Youth groups representing workers, students and the unemployed have joined together to call for an end to the JobBridge scheme.
#rabbleReels: 80 Blocks From Tiffanys
Tonight’s fare is a firm favorite in rabble land. Capturing as it does the bombed out story of the Bronx in the mid-1970s and the gangs that ruled the roost. You’ve oft heard how New York in the ’70s was a rough looking place, nowhere more so than the South Bronx. Gary Weis’ 80 Blocks From Tiffanys is based on a long piece of prose from Esquire magazine about the two gangs … Read More
The Price We Pay
Ronan Burtenshaw examines the State of the Nation for Ireland’s youth. From internships to precarious employment, what is the reality behind the figures? Young people in the West increasingly find themselves with worse standards of living and career prospects than their parents. But is there really a crisis of young people here and abroad? And, if so, why? Unite economist Michael Taft puts it strongly, “don’t be under any illusions. … Read More
We Are The Enemy
Sleep deprivation, booze-fuelled excess, punters acting the bollocks. Gareth Cummins from Thomas House gives us an insight into the glamorous life of the pub manager. The stress almost killed me. A few years ago I went temporarily blind in my left eye while trying to book a US tour for a band. This was worse. My fucking teeth started to fall out. These days I rarely drink, the fact that … Read More
Our rabble7 Centre Spread Called “We’re Not Leaving.”
Jason Kearney constructs surreal pieces of modern digital collage art under the name CUTS. We liked them so much, we commissioned one for our last centre spread. If you want one to adorn your wall, you’d better be quick – rabble is running out the door anywhere we’ve dropped them. If you missed them, Jason (who calls himself CUTS) is hawking his own prints online. Find out more here.
Youse All Fucked Off
This issue of rabble was brought to you by the 260 people who donated to our fund:it campaign. Their faith in this project will help to keep it running for another year. During which time RTE will continue to inanely forecast green shoots while letting the shower who got us into this mess, their good time buddies and drinking partners go unchallenged. Just as the folks who supported our … Read More
Hollywood’s Fear of the Horde
David Johnson explores a creeping relabelling of the mob in some of Holywood’s latest offerings. One, Two, Many, Mob. Everything you need to know about the Hollywood blockbuster can be summed up in these four simple words. One is the hero, a lone rebel fighting against an unjust system. Two are the buddies, a mismatched but balanced yin and yang. The Many is the team, able to overcome all … Read More
Are Ya Not Dancing?
You mightn’t know them from the terraces, but you will know them by their sticker work around the city. The Notorious Boo Boys, something of an ultras group at Dalyer, have organised a fundraiser for themselves with a hefty line up of local electronica talent. They’ve also got Liam Dollard, one of the first generation of Dublin based DJ’s to really bring the house sound to the city. Anyone with … Read More
Broken Song: An Interview With Director Claire Dix.
Broken Song is an observational journey into Dublin’s growing Northside hip hop scene. Rashers Tierney caught this interview with director Claire Dix. Filmed in dramatic black and white, the documentary showcases the poetic lyricism of the Working Class Records camp, and how it relates to their own hopes and backgrounds. It premieres tonight at the JDIFF, so at this stage you’ve probably missed it. It’s definitely worth keeping an … Read More
Under The Influence
Since 1833, legislation on intoxicating liquor and associated socialising has always come at the behest of special interest groups such as the Church, the Vintners, Dev or the supermarkets. Simon Price looks at what we’re up against. The last ten years have seen government legislate NAMA and bank bailouts to the ruination of the country while any moves to alter the status quo surrounding Irish nightlife have met fierce resistance … Read More