Category: Arts & Culture

It’s a Big Deal for Jedward

It’s a Big Deal for Jedward

Arts & Culture

By Aideen O'Flaherty Lucan twins Jedward are going to be on the judging panel of a new TV talent show called ‘The ...

Food with JP Passion: Sensational Strawberries & Cream Cup Cakes

Food with JP Passion: Sensational Strawberries & Cream Cup Cakes

Arts & Culture

By JP Kennedy Strawberries and Cream always summon up the greatest summer memories and with strawberries now readily available all year round, to ...

Nature on our doorsteps: Scented Honeysuckle

Nature on our doorsteps: Scented Honeysuckle

Arts & Culture

By Rosaleen Dwyer Honeysuckle is a scrambling plant that twines itself over hedgerows and shrubs. It is also known as Woodbine.  In ...

Can You See What I See? – Conveying the lived experience of those with dementia

Can You See What I See? – Conveying the lived experience of those with dementia

Arts & Culture

By Aideen O'Flaherty A book that features illustrations inspired by interactions and conversations with people who have dementia was recently launched in ...

Treesmoke: Rapper Aideen wrote song to lift people’s spirits

Treesmoke: Rapper Aideen wrote song to lift people’s spirits

Arts & Culture

By Aideen O'Flaherty A 19-year-old rapper from Bawnogue in Clondalkin recently released her upbeat debut single ‘Treesmoke’, which soared to the top of ...

RAMS Choir stirring renditions – Elated to be back performing for community

RAMS Choir stirring renditions – Elated to be back performing for community

Arts & Culture

By Aideen O'Flaherty A retired men’s choir sang stirring renditions of country and western songs and classic hits for older people in independent ...

Band ‘humbled’ after Oasis star Liam praises new single

Band ‘humbled’ after Oasis star Liam praises new single

Arts & Culture

By Aideen O'Flaherty A LOCAL band said they were “humbled” after their new single was recently praised by their idol Liam Gallagher. The ...

Food with JP Passion: Margherita Risotto

Food with JP Passion: Margherita Risotto

Arts & Culture

By JP Kennedy This is a recipe I road-tested over a year ago and have returned to over and over again; in fact ...

Nature on our doorsteps: Bee Orchids

Nature on our doorsteps: Bee Orchids

Arts & Culture

By Rosaleen Dwyer The sight of wild orchids in our flowering meadows in June is a special delight. These mostly include the triangular ...

Food with JP Passion: Sunshine Key Lime Pie

Food with JP Passion: Sunshine Key Lime Pie

Arts & Culture

By JP Kennedy Anyone who follows me or reads my weekly food blog will know by now that I am a huge fan ...