Lovely weather we’re having, isn’t it? This summer in Ireland has largely consisted of us layered up in jumpers and raincoats, watching on as mainland Europe experiences an ongoing record-breaking heatwave. And while we wouldn’t wish that upon ourselves, it’d certainly be nice to enjoy at least *one* day where the heavens didn’t open up. […]

3 years ago

Before there was Molly Mae, there was St. Brigid. As Molly Mae once said, “We all have the same 24 hours in a day” but no one used those 24 hours as well as the original Irish girl-boss, St. Brigid. She really knew how to use her daily allotment and despite never achieving Creative Director […]

4 years ago

Coming full circle, this mural now embodies more than just the Repeal campaign and has led to deeper questions between politics, art and free-speech. In May 2018, 66.4% of voters voted in favour of repealing the 8th Amendment of the Irish Constitution. The historic and landslide victory for reforming Ireland’s restrictive laws surrounding abortion, and taking steps […]

5 years ago

A photo of four men protesting against racism outside the US Embassy in Dublin has been shared online and Twitter has praised the men for not only taking a stand but for doing so in a responsible, socially distanced way. Four Grandfathers have shown their solidarity with the Black Lives Matter Movement by holding their […]

6 years ago

Great news for Dublin’s creative scene. Iconic and acclaimed artist Maser AKA Al Hester, responsible for the infamous Repeal the 8th mural at the Project Arts Theatre, is opening his own gallery space in the city next week. Atelier Maser on Charlemont Stwill be a hub for for creating original work and nurturing young talent […]

8 years ago

The seventh annual March for Choice took place in Dublin today – and in cities around the country as people called for change in the wake of the abortion referendum. And the turnout was impressive to say the least as the people marched from the Garden of Remembrance to a rally in Merrion Square. Health […]

8 years ago

Powerful street art commenting on homelessness and the recent events at Frederick Street has appeared on a derelict house in Ranelagh today. The creative geniuses from Subset have created this mural as part of the Grey Area Project. View this post on Instagram Alone Homeless #TBTC No. 70 #greyareaproject A post shared by SUBSET (@subsetdublin) […]

8 years ago

The Court of Appeal has dismissed a woman’s attempt to appeal the 8th Amendment referendum result. Mr Justice Birmingham said that her claims were “so entirely devoid of substance that we can only conclude they were made with reckless and irresponsible abandon”. Joanna Jordan from Dun Laoghaire was appealing last month’s High Court ruling that […]

8 years ago

This is a great idea. The National Museum of Ireland has begun to preserve the artwork created by both sides during the Eighth Amendment campaign. After the vote, Brenda Malone, one of the curators of the National Museum, took to Twitter to ask people for artwork, banners and posters for the collection. I’m collecting for […]

9 years ago

Dublin’s Rotunda Hospital has posted a message on Twitter advising patients that anti-abortion posters which may be distressing are on display outside the entrance today. Just after 3pm, the hospital posted the following warning: ‘To anyone entering or leaving the Hospital, a warning that there is an anti-abortion group adjacent to the front entrance, displaying […]

9 years ago

Free speech is a great thing isn’t it? Especially when it throws up gems like this one spotted at St.Stephen’s Green yesterday and posted to the Photos of Dublin Facebook page. The upcoming referendum has proven to be quite emotive on both sides, but this picture has confused people more than anything else with many pointing […]

9 years ago

We’re into the last couple of days of campaigning ahead of Friday’s referendum on eighth amendment and last-minute appeals are being made across the city.  One such place is popular Stoneybatter café Love Supreme who have replaced their regular sign with a massive ‘YES’ ahead of the vote.  YES FOR CHOICE……#togetherforyes #repealthe8th #voteyes #freesafelegal #trustwomen […]

9 years ago