Culture

Sleigh Bells: Not Just For Christmas

From Snoop Dogg to the Beach Boys, Sleighs Bells have a strong presence in music beyond the Christmas tunes you're likely listening to today.
By Killian Barry

Have Yourself a Scary Little Christmas: A History of the Christmas Ghost Story Tradition

From The Turn of the Screw to A Christmas Carol, the season has always been a favourite setting for ghost stories.
By Hazel O’Brien

Activism and Festive Spirit Meet at Our Table in Temple Bar

A pop-up cafe drew attention to the effects of living in direct provision, in which residents are not allowed to cook their own food.
By Charlotte Ryan

Anna Karenina at the Abbey Fails to Reflect Intensity of the Play

The theatre’s Christmas production’s long running time detracted from the Tolstoy classic.
By Annie Keegan

Westbury Mall’s Fashion Pop-Up Exhibits the Best of Small Irish Designers

Tissue, Danielle Romeril and Edel Traynor were among the designers that featured in the recent Christmas pop up.
By Siobhan O’Leary Ashford

Entry into General Science to be Restructured for New 2018/19 Students

Students filling in their CAO will choose from four new strands. The change comes as part of the Trinity Education Project.
By Eleanor O'Mahony

European Court President, Koen Lenaerts, Speaks to Law Soc About European Law and Empowering Citizens

Koen Lenaerts has been President of the European Court of Justice for just over a year and spoke about the importance of the court in Europe.
By Brónagh Kennedy

Festive Fiction Findings Encourages Charity Through a Love of Literature

The initiative hopes to raise money for Focus Ireland through a charity book treasure hunt and raffle.
By Lee Jones

Brexit, Band Aid and the Boomtown Rats: Bob Geldof Speaks to Law Soc

The singer-songwriter, activist and general curmudgeon discussed Christmas songs and the rise of anti-intellectualism.
By Jenna Clarke-Molloy

A Fresh Addition to the Dublin Street-Food Scene: Eatyard

This month, the Bernard Shaw is playing host to a unique food market with an amazing variety of hearty soul foods to suit all.
By Rebecca Wynne-Walsh