If only for their very rocking names, we had to feature them! Schnellertollermeier & Twinkranes are two names that roll off the tongue nicely. This is a double header of power-guitar trio […]
Schnellertollermeier & Twinkranes – Twisted Pepper – 18-06-15
The Longest Ride – Movie Review
The Longest Ride – Movie Review by Emily Elphinstone Director: George Tillman Jr. Writers: Nicholas Sparks (novel), Craig Bolotin (screenplay) Stars: Scott Eastwood, Britt Robertson, Alan Alda As a Nicholas Sparks adaptation, […]
A Lesson In When To Quit – Theatre Upstairs – Review
A Lesson In When To Quit – Theatre Upstairs – Until June 27th Ruby was a child star. She went for an audition with Mr. Headski and despite her obvious lack of […]
Glorious Madness – Anu Productions – From June 23rd
A little surprise landed in my in box yesterday in the form of a new Anu production based around 1916 which kicks off next week (June 23rd). It follows on from the […]
Ryan Adams – Live at Carnegie Hall – Album Review
Ryan Adams – Live at Carnegie Hall – Album Review by Killian Laher The ultra-prolific Ryan Adams recently released a collection of live performances – Live At Carnegie Hall. Available as a […]
The Burning – Movie Review
The Burning – Review by C.K. MacNamara Director: Pablo Fendrik Starring: Gael García, Alice Braga, Claudio Tolcachir, Julián Tello Written more as a fan adaptation than original concept, Pablo Fendrik’s The Burning […]
Mairead O’Neill Laher – In My Element – Exhibition
This is a new exhibition by Mairead O’Neill Laher which is currently running in the Signal Arts Centre in Bray. They are a collection of paintings based on coastlines and skylines that […]
Kilkenny Arts Festival Programme – 7-16 August 2015
Details of the Kilkenny Arts Festival have just dropped, with names such as DruidShakespeare, Martin Hayes, Toumani Diabaté, Robert Pinsky and Mick O’Dea catching the eye. There’s also going to be a […]
Mr. Holmes – Movie Review
Mr Holmes – Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Bill Condon Starring: Ian McKellan, Laura Linney, Hattie Morahan, Milo Parker, Patrick Kennedy, Phil Davis, Roger Allam, Hiroyuki Sanada In cinemas June 19th […]
The Ulysses Guide – Robert Nicholson – Book Review
This is an updated edition of the Ulysses Guide – Tours through Joyce’s Dublin. This new edition aims to take into account a number of the changes that have happened in Dublin […]
Things To Do In Dublin (15-06-15 – 21-06-15)
It’s another busy one, so without further ado… The IFI Open Day takes place this week, on June 20th to be exact! There’s a great line up of movies, so well worth […]
Coleen – Captain of None – Album Review
Colleen is the name that French artist Cecile Schott uses for her musical pursuits. This new album features a variety of stringed instruments, electronic sounds, percussion and her own delicate, fragile voice […]
Wellington Weekender – Workman’s Club – June 19-21
A pretty impressive line up of free events in the Workman’s club next weekend, with their own mini festival and it’s all….. FREE! Go enjoy. The Workman’s Club presents – The Wellington […]
Competition – My Fair Ladies – Pavilion Theatre
We have one pair of tickets to give away for My Fair Ladies on Wednesday the 1st July at the Pavilion theatre, Dun Laoghaire. To win the tickets, just let us the […]
Body & Soul 2015 – Day Schedule
It’s a little over a week until Body & Soul 2015 kicks off (June 19th to 21st) so they’ve just announced the schedule of what day each band is play. As expected […]
Jurassic World – Movie Review
Jurassic World – Review by David Turpin Directed by Colin Trevorrow Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Irrfan Khan, Judy Greer When it comes to blockbusters, as with dinosaurs, the most ferocious […]
Saints & Sinners – New Theatre – Review
Saints & Sinners – New Theatre – Review Jun 8th – Jun 20th @ 7.30pm Saints & Sinners is a collection of three short plays by W. B. Yeats. The first of […]
New Music – Columbia Mills – The Perfect Day
Dublin band Columbia Mills release their new EP ‘The Perfect Day’ on Friday June 12th ahead of their gig in Whelan’s of Dublin on Saturday June 13th.With comparisons to New Order, The […]
West – Movie Review
West – Movie Review by Frank L. Directed Christian von Schochow Writers: Heide Schwochow (screenplay), Julia Franck (novel) Stars: Jördis Triebel, Tristan Göbel, Alexander Scheer Set in the seventies in Berlin, the […]
Borris Festival of Writing and Ideas 2015 – Saturday Review
The first event of Saturday contained possibly the biggest name of the event as David Gilmour of Pink Floyd took to the stage with his wife and collaborator Polly Samson to discuss […]
Young Hearts Run Free – Portal of Discovery – 14-06-15
Those Young Hearts are at it again, with a quirky and fun sounding event next Sunday from 4-7 in the Martello Tower, Sutton featuring readings, song and storytelling! Check out the full […]
Queen and Country – Movie Review
Queen and Country – Movie Review by C.K. MacNamara Director/Writer: John Boorman Starring: Callum Turner, Caleb Landry, Pat Shortt, Brían F O’Byrne, David Thewlis, Tamsin Egerton Returning 27 years after his critically […]
Things To Do In Dublin (8-06-15 – 14-06-15)
Another summer week in Dublin and the usual glut of events and festivals! There’s the Zurich Dalkey Book Festival with PJ O’Rourke and Amanda Palmer among others! For the culinary arts, there’s […]
Insidious: Chapter 3 – Movie Review
Insidious: Chapter 3 – Reviewed by David Turpin Directed by Leigh Whannell Starring: Stefanie Scott, Dermot Molroney, Lin Shaye, Phyllis Applegate It’s another day at the office for the forces of evil, […]
Man In Hat – Gig and Charity Auction
A gig and auction worthy of your support! On June 18th Hudson Taylor, Gavin Glass and more will take to the stage at Whelan’s, and all in aid of a good cause, […]
Sun Kil Moon – Universal Themes – Album Review
Sun Kil Moon – Universal Themes – Review by Killian Laher MarkKozelekreturnsafterhiscriticallyacclaimedSunKilMoonalbumBenjiwithahastilyreleasedfollowupUniversalThemes. Sorry. That’s my attempt at what trying to convey what listening to the latest Sun Kil Moon album is like. […]
Goodbye to Marie – Civic Theatre – Review
Goodbye to Marie – Review by Frank L. Written by Joe O’Neill Civic Theatre – Wed, 3rd – Sat, 6th June 2015 // 8:15pm Their Mother is dying after a long illness […]
IFI Open Day 2015 – June 20th
Do you like free movies? Well, you’ve come to the right place so. On June 20th the IFI will throw open its doors and welcome all and sundry, and all that’s required […]
Listen Up Philip – Movie Review
Listen Up Philip – Review by Frank L. Director: Alex Ross Perry Writer: Alex Ross Perry Stars: Jason Schwartzman, Elisabeth Moss, Jonathan Pryce The second novel of Philip Lewis Friedman (Jason Schwartzman) […]
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