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Ciara Byrne | Aalto University
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A Recurrence – The Civic Theatre, Dublin Fringe Festival 2026
Writer: Sophie O’Toole & Trudy Nolan Director: Trudy Nolan D’Girlos Theatre Company made a splash at last year’s Dublin Fringe Festival (2025) with That’s Soo Povo, enjoying a sold out run and nominations for both the Solas Nua New Voices Award and best production at the festival.
The Journal of Music in Ireland | News, Reviews and Opinion
Dundalk native Ae Mak, aka Aoife McCann, first emerged with groove-driven pop. Her debut EP “how to: make a kitch pop song to show the world” (2020) is playful and designed to get a room dancing, while later tracks like ‘Shimmer Boy’ and ‘Sun God, I’ll Be Your Woman’ live on the cusp of pop and dance. Strong electronic influences define this Ae Mak era. Her new album, Folk Songs for Mama & Papa, however, is a sonic and lyrical evolution of her early work and shows a new side to the artist.
Irish female health brand Gigi Supplements announces €1.5 million in oversubscribed seed round
Image caption: Founders of Gigi Supplements, Jennie Haire and Lisa Hughes Funding fuels launch of multiple new science-backed products, UK and international expansion. Today, March 25th, Irish brand Gigi Supplements, founded by Nutritional Therapists Jennie Haire and Lisa Hughes, announced the close of the brand’s first institutional seed round of €1.5 million, led by Vestra Partners.
Drogheda Pantomime Society writer Fiona O'Connell tells how their shows are all about the local community
Drogheda Pantomime Society is an organisation with community at its heart. Celebrating 75 years this year, 2025’s show brings local budding actors, singers and dancers to the stage for a spectacular performance of Beauty and the Beast. Fiona O’Connell has been the society’s resident writer since 2017, but her history with the group spans all the way back to 1979. “They were looking for children to go on the show,” Fiona reminisces.
Green Our Planet, ganadora del F1® Allwyn Global Community Award en Las Vegas
Allwyn, la empresa multinacional operadora de loterías y Formula 1® anunciaron a Green Our Planet como ganador del final de la temporada 2025 del F1® Allwyn Global Community Award. La iniciativa local de Las Vegas fue reconocida por su programa HydroConnect , que ahora se ampliará gracias a una donación de 100.000 euros (equivalentes a más de 117.000 dólares) de Allwyn.
Latin America News Agency
El F1® Allwyn Global Community Award del final de la temporada 2025 se otorgó a una iniciativa local de educación en sostenibilidad La donación de 100.000 euros de Allwyn se destinará a ampliar el programa "HydroConnect" de Green Our Planet, que enseña a los estudiantes a cultivar alimentos mientras adquieren competencias en ciencias, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas (STEM, por sus siglas en inglés), nutrición y sostenibilidad mediante la hidroponia. LAS VEGAS, Nov.
Green Our Planet, ganadora del F1® Allwyn Global Community Award en Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allwyn, la empresa multinacional operadora de loterías y Formula 1® anunciaron a Green Our Planet como ganador del final de la temporada 2025 del F1® Allwyn Global Community Award. La iniciativa local de Las Vegas fue reconocida por su programa HydroConnect , que ahora se ampliará gracias a una donación de 100.000 euros (equivalentes a más de 117.000 dólares) de Allwyn.
Green Our Planet foi nomeada vencedora do F1® Allwyn Global Community Award em Las Vegas
Allwyn, Casinos/Gambling, Contests/Awards, Sports, Travel and Hospitality-Casinos/Gambling, Uncategorized O último F1® Allwyn Global Community Award da temporada de 2025 foi entregue a uma iniciativa local de educação para a sustentabilidade A doação de €100.000 da Allwyn será utilizada para expandir o programa “HydroConnect” da Green Our Planet, que ensina os alunos a cultivar alimentos enquanto desenvolvem conhecimentos em STEM, nutrição e sustentabilidade por meio da hidroponia LAS VEGAS,...
Green Our Planet named winner of F1® Allwyn Global Community Award in Las Vegas
The final F1® Allwyn Global Community Award of the 2025 season presented to local sustainability education initiative The €100,000 donation from Allwyn will be used to extend Green Our Planet's 'HydroConnect' programme - which teaches students how to grow food while mastering STEM, nutrition, and sustainability through hydroponics LAS VEGAS, Nov.
Green Our Planet named winner of F1® Allwyn Global Community Award in Las Vegas
The final F1® Award of the 2025 season presented to local sustainability education initiative • The €100,000 donation from will be used to extend Green Our Planet’s ‘HydroConnect’ programme - which teaches students how to grow food while mastering STEM, nutrition, and sustainability through hydroponics LAS VEGAS, Nov.
