Dublin ‘s Thriving Street Art Scene
If walls could talk in a city like Dublin, they would tell you the story of a rich and vibrant history, rooted in creativity in the face of hardships and adversity. From the great writers of old to the no…
Category Culture
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Hip-Hop Series: Top 4 Rappers in Dublin
Lets face it: Ireland isn’t exactly internationally renowned for its rap and hip hop music. However, that’s not to say the foundation wasn’t laid for success. Since the 80’s, Irish rap has blossomed into a diverse, multi-faceted genre. Its vibes…
Ireland presented the 14th Culture Night with free attractions and culture
The 14th Ireland Culture Night happened on the Friday of September 20. Ir brought free entertainment to people from all ages. Culture Night celebrated art, culture and heritage around the whole country. There were all sorts of attractions, music, dances,…
Danny G: Activism, Marvin Gaye and the Major 7ths
Daniel Groenland is not a name that would register in the minds of many but say Danny G and you get pulses racing. Danny G is one of Dublin’s biggest performers and he is famous for performing with his band…
What to expect from Munky at BlueFire
Irish band Munky is one of the select performers at the 2019 BlueFire festival. The group created by four friends who met in college describe themselves as a post-millennial reptilian space funk on its Facebook page. Munky have no label…
Maracatu Ilha Brilhante expected to thrill at 2019 BlueFire Festival
Eccentric, intriguing, engaging are just some of the words you can use to describe Maracatu Ilha Brilhante. The dance and music group who will be performing at the 2019 BlueFire Festival are one of the most anticipated performers at the…
The Shaw is gone? Here are five options to fill the void
The Bernard Shaw is closing its doors for good this October, another cultural loss to the city of Dublin, which has seen several such pubs and spaces close in the past few years. The Shaw is not just a pub,…
Sweney’s Pharmacy goes from strength to strength thanks to volunteers and tourists
Back in 2009, P.J. Murphy started the James Joyce reading groups at Sweney’s Pharmacy with the help of volunteers. The shop, which is located at 1 Lincoln Place, is in one of the few Victorian buildings in Dublin City. Today,…
Neo Morake – on the way up
It was a Wednesday night when I unsuspectingly showed up at The Mezz in Temple Bar. There he was – on his own on that little stage – dimly lit but with a bright blithe smile. It was just him…