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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • It's the people that count

    It’s the people that count

    Poem by Margaret Boles...
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  • Poetry

    Poetry

    Three poems by Brid Fitzpatrick....
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  • Orla Murphy and the RICC Memorial Wall

    Orla Murphy and the RICC Memorial Wall

    I would like to give you a bit of background as to how this beautiful memorial wall came to be and about the wonderful person behind the idea. Orla Murphy Projects was founded in memory of and inspired by the late Orla Murphy from Ringsend. ...
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  • Paws with a Cause

    Paws with a Cause

    Poolbeg Yacht and Boat Club held a fundraising Tea and Coffee morning back in October, organised by local resident, Catherine Bolton. This was to highlight and raise awareness about the stray and feral cats roaming around the neighbourhoods...
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  • Baggot Street Benches: Siobhán Cuffe Wallace Remembered

    Baggot Street Benches: Siobhán Cuffe Wallace Remembered

    Dublin City Council recently unveiled 11 park benches throughout Baggot Street. One of the 11 benches is dedicated to the memory of Siobhán Cuffe Wallace who was a beloved member of her community and active in the Pembroke Road Residents Association. ...
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  • Peeling Back the Pages – 2003

    Peeling Back the Pages – 2003

    Compiled by Louise Whelan...
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  • Christmas Gift Guide

    Christmas Gift Guide

    Keep the festive spirit close to home and please support all our local businesses. Also some free events down below for the diary are coming up in December so all are welcome to attend....
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  • Keeping Our Villages Tidy

    Keeping Our Villages Tidy

    Our Tidy Towns Groups in Ballsbridge, Donnybrook, Ringsend and Sandymount have been out in force all year planting, painting, sweeping, cleaning; helping make our villages extra colourful for all to enjoy. Dublin City Council’s South East Area Office...
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  • Villages of Dublin 4

    Villages of Dublin 4

    During September and October, Dublin City Council’s South East Area Community Team, in partnership with Ballsbridge, Donnybrook & Sandymount Historical Society, Ringsend & District Historical Society, and both Ballsbridge and Donnybrook Tidy Towns Groups,...
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  • Matured Masterpieces: Creativity in the Prime of Life

    Matured Masterpieces: Creativity in the Prime of Life

    The Dodder Art Club are a group of active retired people in the area who came together to develop artistic skills in a sociable and relaxed environment. The members who have been practising their drawing and painting since 2022, ...
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  • Suzie McCormack

    Suzie McCormack

    Suzie McCormack is an Irish Artist based in Dublin. She has worked in many media including: painting, photography, sculpture and film making. Since 2018 she has been primarily working in a two-dimensional format. Her “Cave paintings” are colourful, imaginative...
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  • Ladies who launched!

    Ladies who launched!

    The Fair Play Cafe in Ringsend hosted its 7th art exhibition launch in early October with The Smallest Walk-In Gallery in Ireland well becoming the most popular spot for local artistry and creativity. With sketches, dreamy landscapes, bold abstract pieces and colourful popart...
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  • Art Source at the RDS 2024

    Art Source at the RDS 2024

    In November the RDS was host to Art Source, billed as an incredible selection of affordable art, as well as exciting pieces from the biggest names in the art world. One piece that stood out particularly for me was a painting of our very own river Liffey, ...
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  • Bill Fallon – Part 6

    Bill Fallon – Part 6

    At the start of the 1938/39 season Bill Fallon was the first choice left winger at Division Two Sheffield Wednesday FC. The previous season, Bill had performed heroics, scoring and setting up the goals that saved Wednesday from relegation. This season, things were different....
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  • Ceol Cois Trá: Trad Music Concert at Sandymount Community Centre – Sat 30th Nov

    Ceol Cois Trá: Trad Music Concert at Sandymount Community Centre – Sat 30th Nov

    Join us for a magical evening of traditional Irish music and newly composed music with Cormac Breatnach on whistles and Martin Dunlea on guitar. The first of a series of traditional music concerts in the Sandymount Community Centre, this event will take place on Saturday 30th...
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