Link Feast vol 63 - Writing Links - Reetta Raitanen's Blog
C Cersei, Voldemort, Hannibal Lecter, Saruman, Joker… We love to hate a good villain. Since it’s almost Halloween, this Link Feast has a special section about writing villains and monsters. Drop a comment below and share who are your favourite bad guys and critters from books, films and TV.
Paddy Hanna - Interview
OYLEGATE is the newest addition to the Paddy Hanna repertoire, marking his fifth LP release to date. The name refers to a town outside of Wexford, where Paddy lived at the time of conception. Following a low-point upon the release of his fourth album, feeling like he’d failed those around him — his wife and his band for two — Paddy took a burn out induced break. Before any of this though, Paddy got the once in a lifetime opportunity to play with the late, great Burt Bacharach.
Latest people moves from Arcadis, Atkins Réalis, BGS and others
Arcadis appoints a new head of geo-environmental, Atkins Réalis welcomes a new technical director of ground engineering and tunnelling practice and the British Geological Survey (BGS) announces a new director of BGS National Geoscience in the latest people moves from across the geotechnical sector. Akela Ground Engineering, part of the Akela Group, has appointed John Ward as precast manager.
Celebrating Sisterhood & Recognition at One4all this International Women’s Day - Business & Finance
Pictured left to right: Jennifer Fitzell, Nicola Roche, Ciara Byrne, Rachel Fitzell For the sisters of One4all, working together is more than just a job, it’s a shared journey of trust, encouragement, and resilience. As Rachel Fitzell shared, “Our sisterly bond is the secret behind our success at One4all.
Ginnels - The Picturesque | Album Review
Jangle-pop returns in the form of Dublin band Ginnels – fronted by Mark Chester – after eight years in hibernation under the moniker. Last producing music as Ginnels in 2014, ‘The Picturesque’ is their new offering. The album is both long-awaited and long in the works for Chester, who in the time since has settled into family life — never, however, forgetting his creative impetus.
“Big Things Are Coming”: An Interview With Cliffords
Emerging from Cork’s world-beating scene, Cliffords are swiftly establishing themselves as one of the island’s most promising new bands. The five-piece alternative rock outfit features Iona Lynch (vocals), Daniel Ryan (drums), Harry Menton (guitar), Locon O’Toole (keys and synth), and Gavin Dawkins (multi-instrumentalist).
Laois basketball star among those awarded DCU Sport scholarships
A Laois basketball player was among those recently awarded a prestigious Sports Scholarship at Dublin City University (DCU). Ciara Byrne from Portlaoise is studying Actuarial Maths in the capital, a course which opens many doors for a career in the financial industry. Byrne has won multiple All-Ireland titles with the Portlaoise Panthers and Scoil Chríost Rí before representing her country on the international stage.
What is Your Favorite Holiday Tradition?
Candra Mathis Managing Director Gensler “Going back home to Texas and gathering firewood around the house with my mom and building a good old-fashioned fire and playing Phase 10 with the family while eating delicious homemade desserts [is my favorite tradition].” Cliff Atkinson President Virgin Hotels Las Vegas “My favorite holiday traditions are the ones spent with my family, from volunteering at Casa de Luz to smoking prime rib for Christmas Eve dinner, it is a special time for us to come...
Sam Fender at 3Arena, Dublin
Sam Fender at 3Arena Dublin on Monday, December 2nd 2025 A young crowd flooded the 3Arena in calm anticipation of Sam Fender’s sold out show on Monday. Newcastle jerseys peppered the audience with Fender’s return to the stage for the opening night of his ‘People Watching’ tour imminent. In the waiting, an animated eye flashes behind the stage in intervals – the visual motif for Sam Fender’s third album ‘People Watching’ which is due for release in February of next year.
Other Voices Dingle 2024
Driving into Dingle on Friday afternoon, the excitement of a musical weekend descended like the mist over the Conor Pass. The first day was the quietest, as a flutter of festival-goers wandered the streets, drifting from pub to pub in search of some late-afternoon musical respite.
All The Winners From The Vogue Living Design Awards 2024
At The Library, on the 39th floor of the Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong, design banter amongst our winners filled the air along with tiered snacks and a free-flow of cocktails. Vogue Living was honoured to recognise the achievements of creative minds who have paved the way to evolving interior design, hospitality concepts, arts & culture, automobile design and urban planning with 20 distinguished award categories.
Dundalk takes center stage: A night of pride and performance at Other Voices
“Do you want to just riff on Dundalk for a solid minute” opens MayKay, host and former Fight Like Apes frontwoman, while chatting to Dundalk’s The Mary Wallopers at Other Voices: Home at the Guinness Storehouse on Wednesday, November 13th. Taking refuge in the hallowed Storehouse building since 2020 - initially as means to bring people together in the world of Covid - this year’s edition saw a showcase of Dundalk favourites making their Other Voices return.
