Sound: The Fontaines D.C.
Riding the wave of hefty critical acclaim for their debut album Dogrel, the Fontaines D.C. share their earnest thoughts on being Irish.
Dublin Dining Guide: Colm Corcoran – Rage Restaurant Blackrock
"We opened in November 2015. Our concept was to be a good local restaurant and cook and serve real food in friendly but professional surrounding."
Audio Review: Weyes Blood – Titanic Rising
Rooted in nostalgic tones from the 1970s, Mering merges the familiarity of the past with futurist tones whilst maintaining universality through her adept lyricism.
Roadmap: 100 Archive Selection for 2018
Like a vault in which projects are inducted as honorary members reflecting the creativity and ingenuity of the year in question.
Flying The Flag: Aideen Gaynor
Brooklyn-born, Dublin-reared Aideen Gaynor has finally come full circle.
Cinema Review: Thunder Road
What sprouts from the astonishing opening scene is a wonderful tragicomedy with just the right amount of balance and unpredictability.
Artsdesk: Causes for Concern – A Vague Anxiety at IMMA
The latest group show in IMMA, A Vague Anxiety, is an immediate portrait of our time. Curator Seán Kissane offers further insight.
Bitesize: The Garden Room at Suesey Street
A recent revamp at popular eatery Suesey Street has resulted in the transformation of its forty-seat terrace into a cosy, all-weather outdoor dining space.
Buntús Rince: Peter Curtin – All City Records
From the soaring flute playing of Brian Dunning, to the swinging piano of Noel Kelehan and the sonic force of Jolyon Jackson’s synthesizers; Buntús Rince lifts the lid on a…
Sounds Around: Chris Chapman – Open Ear Festival
Festival organiser Chris Chapman explains the origins and evolution of Open Ear which takes place on Sherkin Island off the coast of Cork on the June Bank Holiday.
NCAD Fashion: School’s Out, Forever!
The BA Fashion Class of 2019 has channeled the spirit of opera-singing grandmothers and motorbike-riding grandfathers for their evocative final collections as The Annual NCAD Fashion Show weaves its way…
Bitesize: Al Fresco Boozing
As May progresses, our thoughts turn to long summer days and the prospect of enjoying an outdoor tipple du jour.
Book Review: Manchester Happened – Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi
The main artery of this collection pulsates with the desire to belong, a longing to feel “at home” no matter what your surroundings are.
Asylum Archive – Archives of Humanity
The Direct Provision scheme has been an issue in Ireland since its creation 20 years ago, effectively ghettoising asylum-seekers and refugees. Curator and photographer Vukasin Nedeljkovic processes his experiences in…
Roadmap: Dublin City Farm Project
Dublin City Farm Project is small-scale, non-profit, traditional farm set in the urban park surroundings of St Anne’s Park in Raheny.
Summer Supper Series at Charlotte Quay
Back by popular demand! Charlotte Quay have just announced the return of their Supper Series events, kicking off on the upcoming bank holiday weekend, Sunday 2nd June.