“Good puzzle would be to cross Dublin without passing a pub” “He entered Davy Byrne’s. Moral pub. He doesn’t chat. Stands a … More
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Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan on location at Cabinteely House in 2014
Irish eyes are smiling yet again with Saoirse Ronan’s third Oscar nomination for Best Actress for her role in Lady … More
Dún Laoghaire Calling – The Clash in the Top Hat
When I wrote about the historic Sonic Youth and Nirvana gig in the old Top Hat – on its 25th … More
“Sea Bathing for the Working Classes”
I spotted this Great Southern Railway sign dating from 1881 in the Old Punch Bowl pub in Boostertown. It offers … More
October 10, 1917 – A Dark Day in Our History
On October 10, 1917, the single greatest loss of life occurred in Irish waters when a German u-boat torpedoed the … More
Ten Tunes for Burns Night
Mogwai – ‘Batcat’ (Live) Cocteau Twins – ‘Heaven or Las Vegas’ The Jesus and Mary Chain – ‘Reverence’ Hibs … More
‘Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming’
“The grey space in the middle is what the 21st century is going to be all about.” – … More
George Murray RIP
On the week of the first anniversary of the death of David Bowie, the Irish music scene has lost of … More
Lost Pubs of Dún Laoghaire: Downey’s
A licensed premises formerly known as Downey’s on Upper George’s Street is arguably the most famous bar to ever open … More
Musical Martellos
Martello towers are one of the most distinctive features of Dublin’s coastline. The Sandycove tower briefly housed a young James … More