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A Question of Residency

A Question of Residency

A Question of Residency

Jamie Beamish recently signed off as Artist in Residence at the Theatre Royal. The following extracts are from an article he penned for the Theatre’s website on his experiences over the last 18 months. Last year marked 30 years since I first set foot on a stage. That stage in question was The Theatre Royal,...
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THEATRE GUIDE

THEATRE GUIDE

THEATRE GUIDE

An Evening With Johnny McEvoy (Theatre Royal, Friday, January 27th, 8pm) The term ‘living legend’ is sometimes loosely accredited to artists in the music business but certainly not when people speak about Johnny McEvoy. Johnny has always been highly acclaimed for the quality of his live concert shows and when his...
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An adventure in Andalucía

An adventure in Andalucía

An adventure in Andalucía

Kieran Foley The coastal towns of Andalucía are familiar to many Irish tourists but on a recent visit to southern Spain, I ventured off the beaten track to explore other areas of Andalucía. One of the undisputed cultural highlights of this region is Granada’s Alhambra. On arrival into the scenically located city of...
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Malta’s many marvels

Malta’s many marvels

Malta’s many marvels

Kieran Foley For a European getaway, Malta ticks all the boxes and proved to be the perfect escape from a particularly dreary Irish October this year. This enchanting island, the smallest country in the European Union, is easily accessible from Ireland and offers a multitude of activities and attractions to suit all...
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Workshop Review of ‘Know the Chakras & Aura. Cleanse, Balance and Protect your Energy’

Workshop Review of ‘Know the Chakras & Aura.  Cleanse, Balance and Protect your Energy’

Workshop Review of ‘Know the Chakras & Aura. Cleanse, Balance and Protect your Energy’

No matter the foundation or direction of one’s beliefs, the realm of spirituality has a pull entirely of its own. It was in response to this pull that I decided to attend one of the increasingly-popular workshops run by the charismatic Helena B. Scott – a published author, historian, medium and spirituality...
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Real-life Female Indiana Jones, Priestess and Rebel conquers Ireland’s Ancient East

Real-life Female Indiana Jones, Priestess and Rebel conquers Ireland’s Ancient East

Real-life Female Indiana Jones, Priestess and Rebel conquers Ireland’s Ancient East

Real-life Female Indiana Jones, Priestess and Rebel conquers Ireland’s Ancient East    International author and historian searching for the Grail launches innovative workshops Helena B. Scott is an author and adventurous historian who researches and teaches history, archaeology (specialising in sacred geography...
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Exploring rural Portugal

Exploring rural Portugal

Exploring rural Portugal

Kieran Walsh Portugal is loved by the Irish. It is an alternative to Spain, lower in costs generally, but a fresher climate, perhaps more suitable to Irish. We did get rain, but found a new area to discover. Most visitors from Ireland pick the Algarve, been there twice, and for those on city breaks, Lisbon. However,...
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