Sounds Out: EMBRZ – In Our Own Way
"With masterful precision, EMBRZ crafts a seamless flow of beats and melodies, as if guiding the audience through an enchanting maze of musical wonder." - John Connolly
Digested Digest: The Menu – Cissy Difford
"There’s actually a lot of psychology at play when writing a menu." Pastry chef Cissy Difford takes us on a quick jaunt down memory lane to 4000 years ago, when…
Audio Review: Rónán Ó Snodaigh + Myles O’Reilly – The Beautiful Road
"It softly hums beneath the frequencies we know. The Beautiful Road asks us to hear this hum, grow to know it and want, on behalf of the collective, to amplify…
Roadmap: Remaking the Crust of the Earth
Featuring a film-still essay about glass, new texts and archival material, Gavin Murphy’s Remaking the Crust of the Earth, considers glass in its myriad guises.
Sausage Rolls at 147 Deli
In addition to an outstanding selection of sambos and pastries, the fabled deli on Parnell Street has just introduced a stunning new sausage roll.
Brand New Retro: HindeSight – Dublin in Postcards
In 1956 John Hinde opened his colour photographic studio in Dublin where he produced a series of distinctive, stylised, vibrant colour postcards that saw him become one of the most…
Top Reasons Why Dublin is The Best City For Students
Going to a foreign country to get a university degree is a grand adventure. Whereas studying abroad in Dublin is an experience one never forgets. No matter where you come
Book Review: Ordinary Human Failings – Megan Nolan
"In creating a patchwork of despairing characters, Nolan successfully entrances her reader; all through her sharp observations of ordinary human failings." - Aisling Arundel
Roadmap: Pym and Improper
Whilst reading the ‘Makeshift’ issue of the tremendous Sociotype Journal (see Magnified, pg 58), we happened upon the wonderful work of mender Celia Pym.
Barfly: Pour Decisions
“Travelling to the best pubs, telling lies, sinking half one's and making their mothers ashamed,” is how Michael Cowman and Ronan Collins describe their new podcast, Pour Decisions.
Roadmap: Knot It
“I took a year off college to travel around Japan, WWOOFing,” says Westport-based Ed Forristal.
A Brace of August Food Fests at Eatyard!
Two weekend dates for your August food diary come courtesy of the amiable folk at Eatyard…
Wish You Were Here
We asked a number of illustrators who live in Dublin to respond the theme of ‘Wish You Were Here’ from their own perspective. Here is what they came up with.
Why is Dublin popular with tourists?
Prepare to indulge in the warmth of Irish hospitality, the allure of centuries-old landmarks, and the liveliness of Dublin's attractions.
Cinema Review: Kokomo City
Epidemic-level violence constantly lurks in the shadows of the allure in D. Smith's portrait of transgender sex workers.
What Interesting Places Should a Student Visit in Dublin?
The vibrant capital of Ireland, Dublin, is a charming city with a rich history and culture. Students who are fortunate enough to attend school in this bustling city have a…
Artsdesk: Interplay – Richard Gorman
"Gorman is a major Irish talent and this exhibition gives you everything you need to understand why." - Tom Lordan
In The Frame: Cian Bolger – Venus Fly Trap
"‘Venus Fly Trap’ came about on a shoot with London based artist SBK." - Cian Bolger