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An American Slam Poet in Paris, Then Dublin

Charlotte Ryan spends two days with Rhiannon McGavin, the Teen Poet Laureate of LA, and discusses the altruism and social justice at the heart of slam poetry.
By Charlotte Ryan
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Can’t Cope Won’t Cope Review: Dublin-Based Comedy Fails to Land

Eoghan O'Morain looks at Ireland's newest TV show, and finds it a squandered golden opportunity for high quality television.
By Eoghan O’Morain
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Ginger Spice: A Day at the Irish Redhead Convention

In Crosshaven, Co Cork Gillian Murtagh experiences a festival dedicated to red hair, the people who have it and the pride it can inspire in them.
By Gillian Murtagh
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Spending Sixty Hours at the Edinburgh Fringe

Annie Keegan's first visit to the Edinburgh Fringe as a regular punter brings with it a new understanding of the demands of theatre, and questions about the festival's counter-cultural roots
By Annie Keegan
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Thirty Years on, Hong Kong’s Johnnie To is Still Making Waves in Chinese Cinema

The director behind some of the best Chinese cinema in the past thirty years.
By Eoghan O Móráin
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“I had a bright future ahead of me”: The German Town Supporting Refugees

The German town of Bühl is working to make the integration of refugees into German society as smooth as possible.
By Stefanie Fox
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Three Days of Film Immersion at Empire Live

For those craving a Comic Con-style event, London will be the host to everything from exclusive screenings to live Q&As.
By Jennifer Wilson
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In Dublin, the Headquarters of the Irish Freemasons

Jane Fallon Griffin visits the Grand Lodge of the Irish Freemasons to talk about the organisation's history, conspiracy theories and the role of the modern-day Mason.
By Jane Fallon Griffin
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Money Monster Vs The Nice Guys: Strong Message Wins Out Over Flat Comedy

Jennifer Wilson reviews two of the summer's biggest films.
By Jennifer Wilson
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The Double Bind of Sex and Disability in Ireland

Charlotte Ryan investigates the complex laws surrounding the sexual rights of disabled people in Ireland, and how the arts are opening up the discussion
By Charlotte Ryan