Author: Ryan Butler

In Plain Sight – first in a trilogy by Joseph Birchall

In Plain Sight – first in a trilogy by Joseph Birchall

Arts & Culture

“There are a few twists and surprises I’d love to keep under wraps for readers.” Glenview author Joseph Birchall smiles, not wanting ...

Rua Red presents NCAD Works 2025 showcasing the work of seven graduates

Rua Red presents NCAD Works 2025 showcasing the work of seven graduates

Arts & Culture

RUA RED, in partnership with the National College of Art and Design (NCAD), proudly presents ‘NCAD Works 2025’, an exhibition showcasing the ...

The ELO Experience: Seven-Piece Band is performing in The Civic

The ELO Experience: Seven-Piece Band is performing in The Civic

Arts & Culture

This week, we sat down with Kevin Butler to discuss the show, which performs in the Civic on June 5 at 8pm. ...

Evie Hone Stained Glass Panel: Piece of glass belongs to St Maelruain’s Church

Evie Hone Stained Glass Panel: Piece of glass belongs to St Maelruain’s Church

Arts & Culture

TOMAS Maher has brought a stained glass panel by the artist Evie Hone into Rua Red for advice on restoration and presentation. ...

Empowering young people Cruinniu Na Nog host events county wide

Empowering young people Cruinniu Na Nog host events county wide

Arts & Culture

“THIS year’s Cruinniú na nÓg promises an exciting and inclusive programme – from filmmaking to circus workshops, songwriting to sensory events." remarks ...

A Song For Veda: Acko Atkinson will release his fifth single

A Song For Veda: Acko Atkinson will release his fifth single

Arts & Culture

"MY daughter Veda was having a bad day," states Tallaght-born singer-songwriter Acko Atkinson. This is regarding his fifth of twelve singles he ...

Up in The Clouds: Chilled-out adventure for children with complex needs

Up in The Clouds: Chilled-out adventure for children with complex needs

Arts & Culture

"IT’S a really chilled-out show which is different every time, as we respond to our audience of 3 and their individual and ...

Rollercoaster of fun and laughs

Rollercoaster of fun and laughs

Arts & Culture

"IT was a rollercoaster of fun, laughs, food, and drink!" chuckles Ruth Grogan of North Clondalkin Community Choir. This is in regard ...

Good Times for Keelan X

Good Times for Keelan X

Arts & Culture

“THE song is a reflection on past relationships and places I’ve loved, but I put an emotional distance on," explains Kilmainham-based singer-songwriter ...

Summer at the Civic: Lively and varied season full of Theatre and Music

Summer at the Civic: Lively and varied season full of Theatre and Music

Arts & Culture

"SUMMER at The Civic is always something special – and this year is no different," remarks Artistic Director of the Civic Theatre, ...