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Taxi Drivers from across Dublin are staging a protest in response to a significant increase in motor vehicle insurance today. Cab drivers from the TTnH, the voluntary organisation representing taxi drivers in Ireland, are angered by the sudden and severe increase to insurance premiums over the past few months. David McGuinness, a spokesperson for the TTnH, […]
by AdminTuesday nights have a special place in the hearts of Dublin’s music lovers. Since 1999, Doyle’s bar on D’Olier street have hosted the Ruby Sessions, a non-profit showcase of the best and brightest musical talent, both local and from the world of superstardom. It all began with two young lads from Dundrum, Conor Donovan and […]
by AdminClowns cause paranoia in Dublin and around the world. Like something that would come out of a horror film, delinquents dressed up as clowns have recently been spotted across Ireland. This twisted trend has swept social media by storm over that past couple months and what started in the US has now spread to Ireland […]
by Craig MarshallIf you’re not from Ireland, there is a good chance you aren’t familiar with Irish cooking. Ireland is, after all, better known for its beverages than its cuisine… One of the most popular dishes around Irish tables of an evening is undoubtedly Coddle, or Dublin Coddle, as it is also known, with Dublin being the […]
by AdminIncreasing tension in the 45th US presidential election campaign saw tempers rise to unprecedented levels at the most recent debate last night, with Donald Trump even threatening to imprison his opponent if he came to power. Mr Trump launched his most ferocious attack on Hillary Clinton to date, in response to the uproar sparked by the leaked […]
by AdminThe Zenimar is taking place from the 11-13th of October (yes, this week!) in the RDS. The Zeminar is an event for the young people of “Generation Z” (think: between the ages of 15-20), to encourage and feed their development – almost like a networking event to help them find an area of interest. Whether […]
by LornaHard Working Class Heroes festival, the grassroots music event taking place across Dublin this weekend, continues to excite locals and tourists alike. With a free daytime element, allowing passersby access to live acts at venues right across the city, there has never been a better opportunity to see up and coming performers showcase their talents. […]
by Admin
The President of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos has been awarded the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize. Santos was recognised for his efforts to end the 52 years of war with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The nominees in this category were Pope Francis, Russian activist Svetlana Gannushkina, the negotiators of the Iranian nuclear deal, […]
by Blessing Duke
If you’re looking for something creative and different to do this weekend, why not try making your own personal gin? The Listoke Gin school is offering classes in the grounds of the haven that is Listoke House. Once you arrive you will be greeted by a light refreshment before a talk of the history of […]
by Lorna