A masterpiece need only be 150 pages long, and the most exciting contemporary literature is being published by independent presses. These two opinions are perhaps the only semi-controversial views that I hold and, by recommending four short independently published books … Continue reading Four Great Independently Published Books from 2020
Originally published in print September 2020. “I’m not hungry. I want to see a film,” Nana (Anna Karina) affirms, rejecting an invitation to dinner, before we see her in a cinema on Boulevard Saint-Michel, Paris, watching La Passion de Jeanne … Continue reading A Fresher’s Guide to Dublin’s Cinemas
Illustration by Keegan Andrulis It is a perfectly apt time to be writing an ode to a city. During the last six months we have watched as the world’s cities changed almost beyond recognition. Even as they gradually open up … Continue reading Ode to Dublin
Content warning: references to mental health issues A lot of people seem to have a very dismissive attitude towards long-distance relationships. As somebody in one, I’ve gotten questions and comments such as: “How do you deal with it?”, “You have … Continue reading Perspectives 5: From Long Distance to Living Together, and Back Again
Illustration by Ren O’Hare From my bedroom in rural Kerry, Dublin City seems an awfully long way away. I haven’t lived in Dublin my entire life, but it’s always been my home. Growing up, I was jealous of people … Continue reading Dublin My Darling: An Ode to Dublin City
I packed my bags and flew thousands of miles from my tucked-away town in Tennessee to Ireland’s capital, preparing for a new adventure. I was ready to experience a new city, a new country, and as much of the culture … Continue reading A Tennessee Date
Fashion is something which is always changing and, in my opinion, can’t really be defined. Fashion at its highest is an artistic visual expression and can be seen everywhere, and our own fair city is no different. Photography is a … Continue reading Interview with Amber O’Shea
It’s always hard to admit when you’ve been a fool. During the production of TN2 issue 4 I sat down with two friends to take a scientifically flawed test. The two tasters were Ursula Dale and Liana Parachaki. Ursula admitted … Continue reading Do you know your coffee? Originally published in print March 2020.
BEST STUDENT MOCKTAILS: For some of the best student mocktails in Dublin, there’s a surprising amount of availability in places you probably already know. The Porterhouse on Nassau Street (and the busier sister branch in Templebar, which I’ve never personally … Continue reading That’s the Tee: A Guide to a No-Alcohol Night Out in Dublin Originally published in print March 2020
Planning an evening out? Why not theatre? Planning a night out is difficult. Finding the right friends, picking the right spot, having the right prinks and the right outfit … not to mention the sheer cost of the drinks! All … Continue reading A Guide to the Theatres of the City Originally Published in Print November 2019
Best for a bargain – Sue Ryder Foundation, Strand Road, Five Lamps. This shop is tucked away beside Spar on Strand Road. To find a gem you might have to rummage a bit, but they always have a bargain … Continue reading A Dublin Guide to Charity Shops
●●●○○ On Ice, a monologue by Suzanne Grotenhuis, was performed at the Abbey Theatre’s Peacock Stage as part of the Dublin Fringe Festival 2019. Initially intimate and open, the play felt friendly and straightforward: Grotenhuis’ narrator was going to tell … Continue reading Dublin Fringe Festival: On Ice// Review