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10/06/2026

What makes a great psychological thriller? Suspense, twisting plots, deeply complex characters, and dark secrets? Next week presents an evening with two internationally bestselling authors whose books have all these, and more.

Lisa Jewell and Andrea Mara will be in conversation with Sinead Crowley on Tuesday 16 June, 7pm – 8pm at Royal Irish Academy of Music, 36 – 38 Westland Row, Dublin 2. Tickets €18. Booking required.

07/06/2026

“Festival cooking strips away all the comfortable infrastructure of a permanent kitchen and forces you to be really decisive about what matters — what’s the one bite, the one flavour, the one moment you want someone to carry home? That constraint is actually where creativity lives. For IBILE, it’s also an opportunity to introduce people to West African food who might never have walked into a tasting menu restaurant. The festival format democratises that access, and I find that exciting rather than daunting….. Come hungry, come curious.”

Ahead of this year’s much anticipated festival, we catch up with owner of West African restaurant as he gets ready to dish up a taste of West African cultures as part of this year’s festival in Glendalough Co. Wicklow.

03/06/2026

“I’ve always felt that this period of jazz in particular is a good gateway for people who might be curious about jazz.”

Irish born, Texas raised, drummer is on a mission, a quest to celebrate the under-appreciated nuggets of the post/hard bop era of jazz which, in its heyday – and its most commercial – was selling lots of records before whippersnappers like Elvis and The Beatles changed the course of popular music forever.

He heads up a new quintet called that aims to strengthen the burgeoning Dublin Jazz scene’s love of soulful grooves. We spoke to him ahead of a series of summer gigs kicking off this evening, then on June 30th and presented by on July 30th.

27/05/2026

Turns out sometimes you can believe what you read in the paper… The forecast is good! 😊
Perfect weather to grab a cool refreshing bevvie and check out the latest edition of online and in print around the city now. Happy reading! 🙌

26/05/2026

For one night only, this Thursday May 28th sees the host a very special gala concert bringing together three exceptional vocal artists and the

Audiences can look forward to a night of music, drama and world-class singing as Rolando Villazón, Paula Murrihy and Ava Dodd perform in what promises to be a memorable evening of opera in the heart of Dublin.

A rare opportunity to hear three distinguished vocal artists with the Irish National Opera Orchestra in the setting of the Gaiety Theatre, the concert is conducted by Ryan McAdams, principal conductor of Ireland’s whose work spans opera, symphonic repertoire and contemporary music.

Not to be missed! 🎭

21/05/2026

“I’m not about to attempt a potted history but I think that we might be approaching some kind of inflection point when it comes to noodles. I’m talking about instant noodles. Ramen (and Korean ramyun in particular) now seems to rule over certain corners of the internet because the kids have ‘discovered’ them, not in the course of feeding themselves, but in their feeds. Our ongoing project to replace human curiosity and discovery with an infernally closed loop of algorithmic prediction means that food trends now seem to be matters of automatic imposition. If you like this then you may also like – to submit to a life of perpetual insatiability. Welcome to the age of noodle influencers, of ramen-maxxing. That’s the first and only time that I will use that odious suffix.”

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15/05/2026

“The ability to create empathy through storytelling is incredibly powerful. Some of the most impactful films stay with people because they reveal human experiences that go untold.”

Filmmaker and Director of Photography
is an emerging Irish talent worth watching. Originally from our hometown of Dublin, Ireland, Byrne has steadily built a reputation as one of a new generation of image-makers navigating fashion film, documentary, narrative cinema and commercial work.

While many cinematographers establish themselves within a single visual world, Byrne’s work moves comfortably between intimate documentary storytelling, experimental fashion imagery and culturally focused short-form cinema.

For Irish cinema, that global movement matters. Filmmakers like Byrne are helping position a new generation of Irish visual artists not simply as contributors to major productions, but as creative voices.

14/05/2026

Dublin based six-piece describe themselves as “an Irish take on Mid-West Emo” but we dispute that. To us they are unclassifiable, making music that draws on a myriad of influences while making something unique.

caught up with the band ahead of their gig at this evening. His verdict? “Watch these kids fly!”

12/05/2026

and have joined forces to present the 11th edition of the Comic Book Festival Dublin, celebrating the vibrant worlds of comics and illustration.

Building on the success of last year’s festival, this edition expands in scope and introduces some exciting new elements.

The opening evening will feature acclaimed French comic creators Fabien Tillon and Gaël Remise, alongside outstanding Irish artists and

In addition to a spectacular evening of Live Readings, the festival will offer a full day of workshops led by industry specialists, including an all-day masterclass by legendary Irish artist

A highlight of this year’s programme is a unique partnership with exploring the surprising yet fascinating connections between the classic French comic Astérix and Bellini’s opera Norma.

Throughout the festival, visitors can enjoy a curated selection of works at The French Library, an exhibition showcasing selected works by our guest artists, book sales and signings, and a special convention organised in partnership with and on Saturday 23rd.

Featuring talks, reading, creative workshops, performances, book sales, signings, a terrific exhibition and lots of great networking opportunities, all events are presented in a mix of French and English, with a touch of Irish, and free of charge (except Masterclass and Creative workshops). See you there!

11/05/2026

Highly recommended! The sublime .brother plays this coming Saturday night and we think its an unmissable opportunity to see a genuine maverick performing in a brilliant venue.. tickets onsale directly thru the venues website

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