Category: Arts & Culture

Music festival is a stepping stone

Music festival is a stepping stone

Arts & Culture

"THE Youth Music Festival is more than just an event; it is a stepping stone for young musicians to reach new heights," ...

Food with passion: Gourmet Beef Burgers

Food with passion: Gourmet Beef Burgers

Arts & Culture

Who doesn’t love a good burger? While we may not yet be in the depths of hopefully a warm Mediterranean summer; that ...

Ambassador DJ Ellie has a great time at Crunniu na nOg

Ambassador DJ Ellie has a great time at Crunniu na nOg

Arts & Culture

“IT WAS a great time!” beams young Clondalkin DJ Ellie Long, who was South Dublin ambassador for Crunniu na nOg on June ...

Sarah’s music continues to resonate around the world

Sarah’s music continues to resonate around the world

Arts & Culture

"I PICKED up a guitar and piano in my teens and started writing songs at around 17, and here we are." Clondalkin-born ...

Nature on our doorsteps: Wild Orchids

Nature on our doorsteps: Wild Orchids

Arts & Culture

Rosaleen Dwyer is the County Heritage Officer at South Dublin County Council – every week she gives us an insight into the ...

Sadhbh’s new single ‘A chuisle a chroi’

Sadhbh’s new single ‘A chuisle a chroi’

Arts & Culture

"I WANTED to make a song in the same genre as Fontaines DC, the Rolling Stones, or Whipping Boy," explains Clondalkin-born singer-songwriter ...

The Blue Belles colourful vintage style at the Civic

The Blue Belles colourful vintage style at the Civic

Arts & Culture

"IT’S been busy!" exclaims Susan McFadden of the Blue Belles, who are coming to the Civic this week. The Blue Belles are ...

Food with passion Lemon Shortbread &  Delicious Lemon Posset

Food with passion Lemon Shortbread & Delicious Lemon Posset

Arts & Culture

I’m a huge fan of citrus flavours and these two delicious recipes are a well needed hit of sunshine in everyone’s lives ...

Colm’s latest venture ‘The Lonesome Boatman’

Colm’s latest venture ‘The Lonesome Boatman’

Arts & Culture

"I SAW a news report on a big flood in India; a newly wedded couple were floating in a big aluminium basin." ...

Balally Players bring you Shakespeare in the Park this summer

Balally Players bring you Shakespeare in the Park this summer

Arts & Culture

"A PLAY is like an iceberg – with most of the work unseen!" explains Balally Players PRO Joanne Keane. Balally Players Theatre ...