Stuck for an ideal Christmas gift for the handyman –or woman- in your life? Look no further. Outdoorsy life meets culinary art meets Blumenthalian scientific application meets making your own beanhole oven […]
Food DIY – Tim Hayward – Book Review
New Movie Releases – 29-11-13
Is Saving Mr Banks the movie that Mr. Hanks will win another Oscar for? Seriously, doesn’t he have enough already, shouldn’t they share them around? They only ever seem to give them […]
Duckworth Lewis Method – Olympia Theatre – Review
Scratchy sound mixes and a low energy first part of the concert meant that The Duckworth Lewis Method nudged and nurdled their way through a concert they might otherwise have smitten for […]
All Tomorrow’s Parties – End of an Era Part 1 – Saturday Review
Waking early on Saturday, Pontins looked an unusual sight. Hipsters are creatures of the night for the most part, and seeing them dashing around or deciding which brand of granola to buy, […]
Yo La Tengo – Vicar Street – 5th Dec 2013
Are you one of those people that doesn’t bother too much with the support act, and just wanders in around 9 ish? You’re not alone from what I can see and if […]
Alternative Christmas Party – Inni-K to play your house?
This sounds like a Christmas party that would not be forgotten. Inni-K is at it again, and if you want her to play at your house, just e-mail her at the address […]
All Tomorrow’s Parties – End of an Era Part 1- Friday Review
Yes, this was my first return to Camber Sands since 2008’s ATP versus Pitchfork. I’m not sure if time had played tricks on my minds, but all I could remember about the […]
The Circus of Perseverance – Smock Alley – Review
Bread and Circuses What have the past five years been like for Dublin? What has happened to the City since the Troika came in? Whereto love in a cold economic climate? These […]
Neutral Milk Hotel – Vicar Street – May 16th 2014
It’s great news to have Neutral Milk Hotel back on the music scene, and nice that it’s the full band and not just Jeff Mangum. You’ll have the chance to see them […]
Guaranteed – Civic Theatre – Review
The feel of Guaranteed was summed up by a woman leaving the theatre just in front of me: ‘Oh I wouldn’t say I enjoyed it. But it was fantastic!’ As political theatre, […]
New Music: Girl Band – Single and Tour
It has been a while since Ireland has produced a good shouty band, someone that will just knock the stuffing loose and have any venue bouncing within seconds. In my mind, Girl […]
Druid Rename Auditorium
He’ll always be remembered by most of us for his role as Miley in Glenroe, but Mick Lally was a stalwart of the Irish theatre scene for many years and is a […]
Arimathea – Frank McGuinness – Book Review
It seems an unlikely story. A Donegal priest with a passion for Italian art decides upon the death of his mother to commission artwork for the local church funded by his inheritance. […]
Tori Amos – Olympia Theatre – May 7th 2014
Tori Amos will give you another chance to focus on her funny lip shape (her words, not mine!), as she plays Dublin on May 7th of next year. She will be supporting […]
TV Preview- The Returned/ Blackfish/ The Sound of Musicals
It’s that time of year when the lists begin appearing in all the newspapers, magazines and websites and here at the workhorse it’s no different. My top pick for Best TV of […]
Things to do in Dublin this week (25-11-13 – 1-12-13)
Wow, that year went fast, as we’re entering December already! Hardly seems possible. So, what is new in the streets of Dublin this week. Well, a few of the Christmas shows arrive […]
New Irish Music – Bouts – Pliable
Dublin band Bouts have just released a great – and rather risqué – new video for their song ‘Pliable.’ It’s both refreshing and encouraging to see such high-quality visual work coming from a team […]
The Late David Turpin’s Fur Show – The Workman’s Club – Review
The Workman’s Club played host last night to an evening of nature-themed live music that featured performances by pop genius David Turpin, electro folk duo Carriages and an arresting Karl Knuttel song […]
Missing Pearl on Sunday Mornings
What’s wrong in a world where Pearl can’t find a spot to entertain us on a Sunday morning? It seems slightly cruel that 8radio got us back into the Sunday morning vibe, […]
The Circle – Dave Eggers – Book Review
If you have something that you don’t want anyone to know, maybe you shouldn’t be doing it in the first place. If you really need that kind of privacy, the reality is […]
The Late David Turpin Fur Show – 23rd Nov – Workman’s Club
What exactly is a fur show, I hear you cry? Well, it’s nothing to do with furries, so if that’s what you came from, you’re in the wrong place! What it is, […]
Young Hearts – Yule – December 7th
Could this be the best Young Hearts event ever? They’ve certainly pulled out all the stops this time, with a massive line up of music and comedy. They’ve even managed to get […]
New Movie Releases – 22-11-13
Not one for this week, but one to look forward to, what do you think? Ok, back to the job at hand, so what’s new in darkened rooms of Ireland? Well, here’s […]
Revenant – New Theatre – Review
This is the story of a film director, Carter and his leading man, the enigmatic Vardel. After a positive start, Carter’s career has suffered something of a nose dive. He’s gone from […]
Inni-K gig and Fundit Campaign
“Inni K is the stage name for a singer songwriter from county Kildare, who I hadn’t encountered previously, but is a name to watch out for in future! She plays ukulele and […]
New Music: Mark Kozelek – I Know – From ‘You be my Heart’ Compilation
Mark Kozelek is among a long list of people that have contributed to a compilation album for a charity called 826 National. The charity is aimed at helping disadvantaged young people improve […]
Fire Station Open Day – Nov 28th
A fascinating day is in store at the Fire Station, Dublin on Thursday the 28th of November. You can find the full details here, or explore below. There’s a series of interviews […]
Irish Crime Fiction Festival – 22nd – 23rd Nov – TCD
Yes, another chance to find out ‘who dunnit’ in Trinity college this weekend, with the best and brightest of Irish and International Crime writers, with many events free! Full details can be […]
Beyond the Brooklyn Sky – Civic Theatre – Review
This is the story of a small fishing village in Kerry and its inhabitants. 20 years ago a bunch of young friends travelled to Brooklyn to work illegally. It was a special […]
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