental health and social benefit podcast on RICC Radio hosted by Helen Walsh, who has a vast experience within this field. With a background in counselling studies in Maynooth University, life coaching and...
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  • Students shine at this year’s Young Scientist Expo

    Students shine at this year’s Young Scientist Expo

    The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2024 which took place at the end of January in the RDS was an event of innovation, ideas, and displayed the amazing talent of our young generation. First established in 1963 ...
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  • Peeling Back the Pages – 1998

    Peeling Back the Pages – 1998

    Compiled by Louise Whelan...
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  • Farewell to Shane

    Farewell to Shane

    At the end of 2023 the world bade farewell to Shane MacGowan, songsmith extraordinaire and recognised genius. Although born in Kent, Shane saw Ireland as his natural spiritual home. Much of his adult life was spent here, indeed in this very parish, having lived variously in South Lotts...
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  • Sean Moore Community Awards 2024

    Sean Moore Community Awards 2024

    Working with our sponsor, the Aviva Stadium, and our media partner NewsFour, we are delighted to confirm that the Sean Moore Community Awards – first established during the 1988 Dublin Millennium – will again be presented in March 2024, at a ceremony...
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  • St Patrick’s Day in St John’s

    St Patrick’s Day in St John’s

    Yes, the feast of our National Saint is just around the corner and here at St John's Church on Park Avenue, Sandymount, we will be celebrating St Patrick's Day with our annual bilingual service at 11am. We will sing Sean O’Riada’s Mass setting in Irish, and, as usual, the readings and prayers...
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  • Groovy Valentine Flicks

    Groovy Valentine Flicks

    Lovers and loners, rejoice! We've picked out a bunch of Valentine's Day movies that you can either watch solo or with your other half. With Valentine's Day comes a lot of questions: where to eat? What flowers to get? Should I even bother with a card? ...
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  • BRIGIT: Dublin City Celebrating Women

    BRIGIT: Dublin City Celebrating Women

    The third edition of Brigit: Dublin City Celebrating Women, returns from Thursday 1st February - Monday 5th February 2024 with the biggest programme to date, featuring 60+ thematic events taking place across the city. Founded in 2022 with the support of the Lord Mayor’s Office,...
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  • Ringsend man takes on Tour De Canals for Féileacáin and See Change

    Ringsend man takes on Tour De Canals for Féileacáin and See Change

    Get on yer bike with local Ringsend resident Dave Donnelly as he has organised a charity cycle fundraising event for two charities (Féileacáin and See Change) this coming May 16th - 19th. The idea is to cycle along two canals,...
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  • Leinster Indoor Hockey - Finals Day 21st Jan 2024

    Leinster Indoor Hockey – Finals Day 21st Jan 2024

    Congratulations to Railway Women, and Three Rock Rovers Men who won Final - Gold Place respectively, and to Railway Men runners up Final. Best of luck to all in All-Ireland Nationals...
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  • Stella Maris: on the crest of a wave

    Stella Maris: on the crest of a wave

    Stella Maris Rowing Club are looking forward to another successful year following a bumper season in 2023. Founded in the 1930’s, Stella Maris Rowing Club is one of Dublin's oldest and most respected rowing clubs. With a rich history, the Ringsend outfit continues to nurture...
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  • Wesley wins classic D4 Derby

    Wesley wins classic D4 Derby

    Old Wesley’s first home game of 2024 saw them visit Old Belvedere in Ollie Campbell Park. The game was scoreless for the first 15 minutes as both teams looked to feel each other out. ...
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  • Bill Fallon – Part 1

    Bill Fallon – Part 1

    Bill Fallon was born on January 14th 1912 in Larne, Co Antrim. When he was young he moved to Dublin, and that was where he started playing football. By the time he was nineteen he was one of the best players in Ireland. Bill made his name as a goalscorer in junior football. ...
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  • Dreaming of a Green Christmas

    Dreaming of a Green Christmas

    As a wise man in mutton chops once sang, it’s Chriiiiiistmaaaaasss! But surely you knew that already, what with the abundance of tinsel and fairy lights decorating Dublin city streets and shops since late October. Snowmen and gingerbread men – miniature, inflatable, edible...
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  • Sandymount Flood Defences Fiasco

    Sandymount Flood Defences Fiasco

    The Sandymount and Merrion Residents’ Association (SAMRA) has said that the ten-year delay in the start of construction of enhanced flood defences along Strand Road in Sandymount was totally unacceptable. While there are flood defences currently in place,...
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  • The Editor’s Corner – Dec/Jan 2024

    The Editor’s Corner – Dec/Jan 2024

    We began 2023 with hope, celebrating our new public holiday honouring Brigid, our matron saint in all her aspects. And by recognising her we acknowledge the work and achievement of women throughout our country and beyond....
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