How Agencies Can Leverage E-commerce Trends to Drive Client Success Original
The E-commerce industry has evolved dramatically over the years. It’s no longer the decade-old online e-tailer space where you simply add products and sell. Today, it has become an ever-changing ecosystem dominated by personalization, optimization, AI, and upcoming E-commerce trends–shaping the future of online shopping. Fortunately, digital agencies exist to help you not only adapt to these trends but lead the way.
We’ve Only Just Begun at Whelan’s, Dublin
We’ve Only Just Begun is a tonic in music festival form, created to celebrate the wealth of musical talent possessed by women and non-binary artists of Ireland. Taking place in Whelan’s over a balmy mid-August weekend, showcased a mere fraction of feminine musical power on the island. Comprising both Whelan’s upstairs and main stages, the festival boasts alumni ranging from Soda Blonde and Sorcha Richardson to SPRINTS and Cathy Davey.
All Together Now 2024
All Together Now returned for its fifth lap around the sun this year, proving that Irish music is having its moment in the spotlight. Entering the site through dusty wheat fields and the backdrop of dusky skies, the grounds of Curraghmore Castle emerge, placing the festival as an enchanting liberation from everyday life. This year’s line-up boasted a particular Irish stronghold, bolstering both emerging and well-established acts.
Replication Study: Investigating the effects of maximal anaerobic fatigue on dynamic postural control using the Y-Balance Test
Abstract The aim of this study was to replicate the study titled “Investigating the effects of maximal anaerobic fatigue on dynamic postural control using the Y-Balance Test” by Johnston et al, (2018) as part of a large replication project. This study aimed to determine the effects of maximal anaerobic fatigue on dynamic postural control using the Y-balance test, with a specific focus on anterior reach distance. Design: A single session intervention.
Festival Preview: Faoin Tuath
Faoin Tuath makes its debut on the last weekend of July as a festival paving the way for the queer community in the west of Ireland. The three-day celebration of nature and the arts is set to take place from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th of July on the grounds of Common Knowledge in Kilfenora, County Clare. Common Knowledge was cultivated as a collective founded on the belief that connection through the artistry of practical skill has the power to encourage sustainable and revolutionary change.
Beyond The Pale 2024
An Irish festival without a weather warning is a rare occurrence. With the exception of a light drizzle on Friday evening to launch the event, Beyond The Pale was set to a balmy weekend in Glendalough Estate. Spanning three days and featuring music, dance, food, well-being and performance arts, the festival entered into its third year with a bang.
Leveraging E-commerce Integration to Boost Your Business and Gain Happy Customers
The E-commerce marketplace has exceeded $7 billion in size. With the pace at which it’s growing, projections show that it’s likely to surpass the $24 billion mark by 2031. However, other areas are growing significantly, like customer demand for better services, technicality in operating back-office logistics, complexities in E-commerce marketing, and more. Fortunately, there are solutions to take a massive chunk of this load off your shoulders—E-commerce integration being one of them.
Forbidden Fruit 2024
On a scorching, clear-skied, June bank holiday Saturday, Forbidden Fruit kicked off the summer in style at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Now in its 11th year, Forbidden Fruit has seen an evolution. From Fatboy Slim, The Flaming Lips and Beirut, to Bon Iver, Glass Animals and Underworld, the festival has welcomed a variety of performers and attendees since its conception.
3 Ways to Design the Perfect Interactive Product Presentations for E-Commerce
Global e-commerce marketing is booming, with around $6.310 trillion in spending expected in 2024. In this competitive market, capturing the attention of potential customers is an art, and your product presentations are the brushstrokes. When prospective clients stumble upon your ads while they scroll through their social media feeds, they will need more than just an alright image or discount offer. A different experience can mark the difference between being overlooked and standing out.
Authentic and In Control: An Interview with Shiv
From on a blue velvet couch in a bustling hotel lobby in Dublin City Centre, Zimbabwean-Irish sensation Shiv chats to Ciara Byrne, reflecting on her unconventional journey to becoming a musician and the contributions and pitfalls of social media as a platform for self-promotion.
The Pull of the Stars review - Emma Donoghue adapts her Spanish flu novel for an all-female cast
A pandemic exposes heavy societal injustices successful Emma Donoghue’s caller play, group successful Dublin during nan Spanish influenza outbreak of 1918. Over 3 tumultuous days successful a maternity hospital, unit effort to header pinch emergency births. One teenager, Mary (Ciara Byrne), has nary inkling of what childbirth involves; Honor (Úna Kavanagh), a destitute, unmarried woman, is delirious; and nan complaints of nan middle-class Della (India Mullen) supply overmuch of nan first comedy.
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