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The fashion industry accounts for almost one-tenth of all carbon emissions worldwide, and the waste it produces significantly impacts our environment. With the problem on track to keep growing, we have a part to play in the solution.
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The ‘Dublin City Council Dublin Winter Lights’ festival transforms the city centre with epic light features on iconic landmarks, buildings, bridges, trees, statues and Merrion Square Park. It is a festive experience like no other where people of all generations can experience specially commissioned dynamic, colourful and imaginative light projections by leading artists throughout the city centre. The locations are: National Museum of Ireland Collins Barracks (NEW Ticketed Event: From Nov 29th – Dec 15th inclusive) GPO (General Post Office) Merrion Square Park (Ticketed Ev
In the heart of Dublin 7, SPADE is more than just a shared kitchen space; it is a beacon of support for food and beverage start-ups. Located within the historic St. Paul’s Church, SPADE has nurtured culinary entrepreneurs for 30 years, significantly impacting the Dublin and Irish food and beverage scene. Having undergone significant development last year, supported by the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Dublin City, Enterprise Ireland, and DCC’s Economic Development Office, SPADE is now better equipped to support a greater number of food businesses. The facility includes a state-of-the-art shared kitchen f
This page is dedicated to all things related to the Night-Time Economy in Dublin. Here, you’ll find updates on what Dublin’s Night-Time Economy Advisor has been up to, along with various initiatives Dublin City Council is implementing to enhance our city after dark. Comedy Culture in the Capital See full programme/ticket info
As the founder of AI Ireland and the AI Awards, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing first-hand how technology serves as an enabler for problem-solving across various business sectors and societal issues. Far from the job-taking or sci-fi doom Terminator, it’s often portrayed as AI is a technology capable of human-like thinking and decision-making. It learns from data and evolves, thereby aiding in the resolution of intricate challenges and the automation of tasks. In November 2022, Generative AI like ChatGPT captured headlines, opening new possibilities for internet users’ everyday activities. When it comes to small and medium-sized enterprises (SME
Get a taste of what's happening around Dublin this Christmas. From markets to theatre, visits to Santa, carol singing, Winter Lights walking trails and more...there's something for everyone in Dublin this Christmas.
The Library Project
The 10th Edition of HALFTONE Print Fair will be hosted in November 2024 The ideal place where you can get to grips with a diversity of printing techniques while discovering new work for your collection or finding an excellent present. It is a great opportunity to purchase fantastic artworks at enviable prices! HALFTONE is an initiative by PhotoIreland hosted every year at The Library Project. Every edition, the fair brings together a large selection of works by established and emerging artists, showcasing Ireland’s exciting Art scene. Come and enjoy a great selection of artworks fro
Gaiety Theatre
The Gaiety Theatre will set sail on a spectacular journey to Neverland, announcing Peter Pan as the 2024 Gaiety Pantomime, from Sunday 24th November 2024 – Sunday 5th January 2025. The Gaiety Panto, directed by Daryn Crosbie, brings to life and “Panto-ifies” this classic adventure about the free spirited and mischievous young boy, who never grows up. Join Peter and the Lost Boys as they swashbuckle their way through Neverland and strive to outwit the dastardly Captain Hook and his brutal band of pirates, with a sprinkling of fairy dust help from Tinkerbell of course. Don’t mis
Draíocht
The award-winning Dyad Productions, (Lady Susan, A Room of One’s Own, I, Elizabeth, Austen’s Women, Female Gothic) who have toured their sell-out festive show Christmas Gothic since 2015, now bring their magic to Dickens’ classic and perennially relevant ghost story. It’s Christmas Eve, and the miserly misanthrope, Ebenezer Scrooge, is about to have a ghostly night he’ll never forget. Dickens’ festive, immortal tale of redemption and compassion is brought to life in Dyad’s inimitable solo style. Draw near for an evening of mistletoe and merriment in the company of Marley, F
Smock Alley Theatre
