Author: Ryan Butler

Orpheus in Whelan’s: Luke Clerkin sings of heartbreak and healing

Orpheus in Whelan’s: Luke Clerkin sings of heartbreak and healing

Arts & Culture

“I’D been aware of the story for a good few years, and it always stuck with me, but it wasn’t until I’d ...

Celebrating a Celtic Goddess

Celebrating a Celtic Goddess

Clondalkin

“THIS IS the sixth year of the festival in Clondalkin, and it is going from strength to strength,” says chief event organiser ...

Music and murals: Challenging racism and showing solidarity

Music and murals: Challenging racism and showing solidarity

Arts & Culture

“THE role of the media, e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, WhatsApp, and TikTok, has become more powerful in our lives,” says Gerry ...

Award is stepping stone for Dafhyd: Killinarden actor receives South Dublin incubation award

Award is stepping stone for Dafhyd: Killinarden actor receives South Dublin incubation award

Arts & Culture

CREATIVE Ireland South Dublin put out an open call for the Incubation Award for an Artist in South Dublin. The recipient has ...

Exciting season at The Civic: Local artist Emmet Kirwan kicks the season off

Exciting season at The Civic: Local artist Emmet Kirwan kicks the season off

Arts & Culture

"As the curtain rises on 2025, we're thrilled to welcome you to another vibrant and exciting season at The Civic Theatre," states ...

DWTS: Jiving and quicksteps bring glitz and glamour

DWTS: Jiving and quicksteps bring glitz and glamour

Arts & Culture

The second couple to take to the ‘Dancing With The Stars’ floor this week was celebrity chef Kevin Dundon from Clondalkin and ...

Song dedicated to Shane: Singer Brian joins up with Spanish rock band

Song dedicated to Shane: Singer Brian joins up with Spanish rock band

Arts & Culture

"The title of the song is named after the man himself, 'Shane MacGowan,' and was the brainchild of the front man, Victuco, ...

Snake Eyes: Cantered Soul planning to release their first EP

Snake Eyes: Cantered Soul planning to release their first EP

Arts & Culture

CANTERED SOUL, which started out as a two-piece but developed into a band during lockdown, is hoping their new single 'Snake Eyes' ...

Emmet Kirwan’s ‘Accents’: Powerful poetic journey comes to the Civic Theatre

Emmet Kirwan’s ‘Accents’: Powerful poetic journey comes to the Civic Theatre

Arts & Culture

FOLLOWING two sold-out runs in 2022, Tallaght-born Emmet Kirwan’s 'Accents' returns to the stage this January for a much anticipated tour of ...

This is Art!: Jake is among the winners of art competition

This is Art!: Jake is among the winners of art competition

Arts & Culture

“ART is, and has always been, an amazing outlet for me." states graffiti and street artist Maser, judge of RTE's 'This is ...