Category Archives: dublin

One Direction arrive in Ireland

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Global pop star phenomenon’s One Direction arrives in Ireland today ahead of their 8 tour dates in Dublin’s O2 and Belfast’s Odyssey.

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Dublin’s Spire is 10 Years Old

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Love it or loathe it, the Spire on O’Connell Street in Dublin City Centre has been a prominent feature of the capitals skyline for 10 years!

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Historic Third Oscar Win for Daniel Day-Lewis

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Making Oscar history, Wicklow based actor Daniel Day-Lewis, scooped Best Actor Oscar for his role as Abraham Lincoln at last night’s star studded ceremony.

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International Award Recognition for Dublin Animation Studios

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

This weekend the best in TV, Film and Music was celebrated across the globe, with the Grammys take place in Los Angeles, the BAFTAs in London and the International Emmy Awards for Kids taking place in New York.

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Jameson Dublin International Film Festival

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Established some 10 years ago in 2003, The Jameson Dublin International Film Festival will be taking place from 14th – 24th February in the vibrant capital, presenting over 140 films from all over the globe to an Irish Audience.

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Free Travel for Kids on Dublin’s Luas

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Luas, the state of the art light rail transit system in Dublin that provides an easy and fast way to travel around the capital has announced that kids can travel free of charge at weekend during February – April … Continue reading →

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Dublin’s National Gallery to be Upgraded

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

The National Gallery in Dublin is to get an upgraded estimated to be worth €20 million.

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Hollywood comes to Dublin and Wicklow

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Hotly tipped as one of the films of the year, Lincoln is racking up award nominations from everywhere and this week as the award ceremonies for the year began, its winning streak started when Daniel Day Lewis scoped the Best … Continue reading →

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International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award Long list Announced!

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

The long list of books that have been nominated for the 2013 International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award was announced today. Nominated by libraries in 120 cities, within 44 countries and in 19 different languages, there are 154 books making the … Continue reading →

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Be Inspired by the Dublin Book Festival this November

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

From 13th – 18th November, over 140 authors will take part in this year’s Dublin Book Festival, which will happen in and around Smock Alley Theatre, Temple Bar. A celebration of Irish writing and publishing, the crammed programme of events … Continue reading →

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