A story of love, betrayal, and skiing – where you are the jury. She’s the Goop-founding, Door-Sliding, Shakespeare-In-Loving, consciously-uncoupling Hollywood superstar. He’s a retired Optometrist from Utah. In 2016, they went skiing. On the slopes of Deer Valley, their worlds collided, and so did they – literally. Ouch. Seven years later in 2023, they went to court. Double ouch. This is their story. Kind of. Not really. After sell-out London runs, critical acclaim, a U.S. transfer and a run at Edinburgh Fringe, join harbingers of queer chaos Awkward Productions (Diana: The U
The Ark
This festive season, following its hugely successful run in 2023, The Ark is proud to present The Giggler Treatment, a marvellous, mischievous new musical based on the novel by Roddy Doyle. If adults are mean to children, they get the Giggler Treatment. It's smelly. It's squishy. And it sticks to your shoe. But sometimes, just sometimes, the Gigglers make a mistake... Can Robbie, Kayla, Jimmy and Rover the dog come to Mr Mack's rescue before the poo hits the shoe? Written and composed by Fionn Foley (Tonic, Fierce Notions), this glorious adaptation of the much-loved novel is
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
The Irish National Opera presents RIGOLETTO. The love between a father and daughter, a lustful Duke, revenge and a curse. The court jester Rigoletto loves his daughter Gilda above all else. When the Duke of Mantua and his courtiers play a cruel trick on them, Rigoletto plots murderous revenge. But Gilda’s love and devotion lead to devastating consequences. This new production promises a forceful exploration of grief, loss, and the destructive power of revenge. Baritone Michael Chioldi sings the title role, with soprano Soraya Mafi as his daughter Gilda and tenor Bekhzod Davronov
In conversation with Jennifer Rothwell Jennifer Rothwell is an Irish fashion designer, who spent many years living between the Big Apple and the Fair City. After graduating from Dublin’s NCAD in 1995, she gained practical experience with some of New York’s biggest design companies. Then, upon her return to Dublin, she launched her own brand: Jennifer Rothwell Design. By the following year, she had won the ‘Brown Thomas Designer Award’ at Dublin Fashion Week. And, since then, her designs have attracted celebrity cli
Ireland might be a small country, but our universities and colleges are incredibly diverse. Every year, tens of thousands of students from over 130 countries come here to study.
Down by the Secret Garden On the south side, the secret garden was always the Iveagh Gardens. However, music, comedy and food festivals have taken place there in recent years, meaning that the garden isn’t so secret anymore. These days, to find the city’s true secret garden, you have to head north. Up O’Connell Street, then North Frederick, across Dorset Street and on up Blessington Street until you come to black wrought iron gates. In you go. And you’re there. What to expect at Blessington Street Basin The Blessington Street Basin
The importance of sustainable and social enterprises Making your startup or existing business sustainable or ethical is a smart, future-proof option. Customers are now much more informed and aware of the environmental impact of their purchases. A more sustainable product or service will create a positive brand image that will impact the bottom line of many businesses.
Dr. Ruth Johnson is Dublin’s City Archaeologist and she is charged with protecting, managing and investigating the city’s oldest heritage – much of which is underground. As well as conservation projects, Ruth has input into new developments across the city and a role in policy development advocacy. We spoke to her about how she works and what’s going on across the city – under the ground, in our oldest graveyards and in half-hidden houses. In conversation with Dr. Ruth Johnson Ruth began her career working on a community excavation project in Yorkshire, while doing her A-levels. This piqued her interest in archaeology and she went on to do
Stress baking. It’s a thing, you know. It’s what Caryna Camerino used to do after another difficult day at her old job in human resources. It was also the starting point of her successful Dublin startup: Camerino Bakery. HR to hotbuns: Caryna Camerino’s startup story Caryna Camerino, a first generation Canadian who has lived in Dublin for the past 17 years, wasn’t always a baker. However, food was always a big deal at home – partly because her father, who was from Rome, is a stickler for authentic Italian cooking. Such a stickler, in fact, that she loved going to friends’ houses where she could enjoy a regular TV dinner, like n