Ladies and Gentlemen, a lovely short film below about Signs by Conor Brady. Thanks to James K for the tip! Dublin has a rich history of hand painted signs decorating the city. […]
Gentlemen of Letters – A Dublin Sign Painting Film
Ought – Workman’s Club – 17-11-14
We basically think Ought are the best thing since… well Pavement probably! Art rock has a new champion and someone to get excited about, and they’re turning up on our shores in […]
The Thing About December – Donal Ryan – Book Review
The thing about December is Donal Ryan’s first novel, even though it was the second to be published. As he says himself, he sent it to over 47 publishers who all rejected […]
Free Opera – Wide Open Opera – July 4th and 5th 2014
Wide Open Opera is presenting a series of five new short operas by Brian Irvine (music) and John McIlduff (text) as part of the Dublin City Public Art Programme. These will be […]
Lost Gems: The Caretaker – An Empty Bliss Beyond This World
The spookiest music I’ve heard in a long time, the Caretaker is the work of Leyland Kirby, who also records under the name of the Stranger and V/VM,.He is a 40 year […]
The Frames – Whelans – 30-06-14
Probably the best of the Whelans 25 gigs to be announced and it would be a lovely place to see the Frames! Tickets go on sale today at 2 PM. Best of […]
Sea Sessions 2014 – Timetable Released
Another week, another festival. This time it’s Sea Sessions in Bundoran, Co. Donegal. They’ve just released their time table and the full details are below. Sea Sessions 2014 – This Weekend! 27, […]
Tara Rocks – Line Up Announced – 23-08-14
This must be one of the best venues for a gig you could imagine! Tara is an amazing location, so great to hear it is being used. The gig in question is […]
Salute To Eugene – Whelan’s – Tuesday 24-06-14
An impressive looking gig has been announced in memory of Eugene Moloney, the journalist that was murdered on Camden street, not far from Whelans itself. It features the considerable talents of The […]
Saga – Brian K Vaughan & Fiona Staples – Review
Saga – Brian K Vaughan & Fiona Staples – #1-18 Review Two worlds at war, the planet of Landfall and its moon Wreath. Two different cultures, one based around science and the […]
Things to do in Dublin (23-06-14 – 29-06-14)
There really is no escaping the World Cup, despite our near neighbours awful efforts! For those of you who are studiously trying to ignore it, there’s another good week in store. There’s […]
Mountain – Project Arts Centre – Review
‘You are restricted by bones, serving portions of hooker’s sex’ sings Derrick while playing the bass guitar. The two other members of the cast chant out words behind him, while dancing with […]
Theatre Upstairs – Sending it out in Style – June 29th 2014
One of the best little theatres in Dublin is just about to have a make over! For the last couple of years, Theatre Upstairs has done its best to promote new writing […]
New Movie Releases – 20-06-14
No big blockbusters this week, giving the little films the chance to breath! Although sometimes things shouldn’t be allowed to breath, some should be smothered at birth. We all know this, right? […]
Live Guide in Dublin – 19-06-14
Some good new gigs on the horizon, with Lykke Li, Clap Your Hands, Say Yeah, Slint, Declan O’Rourke and Damien Dempsey, among others. Nothing earth shattering, but I’d like to see Clap […]
The Art of The Steal – Film Review
The Art of The Steal – Film Review by Frances Winston Directed by: Jonathan Sobol Starring: Kurt Russell, Jay Baruchel, Katheryn Winnick, Chris Diamantopoulos, Kenneth Welsh, Jason Jones, Terence Stamp, Matt Dillon […]
Losing the Plot – Teacher’s Club – Review
Losing the Plot – Review by Frances Winston Theatre@36, The Teacher’s Club, 36 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1 June 16th – 21st – at 8pm The Celtic Tiger claimed […]
Tactics – Theatre Upstairs – Review
Tactics- Theatre Upstairs – Review by Frank L. Written by Finbarr Doyle & Jeda de Brí Set somewhere in the Midlands in Ireland, Medbh (Nessa Matthews) is the daughter of a deceased […]
The Fault in Our Stars – Film Review
The Fault in Our Stars – Review by Frances Winston Directed by: Josh Boon Starring: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Nat Wolff, Laura Dern, Sam Trammell, Willem Dafoe In cinemas 19th June If […]
Kilkenny Arts Festival 2014 – Preview
Kilkenny Arts Festival 2014 – Preview In the glorious sunshine of the contemporary 18th century garden of no.63 Merrion Square, Eugene Downes, the new festival director launched the programme for this year’s […]
IMC Gigs – Mondays at Whelans
Monday nights are not going to be the same again! IMC have taken over Whelans for three Monday nights between now and August, with seven great bands over three nights. Full details […]
Camille Claudel 1915 – Film Review
Camille Claudel 1915 – Review by Frank L. Director: Bruno Dumont Writers: Paul Claudel (letters), Camille Claudel (letters) Stars: Juliette Binoche, Jean-Luc Vincent, Emmanuel Kauffman In Ireland, we are on the cusp […]
Borris Festival of Writing and Ideas 2014 – Sunday Review – 15-06-14
It was an early start to Sunday with Soundings’ Holy Trinity in the Chapel. This event was a collection of individuals telling stories under various topics and performing. Giles Duley, Lisa Dwan, […]
Jersey Boys – Film Review
Jersey Boys – Review by Frances Winston Directed by: Clint Eastwood Starring: John Lloyd Young, Erich Bergen, Michael Lamenda, Vincent Piazza, Christopher Walken In cinemas June 20th This big screen version of […]
Borris Festival of Writing and Ideas 2014 – Saturday 14-06-14 – Review
The return to Borris, and while the sun was not splitting the stones like last year, it was warm enough that the lawn was filled with people sitting around and relaxing. As […]
Things to do in Dublin (16-06-14 – 22-06-14)
The World Cup continues apace but if that’s not your scene, Dublin has plenty to offer. There’s the Dublin Pride Festival which runs until June 29th. Bloomsday Festival finishes on June 16th. […]
TV: Bottom, Comedy Connections, Tigers About The House, The Girl Who Talked to Dolphins, Horizon
After the sudden death of Rik Mayall during the week, tonight BBC2 are showing a classic episode of Bottom “Gas” at 10.30pm in which Richie and Eddie are stealing gas from their […]
Bloomsday Festival 2014 Events
Can you remember when Bloomsday was only a day? Seems a long time ago now, right? At this stage it’s bordering on a week full of events, celebrating the man with the […]
Smithfield Market – Sunday 15th June – 1PM Onwards
An interesting looking event in the centre of the city on Sunday, with vintage clothes, arts & crafts, vinyl and lots of other junk. There’s also live music and DJ’s so go […]
No More Workhorse 