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Dublin’s most iconic bridge is known as the Ha’ Penny Bridge to both locals and visitors, however, this was never the official name of the bridge. Originally, it was named Wellington Bridge – in honour of the Duke of Wellington…
Babylon Radio had the honour of interviewing singer/songwriter Federico Folclash Bormida before his tour through Europe. He will be playing an acoustic gig at Clockwork Door, Dublin on 6th April. Event at Clockwork Door Check out his new album “Last…
Gallery X is a small venue, which specializes in surrealism art. When you go there you will most certainly not see beautiful paintings, instead, fantasy art will mingle with macabre bodies and the grotesque. Everything is emphasized by a kind…
If you are fond of listening to good local bands, you should definitely plan your visit to The workman’s club on 1st of April, this Saturday. There will be two bands on stage. The main band, Myth was formed in…
The Titanic, which sank on 15th April 1912, was built by the Belfast industrial company, Harland and Wolff. On board of the Titanic were many Irish, too – especially in third class and most of the crew. Today, Belfast is…
Irish Brandubh Brandubh is a variant of the old Viking game hnefatafl that goes back to the 9th century. It is a strategic game of unequal sides. Like many old Viking games the rules aren’t officially recorded somewhere but the…
Both English and French literature and artists are known all around the world. On 31th March, the 18th Franco-Irish Festival takes place in Dublin. It celebrates the friendship between France, French-speaking countries and Ireland. The Franco-Irish Committee carefully chose artists…
Environmental Film Series: Atlantic (2016) is one of the best Irish documentaries, which won an award at the Dublin International Film Festival. “Atlantic” tells the story of the small fishing communities in Ireland, Newfoundland and Norway. Due to ecological and…
What are the stories of the unfortunate souls that haunt Dublin? The capital of Ireland is bursting with old pubs and eerie mansions. Find out in this series of haunted places what binds Dublin’s ghosts to earth and where you…
