Author: Ryan Butler

An extraordinary collection of homemade quilts, tapestries and wall hangings are on display this month in Ballyfermot Library

An extraordinary collection of homemade quilts, tapestries and wall hangings are on display this month in Ballyfermot Library

Ballyfermot

“One day I made a critical comment and was promptly invited to do it myself.” laughs Ray Moore of Palmerstown. The 84-year-old ...

Music festival is a stepping stone

Music festival is a stepping stone

Arts & Culture

"THE Youth Music Festival is more than just an event; it is a stepping stone for young musicians to reach new heights," ...

Ambassador DJ Ellie has a great time at Crunniu na nOg

Ambassador DJ Ellie has a great time at Crunniu na nOg

Arts & Culture

“IT WAS a great time!” beams young Clondalkin DJ Ellie Long, who was South Dublin ambassador for Crunniu na nOg on June ...

Sarah’s music continues to resonate around the world

Sarah’s music continues to resonate around the world

Arts & Culture

"I PICKED up a guitar and piano in my teens and started writing songs at around 17, and here we are." Clondalkin-born ...

Sadhbh’s new single ‘A chuisle a chroi’

Sadhbh’s new single ‘A chuisle a chroi’

Arts & Culture

"I WANTED to make a song in the same genre as Fontaines DC, the Rolling Stones, or Whipping Boy," explains Clondalkin-born singer-songwriter ...

The Blue Belles colourful vintage style at the Civic

The Blue Belles colourful vintage style at the Civic

Arts & Culture

"IT’S been busy!" exclaims Susan McFadden of the Blue Belles, who are coming to the Civic this week. The Blue Belles are ...

Colm’s latest venture ‘The Lonesome Boatman’

Colm’s latest venture ‘The Lonesome Boatman’

Arts & Culture

"I SAW a news report on a big flood in India; a newly wedded couple were floating in a big aluminium basin." ...

Balally Players bring you Shakespeare in the Park this summer

Balally Players bring you Shakespeare in the Park this summer

Arts & Culture

"A PLAY is like an iceberg – with most of the work unseen!" explains Balally Players PRO Joanne Keane. Balally Players Theatre ...

Drama group joy with the Beauty Queen of Leenane performance

Drama group joy with the Beauty Queen of Leenane performance

Arts & Culture

"THE show went incredibly well!" beams Michaela Courtney of Clondalkin Drama Group. This statement is regarding the group's production of 'The Beauty ...

Village festival takes centre stage

Village festival takes centre stage

Clondalkin

"We are delighted that so many have come on board for this year's Clondalkin Village Festival from 20th to 22nd June," says ...