The History of Jameson
Today “Jameson” is pretty much a synonym for “Irish whiskey” the world over. In fact, Jameson is currently the world’s number one selling Irish whiskey by a fair margin. Although,…
Dismaland
A new theme park unlike any before opened this August. A large pond in the centre of it with a misshapen Ariel and dirty water, this dark theme park had…
Culture Night Tonight: Showcasing Semen Sculptures and Le Galaxie
Culture Night kicks off tonight in Dublin, with free entrance to over 1,000 free events across the city. Tonight is all about exploring the artistic, musical talent, food and alcohol…
A look at Oscar Wilde
Irish literature has been blessed with many great writers. From James Joyce to Roddy Doyle, Irish talent has stretched over generations. One Irish writer in particular is popular the world…
Event Guide
A few days are left of the Tiger Dublin Fringe festival, which runs in several venues across the city. The festival provides a great chance to catch new works in…
Inside Out
Ruairi McCann reveals why Inside Out is a triumph of modern animation…. It has been twenty years since Pixar emerged on the scene as modern western animation’s most innovative and…
The Man from U.N.C.L.E
Jennifer Smyth reveals why The Man from U.N.C.L.E. is a surprising gem of a summer blockbuster. Guy Ritchie’s latest blockbuster re-boots the 1960s TV show The Man from U.N.C.L.E in…
Mad Max: Road Fury
Conor O’Leary reviews the summer’s ultimate car chase movie, Mad Max: Road Fury…. Mad Max: Road Fury brings a whole new intensity to the phrase “car chase”. It is a…
Fantastic Films, and where to find them
Fact: Going to the cinema makes you a more interesting person. Whether you’re a die-hard cinephile or you’re simply looking for a casual night out with your new college friends,…
All life is here: Body & Soul
There’s a lot of living to be done in three days, if you can find the right time and place to do it. Lay on rolling meadows, tidy gardens, lush…
Interview: The Riptide Movement
Sitting relaxing in the room is a strange mix of four Dublin lads as an American rock band, complete with Cowboy boots and Lucan accents. The further contrast between their…
Analyzing Record Store Day
Celebrating its eighth year, Record Store Day looks to continue to latch onto the recent revival in vinyl sales with releases penned in from the likes of this year’s ambassador,…