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The Vampire Simon.

In #rabble14, Blog, Fiction, Print Editionby Simone HarresLeave a Comment

Colours and faces swim past him as he readjusts to the light and tips out his cigarette with a hairless white arm. He glances at his desk, completely clean with a gilded leather finish replaced only this week reflecting the city lights outside. He has relinquished all forms of paper communication.

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Mic Drop.

In Blogby WedgeLeave a Comment

The IFTAs have become known for ironically poor production values, a list of no shows longer than your Dad’s Facebook posts and (for those who do actually tune in) “how come that chancer won an award?” moments. However, Cardboard Gangsters star John Connors, in one or two sentences spoke real truth on the nature of Irish film and TV.

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What Lies Beneath.

In Art, Blogby Patrick McCuskerLeave a Comment

The premise of Grace Dyas’ new play We Don’t Know What’s Buried Here is simple. Two Magalene ghosts hear about Tuam on the radio and literally go about unearthing the dark secrets of Irish society. If you missed its original run, you’re in luck as a few more dates have been announced. Patrick McCusker finds out more.

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Slumlord Slammed!

In Blog, Politicsby ShamLeave a Comment

Dublin Central Housing Action give the low down to the anti-eviction attempt at 52 Mountjoy Square and Paul Howard, whose been topping the polls for the past week as the nation’s most despised landlord.

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Bring It Back.

In Art, Blog, Interviewsby Patrick McCuskerLeave a Comment

Ever heard of Grace Dyas? You should have. Her recent production Not At Home won Best Production at last year’s Dublin Fringe Festival – and could soon be coming to a town near you. Patrick McCusker caught up with Grace yesterday to find out more and hear about their fundraising campaign to take it on the road.

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One Night In Skintown.

In #rabble14, Blog, Culture, Interviews, Print Editionby Eileen WalshLeave a Comment

Following the publication of his highly acclaimed debut novel Skintown about rave culture in 1990’s Northern Ireland, Enniskillen actor Ciarán McMenamin talks to Eileen Walsh about drugs, protein shakes and orange marches. And with his book being hailed as the new Trainspotting, the film rights to Skintown have already been snapped up. watch this space.   People in Northern Ireland are tired of hearing stories about the Troubles, people in the South … Read More

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The Session Pixies #14

In #rabble14, Blog, Print Editionby rabbleLeave a Comment

Taking a break from the post Tobacco Control Law lifestyle of scouring cigarette machines in suburban boozers for the last of the fabled 12.5 boxes of Amber Leaf, the Session Pixies return to rabble HQ to answer your whines and moans. Dear Session Pixies, The summer festival season has rendered my financial situation entirely destitute. I tried my best to minimise costs through cutting out unnecessary expenses such as shower … Read More

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Pride, Tinged With Sadness: An Interview From The Front.

In Blog, Interviews, Politicsby Jamie GoldrickLeave a Comment

Above: Some photographs sent on from daily life at the front. Jamie Goldrick chats to an Irish volunteer who traveled East to volunteer with the YPG in the fight against ISIS. He chats about his motivations, life in Rojava and the realities of day-to-day life on the front-lines in Syria. Can you describe your immediate surroundings right now as you type this? I’m sat on the veranda of a building … Read More