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The former Poet Laureate of Jamaica in conversation with Pádraig — hear this and other joyous moments from the Poetry Unbound book launch party.

I grew very fond of English novelist VS Pritchett after coming across his sublime observations of Dublin - he had an understanding of what made the city special

Polly Graham, who is directing Irish National Opera’s new Cosi Fan Tutte as an antidote to cancel culture, grew up with an opera house in the back garden

Truth will face off against deceit on Leeside next week with the audacious contemporary retelling of a renowned 17th century play.

The French connection

Playwright and performer Niamh McGrath comes to backstage this week with her Seamus ORourke directed one woman show GomBean.  

At the center of Dublin life for centuries these great spots have played witness to the city's history. Here are some of the most historic pubs in Dublin.

The friend with the “gleaming eye”

This Saturday night, Newport Live welcomes a very special artist, Lisa ONeill, coming from Ireland to debut her new record on Rough Trade Records. She will perform at the Colony House on Washington …

The novelist Elizabeth Bowen was responsible for my family moving to Finglas. This is the truth, but as truth is complex, I’d better elaborate.