Category: Human Interest Stories

Firhouse resident to perform in play about proclamation signatories

Firhouse resident to perform in play about proclamation signatories

Human Interest Stories

By Mary DennehyLIVING in Firhouse for the past 40 years, thespian Barbara Brennan is performing in a theatrical play about the seven ...

Tallaght musician to release debut single this month

Tallaght musician to release debut single this month

Human Interest Stories

By Mary DennehyHARDWORKING Tallaght musician Keith O’ Connell is, after more than two decades of writing his own music, releasing his debut ...

Local writer Zoe publishes eighth book

Local writer Zoe publishes eighth book

Human Interest Stories

By Mary DennehyKNOCKLYON mother Zoe Miller has published her eighth book, another promising, addictive read from a prolific writer whose dedication and ...

Tallaght film maker hopes for Irish language revival

Tallaght film maker hopes for Irish language revival

Human Interest Stories

By Mary DennehyAN INDEPENDENT film maker from Tallaght is part of the two-man team behind a unique psychological horror which, currently in ...

Bootleg Beach Boys all set for Olympia debut

Bootleg Beach Boys all set for Olympia debut

Human Interest Stories

By Mary DennehyTHE unmistakable sound of the Beach Boys has been mastered by five local musicians, who are bringing the Californian quintet’s ...

The big screen awaits for Tallaght composer Damian

The big screen awaits for Tallaght composer Damian

Human Interest Stories

By Theo McDonaldTALLAGHT native and rising composer Damian Gallagher’s new album has caught the ear of RTE and is also paving the ...

Brendan Courtney on his new designer range

Brendan Courtney on his new designer range

Human Interest Stories

By Mary DennehyTALLAGHT native, designer and fashion guru Brendan Courtney has come along way since designing his first dress at the age ...

Third album release by trad band FullSet

Third album release by trad band FullSet

Human Interest Stories

By Mary DennehyTALLAGHT musician Janine Redmond is part of rising traditional Irish music band FullSet, which is taking its energetic sound into ...

The Dead School adapted for Civic show

The Dead School adapted for Civic show

Human Interest Stories

By Mary DennehyLIVING in Ballyroan until he was eight, director and producer Andrew Flynn has come along way since he remembers his ...

Comedy trio Foil, Arms and Hog Civic show

Comedy trio Foil, Arms and Hog Civic show

Human Interest Stories

By Mary DennehyRATHFARNHAM comedian Sean Flanagan is one-third of rising comedy sketch trio Foil, Arms and Hog – which are bringing their ...