We have come a long way over the last 100 years, (even if our politicians are currently arguing over a government)… This video, made to tie in with the 1916 Centenary, does a good job of showing that we are slowly getting better as a nation, despite all the doom and gloom. READ NEXT: The Top Irish Baby Names In 1916 Were […]
9 years ago
With a huge influx of tourists expected to hit Dublin this Easter weekend, the average price of hotel rooms have gone up by 60%. Hotel website Trivago has revealed that it will cost an average of €199 to stay in a double room during the weekend, while in February the average was €124. According to TheJournal.ie, the Friday night’s average cost is €203 for a […]
9 years ago
Looking for non-alcoholic social activities this month? If so, this short list might be of interest to you. Dublin’s cinemas screen some excellent older movies on occasion, so we’ve had a look around to see the best ones that are coming up in the next few weeks. Here are our cinematic offerings offer… 1. Michael Collins Where: The IFI When: 1.30pm, Saturday, March 19 Plot: The […]
9 years ago
Dublin commuters are in for more travel chaos as Luas strikers have just announced they are adding four further day-long stoppages in April – this time, spread over two weekends at the beginning and end of the month. This is on top of the planned shutdowns the service for St Patrick’s day and the rising events over Easter, […]
9 years ago
A spa hen party is always a winner – especially if the thought of the likes of off-road driving or archery makes you want to lock yourself in a press until it’s all over. And to be fair, what’s not to bloody love? Hens get to chill like the proverbial villains – a massage here, […]
9 years ago
Pretty sure this isn’t the kinda craic you want on your wedding day. Just as happy couple Mark and Tanya were just about to tie the knot, a dapper young wedding guest decided this was the perfect moment to steal some thunder… Turns out the aisle’s a bad place to attempt a long jump. READ NEXT: This Mural Inspired By The Women Of 1916 Is Now […]
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George’s Street has just gotten a wonderful new piece of artwork this morning to mark International Women’s Day and usher in the Easter Rising celebrations. Created by Irish artist Gearoid O’Dea, the artwork is inspired by the women of 1916 and is located where Joe Caslin’s marriage equality piece was installed last year. Entitled ‘Le Che?ile I Ngruaig’, meaning ‘Together In The Hair’, […]
9 years ago
Well this is a relief. The Luas strike that threatened to cripple the city next Tuesday has been called off – but only temporarily, so that talks can take place. It’s an important breakthrough in the negotiations between workers’ union SIPTU and Luas operator Transdev, however, and we’re all hoping it paves the way for an end […]
9 years ago
We wrote earlier on about these seriously interesting statistics behind 1916, which have just been released by the CSO. One of the most fascinating parts of all, though, was the analysis of most popular boy and girl names from 1911 and 2014. In short, we’ve become a lot more diverse – ie, we no longer have a […]
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Looking for a novel way to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising this month? Look no further than Arnotts’ homeware department where you can purchase a swanky Smeg fridge in the colours of the Irish flag with the words ‘100 years’. It’s subtle, y’know? Another reason to love @ArnottsDublin pic.twitter.com/tcJHHVztdL — Dr BRIAN KENNEDY […]
9 years ago
We’ve all witnessed the recent battle between Luas drivers and the operators – and the main losers have undoubtedly been the general public. While many strikers have the public backing you’ll struggle to find many throwing their weight behind this action. Disrupting work, St Patrick’s Day and now the 1916 commemorations is making people pretty angry. Here are a selection […]
9 years ago
Just when it seemed that the Luas drivers couldn’t turn public opinion against them any further, they’ve only gone and ramped things up. After multiple strikes during the work week affecting commuters, and an upcoming one targeting Paddy’s Day, they have just announced they’ll also be striking on Easter Sunday and the following Bank Holiday Monday as well. […]
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