Author: Ryan Butler

Trustus Senior Care citizens launch EngAGE: Young At Art expo

Trustus Senior Care citizens launch EngAGE: Young At Art expo

Arts & Culture

ANYONE stepping into Rua Red Arts Centre at 11am on Tuesday, February 10, might have thought it was "11pm in a nightclub". ...

Dirty Laundry is Cinderella moment for Aidxn G

Dirty Laundry is Cinderella moment for Aidxn G

Arts & Culture

“IT’S A real Cinderella moment; “if the shoe fits, wear it.” Tallaght pop visionary Aidxn G (pronounced Aidan G) returns with biting ...

North Clondalkin Choir looking forward to busy calendar of events

North Clondalkin Choir looking forward to busy calendar of events

Arts & Culture

"The North Clondalkin Community Choir is stepping into 2026 with renewed energy, fresh faces, and a calendar brimming with exciting events," according ...

St Paul’s students production of ‘Annie’ extremely special

St Paul’s students production of ‘Annie’ extremely special

Arts & Culture

"I HAD a few bouts of tears," reflects one parent when asked about St Paul's Secondary School's production of "Annie", whose child ...

Empowering ‘Seven Scenes’ promotes social change through the arts

Empowering ‘Seven Scenes’ promotes social change through the arts

Arts & Culture

"I BELIEVE in the power of the arts to affect positive social change," remarks Newton Barabara of the 'Seven Scenes' Programme. 'Seven ...

Rave reviews for Sharon’s show

Rave reviews for Sharon’s show

Arts & Culture

"IT’S basically the ramblings of a madwoman, with songs," exclaims comedian, actress, and writer Sharon Mannion, whose 'Jukebox Donkey' show is coming ...

Niamh’s special intimate show remembering Eva Cassidy

Niamh’s special intimate show remembering Eva Cassidy

Arts & Culture

THINK of a beautiful tapestry with many vibrant colours. This is the best way one can describe the stunning voice of Niamh ...

Comedy challenges Jodie in many ways

Comedy challenges Jodie in many ways

Arts & Culture

"COMBINE a rebellious group, a sexist husband, and a sexy mysterious neighbour, and you have 'CyberSex'." summarises Clondalkin-born Jodie Sweeney. 'CyberSex', written ...

‘Endurance’ – 105 Iron Man competitions in 105 days

‘Endurance’ – 105 Iron Man competitions in 105 days

Arts & Culture

SEAN Conway set out to achieve something no one else on the planet had ever managed: ultra-endurance records for first, longest, fastest ...

Strong relationship between Irish and American folk music

Strong relationship between Irish and American folk music

Arts & Culture

TWO years ago, Ralph McGarry approached "a number of arts and music organisations based in South Dublin County to form a committee ...