This Christmas, we’ve teamed up with Focus Ireland to share some of the incredible stories from people who have experienced homelessness. In the first nine months of 2018 Focus Ireland helped more than 13,000 people, a 6% rise in a year. Focus Ireland prevents people from experiencing homelessness and helps those impacted by homelessness to […]

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Picture the scene. You’ve just come off a long-haul flight, you’re absolutely knackered and a massive queue awaits at passport control. What better way to ease your pain than hearing the soft sound of someone tickling the ivories? This scenario is now set to be commonplace at Dublin Airport with the introduction of a piano […]

7 years ago

Dublin Airport has been getting into the festive swing of things this week. They’ve pulled out all the stops when it comes to their Christmas entertainment programme this year, which includes a line-up of 1,600 performers from 40 schools, choirs and musical groups. Today’s performance came courtesy of a group of students from Rush & […]

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When it comes to icons of our city, they don’t come much bigger than legendary musician Luke Kelly. A Dubliner in two senses of the word, Kelly grew up in the north inner city before finding fame as a founding member of the iconic folk group who went on to play in front of adoring […]

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Anyone who has landed in their home city over the Christmas period will know that there aren’t many better feelings. Hitting the tarmac in anticipation of seeing your friends and family after a long period would put a spring in anyone’s step and the festive feeling in the air just adds to it. Luckily for […]

7 years ago

As the clock ticks down towards Christmas, the potential presents to put a smile on a loved one’s face keep on coming. With festivals coming out our ears in Ireland these days, a ticket to one of the summer’s big music events is a surefire route to someone’s heart this year. If you’re still stuck […]

7 years ago

They haven’t even taken to the stage for their 3 Arena show this week and already Snow Patrol are planning ahead for next summer. If you didn’t manage to nab a ticket for tomorrow’s indoor gig, you’ll be able to catch the rockers in the open air at Malahide Castle on Friday June 7 of […]

7 years ago

It’s only been December for a hot – or rather cold – minute but now’s the time to start checking things off that shopping list. Starting to feel a lil bit of that Christmas fear creeping up? Fear not – all you need is one day and one store and you’ll be sorted. Wonder awaits […]

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Whether you’re a theatre fan, or you’re just keen to get into the arts a little more, then you’ll love our 2019 round up of what’s on in the Abbey Theatre for its upcoming season. Ireland’s National Theatre has launched its 2019 line-up and it’s an impressive variety of performances, where you’ll be sure […]

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It’s official – the festive season has arrived! Ok, we know it’s only November but Christmas nights out are already being planned around the country. If you’re still deciding what to do and where to go, The INEC Killarney – the largest music venue in Ireland outside of Dublin – sits adjacent to the stunning […]

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The line-up for Longitude has just been released and while it has become Ireland’s best-loved festival, it’s really pitched a tent firmly on one specific music genre landscape. The festival returns in 2019 from July 5-7 and the organisers have announced the first round of acts for the show. They are as follows: Chance the […]

7 years ago

I’m a lad, I’m lucky. I can go into the barbers, get my haircut in less than 20 minutes flat and pay the same amount of euro for it. However, if a girl wants to get her hair done, she needs to make sure that her schedule is cleared for the next couple of hours. […]

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