This was one of the ongoing series of Q&A's that the IFI run during the year. This Q&A focused on the film VIVA. Viva is an Irish made Cuban film, about a Drag Queen and his emotional relationship with his Father. The Film's Director, Paddy Breathnach was present with the Writer, Mark O'Halloran, the person …
Rock’n’Roll Series Road Running
I took part in the Rock'n'Roll Series 5K Race in the Phoenix Park. I had also enrolled for the 10k and 3k Fun Run, but, I was unable to attend the second two races. This is a series that I have been meaning to get involved with for the last number of years. The Strypes …
IFI – 66 Days of Bobby Sands
I was in the IFI audience for the Q&A session for the documentary '66 Days of Bobby Sands'. This is a very well made film with a subject matter that evokes strong opinions with a number of people. The discussion after the viewing of the film was interesting. The man in the spotty shirt in the …
Lunch in Avoca
Every Bank Holiday Monday, we have lunch in the Avoca Restaurant in Kilmacanogue. On this occasion on I had the Chilli Salmon with three salads. As always, it was incredibly tasty, and the service was great. The Staff are friendly, helpful and efficient. This restaurant is always busy. After we have finished our meal, we …
RDS Craft Awards Exhibition
I came across this exhibition whiles attending the RDS Horse show in July. The work on display was impressive. The photos below represent some of the pieces that caught my attention the most. It would have been nice to have seen what some of the other entries were to this competition.
Dancing at the Crossroads
On the 23rd of July, Cabinteely Village held it's annual Dancing at the Crossroads Ceili. I went along, to see what the event was like, as I have been meaning to go for the last number of years, but, have never yet managed to go. This year I succeeded! The event ran from 8pm until …
The Festival of Curiosity
The Festival of Curiosity is one of my favourite Festivals and ran from the 21st to the 24th of July. On the 23rd, I headed in to town to see what was happening with the Festival. Near Fishamble Street and Christchurch Cathedral I found the Curiosity Garden and Grandpals Picnic Area. There was a huge …
The Big Slide Home
98FM brought a 230 Foot Waterslide to Christchurch at the end of July and it looked like a lot of fun. Over the proceeding couple of weeks, the Radio Station had ran a competition for people to be able to win a pair of wristbands, that granted access for use of the waterslide. The waterslide came …
1916 Exhibition
Stephens Green Shopping Centre is currently holding a great 1916 Exhibition on the Top Floor at the front of the building. It has a series of ten paintings that used to be housed in the the GPO, as well as other prints that are all for sale. It felt odd looking over Stephen's Green, knowing …
Dublin Maker
Dublin Maker was held in Merrion Square last Saturday. I always enjoy Maker Faire as I love to see creativity and science combine. Maker Festival's always manage to make Science fun, which is how it should be. As I wandered around the Park, I saw a diverse range of activities from paper craft, explanations of …
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