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So Say The Fallen – Stuart Neville – Audible Book Review
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Jack & Amanda Palmer – You Got Me Singing – Album Review
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Dublin Event Guide (1-08-16 – 7-08-16)
It’s another week during the sleepy period, but I’m doing my best for you people! It’s not a classic, but there’s a good bit on around the city if you’re willing to […]
Second Opinion: Finding Dory
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Second Opinion: Jason Bourne – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Paul Greengrass Starring: Matt Damon, Tommy Lee Jones, Alicia Vikander, Vincent Cassel, Julia Stiles, Riz Ahmed In cinemas July 27th […]
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Mercury – The New Theatre – Review Written by James Ireland – Jul 25th – Aug 6th @ 7.30pm We meet Era and Oscar at Jane’s memorial. She disappeared a number of […]
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The Mysterious History of Things – Viking Theatre – Review
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The Commune – Film Review
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Suede – Absolut Big Top – 23-07-16 – GIAF – Live Review
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Dublin Event Guide (25-07-16 – 31-07-16)
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Second Opinion: Star Trek Beyond – Film Review
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No More Workhorse 