Category: Arts & Culture

Nature on our doorsteps: Nest building

Nature on our doorsteps: Nest building

Arts & Culture

Different species of birds build different types of nests. Some are very simple constructions.  The nests of Rooks tend to be a ...

6am in Brookview: Debut single released by Joexxvincy

6am in Brookview: Debut single released by Joexxvincy

Arts & Culture

R apper Joexxvincy found inspiration in his hometown of Brookview, Tallaght, leading to it being the key focus of his recently released ...

Food with passion: Beef & Guinness Stew with Irish potato cakes

Food with passion: Beef & Guinness Stew with Irish potato cakes

Arts & Culture

I’ve made many versions of Irish stew over the years but I believe I’ve mastered it with this delicious version which is ...

Nature on our doorsteps: Planning ahead for Dandelion season

Nature on our doorsteps: Planning ahead for Dandelion season

Arts & Culture

Depending on springtime weather, the grass in our lawns and roadside verges can show the first signs of growth from about mid-March. ...

Nora: Exploring the experiences of Nora Barnacle

Nora: Exploring the experiences of Nora Barnacle

Arts & Culture

A novel exploring the experiences of Nora Barnacle, best known as James Joyce’s wife and muse, has been selected as this year’s ...

Seachtain na Gaeilge: Paráid Chluain Dolcáin

Seachtain na Gaeilge: Paráid Chluain Dolcáin

Arts & Culture

I mbliana beidh Tommy Keogh mar Mharascal ar pharáid Chluain Dolcáin Lá le Pádraig. Tá aithne mhaith ar Tommy mar gheall ar ...

See It; Be It – Book by Tallaght author aims to celebrate and inspire

See It; Be It – Book by Tallaght author aims to celebrate and inspire

Arts & Culture

A SOLICITOR from Tallaght has self-published a motivational and timely book that shares the stories of 20 inspirational Irish women. Amy Martin, ...

Food with passion: Fennell Roasted Pork Belly  & Crushed Baby Roast Potatoes

Food with passion: Fennell Roasted Pork Belly & Crushed Baby Roast Potatoes

Arts & Culture

I grew up with the family tradition of a Sunday roast dinner and to this day I’ve kept that tradition going. It’s ...

Nature on our doorsteps: Ancient conifers

Nature on our doorsteps: Ancient conifers

Arts & Culture

Pine trees are conifers, and at the moment they are busy scattering pollen into the springtime breeze. While we mostly associate pollen ...

Fusion Twirlers: Awarded second place at Twirling Championships

Fusion Twirlers: Awarded second place at Twirling Championships

Arts & Culture

Practising in Fettercairn and Cookstown four days a week, the Fusion Twirlers has been awarded second place in the top club division ...