The Dublin Desi Arts Collective (DDAC) has organized a painting contest based on the season of spring. Spring Blossoms Painting Contest DDAC is a platform that was formed by Vidya, Ankita, and Malvika to showcase the artistic talents of people of Indian origin living in Dublin. The DDAC has organized several successful exhibitions and contests … Read more
Football legend David Beckham was in Dublin on Monday to celebrate his youngest son’s 18th birthday. The former England midfielder celebrated his son Cruz’s birthday by sharing a pint at Long Hall on South Great George’s Street, one of Dublin’s oldest pubs. Beckham wrote on Instagram, “God I’ve missed Dublin” after sharing some photographs from the quick … Read more
Ireland Reads Day is this Saturday, and people are encouraged to “squeeze in a read” at their local library. On this day, libraries all around the country will host a variety of events to entice the public to visit their local library and (re)discover all the services they have to offer. Ireland Reads is a … Read more
Eye on Nature, RTÉ’s wildlife photography competition, launched on RTÉ One’s Nationwide in association with Mooney Goes Wild on RTÉ Radio 1 and the Office of Public Works (OPW) and the National Botanic Gardens. For the third year, RTÉ’s Eye on Nature competition will give wildlife photographers across Ireland the opportunity to showcase their immense … Read more
The National Cyber Security Centre is looking into an investigation into a “major hack” at Virgin Media Television. Virgin Media Television said that it will not be able to broadcast certain of its previously recorded programmes because it is battling a “unauthorised attempt” to access its systems. Programming on Virgin Media Three, Four, More and … Read more
Irish stars won a number of prestigious awards at the BAFTAs on Sunday evening. Martin McDonagh, the writer-director of The Banshees of Inisherin, and stars Kerry Condon and Barry Keoghan were among the winners at the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) in London. Irish filmmaker McDonagh was honoured with Best Original Screenplay; Condon and Keoghan … Read more
Immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of India with a night filled with Holi music and dance. Dublin Events, in collaboration with Bollywood DJs Ireland, is organising Holi Splash 2023. The event will begin at 10 p.m. on March 11 at Dtwo Night Club. You will be able to dress up in colourful outfits, and … Read more
Irish actor Colin Farrell may win his first Bafta at Sunday’s ceremony, where Netflix’s anti-war epic All Quiet On The Western Front leads the pack with 14 nominations. The Irish actor, whose 25-year career has included roles in both Hollywood blockbusters and independent movies, is up for the first time in the category of best actor … Read more
UK entertainment trade publication Screen International, in association with Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, has revealed the filmmakers and actors selected for the first-ever Rising Stars Ireland talent spotlight. Ten upcoming actors, directors, producers, and writers who are about to make a significant career breakthrough have been chosen. All of the individuals picked are either Irish citizens or permanently … Read more
A Portuguese dog named Bobi celebrated his 30th birthday in a tiny village in central Portugal last year. Guinness World Records has recognised him as the “oldest dog in the world.” Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs typically live 12 to 14 years, and Bobi is a purebred member of this breed. He was 30 years and … Read more
The Banshees of Inisherin was one of the big winners at the 43rd London Critics’ Circle Film Awards, which were held on Sunday at the May Fair Hotel. British-Irish director Martin McDonagh’s dark comedy left the ceremony with five prizes. The film, which is about two friends going through a catastrophic breakdown in their relationship … Read more
Irish entry for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, “We Are One,” by Dublin band Wild Youth, has been selected as the nation’s official entry. The Eurosong competition took place on Friday night on the Late Late Show with six contestants. A fellow contestant, Connolly, who placed second with her song “Midnight Summer Night,” and the Dublin band … Read more
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, and Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, have today opened the redeveloped campus of the Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM). The RIAM renovation project was built to the rear of Georgian buildings owned by the RIAM on … Read more
Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin welcomes a new short film by Mná100 and Professor Lindsey Earner-Byrne, titled ‘Mary M. and Sexual Violence: Ordinary Voices and the Irish Civil War’, as part of the Decade of Centenaries Programme 2012-2023. As we begin the final year of the Decade of Centenaries … Read more
Ballinasloe Indian Cultural Community in Ireland celebrated India’s 74th Republic Day. Toji Kunjumon, an ex-Navy officer, hoisted the national flag and Mr. George Francis addressed the gathering.After that, there was a magic show for the children. The organisers gave an explanation to the children about the importance of Republic Day celebrations. The organisers pledged to involve kids … Read more