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This weekend, Poet and Editor of Southword, James Harpur will host a two-day Poetry Course in the Irish Writers’ Centre. The course will run on the 5th and 6th of June and costs €140. To ensure your place early booking is adviced.
The weekend will be an exploration of what shapes us as poets, what moves us deeply, what we actually write about and how we do it. We will look at the idea that poets fall into different ‘types’.
Using a psychological model based on the theories of Jung and examples of classic poems, different types of poets will be looked at to see where the participants writing fits in. Do you like sensual, visionary, descriptive or philosophical verse, or language that is richly textured and suggestive, like Seamus Heaney’s, or more spare and explicit, like T.S. Eliot’s?
This workshop is suitable for people who have already begun writing poetry and are interested in developing their work further. There will be the chance to write in the class but the main focus will be on critique and discussion. Bring two or three poems that you think are representative of your style. The session will be friendly and fun, yet serious and focused.
For more details and to book click here>>>
Bookings can also be made by calling the Centre at 01-8721302
James Harpur is a poet with four collections of poetry published by Anvil Press: A Vision of Comets (1993); The Monk’s Dream (1996); Oracle Bones (2001); and The Dark Age (2007). He has also published a book of mixed prose and poems called The Gospel of Joseph of Arimathea (Wild Goose, 2007) and a non-fiction introduction to the Christian mystics, Love Burning in the Soul (Shambhala, 2005).
He is the poetry editor of Southword, one of Ireland’s leading literary periodicals, and the Temenos Academy Review, founded by Kathleen Raine. He has won a number of awards, including the 2009 Michael Hartnett Award and the 2008 Arts Council of Ireland Literary Bursary.
Other Courses in the Centre this weekend:
Creative Writing for Beginners with Alan Jude Moore
Travel Writing with Charlie Connelly
June 9th, 2010
Liberties Press are delighted to announce the publication of Eileen Battersby’s Second Readings – From Beckett to Black Beauty. With an introduction by Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, Richard Ford, and featuring 52 classic novels – one for each week of the year – plus an extensive essay by Eileen on why stories matter, there is guaranteed to be something for every fan of literature.
About the Book: Why do we read? Why do we re-read? Why do some novels live in the imagination and summon us back time and again? How do Wuthering Heights, The Lord of the Rings and Black Beauty continue to wield their spells? These are among some of the questions that shape the journeys undertaken in Second Readings.
From America to Ireland; Russia to Brazil; Germany to South Africa, Second Readings is a celebration of reading and breathes new life into well-known and long-forgotten novels. Isn’t there a book you always go back to, or one that you always meant to read but have not got around to yet?
There are some surprising choices: Orwell’s Coming Up For Air features, instead of 1984 or Animal Farm; or The Lord of the Rings but not Finnegan’s Wake – although Ulysses is there. Yet this is literary appreciation without an agenda. And while there may be no Henry James, no Victor Hugo, no Flann O’Brien it is only a question of capacity as opposed to criticism. Certainly, there will many discussions prompted by the variety and breadth of what has been included and there is plenty to attract the widest range of readers, with The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne; All Quiet on the Western Front; Wuthering Heights; A Confederacy of Dunces; The Great Gatsby; and The Picture of Dorian Gray among the 52 selections.
About the Author: Born in California, Eileen Battersby discovered reading at an early age. While completing post-graduate work, she began writing book reviews and covering sports. An Irish Times staff arts journalist, she is also the paper’s Literary Correspondent and has written on all aspects of the arts including classical music, the visual arts and theatre as well as history, archaeology, architectural history, and horses. Four-time winner of the National Arts Journalist of the Year award, she lives in the country with her daughter, Nadia, and their horses, dogs and cats. Her ambition is to breed and/or produce an Olympic showjumper.
See Here for Time, Date and Contact Details.
May 26th, 2010
The Love Music Hate Racism Sessions comes to an end with the final session on Wednesday 14th April at Le Cirk.
The LMHR Sessions comes to a close on Wednesday 14th and they would like to thank everyone who got involved for making it a successful run of events.
A spokesperson from Love Music said ”The acts that played,the volunteers who helped organize the events and the people that came truly helped raise awareness on racism and the existence on a group like LMHR where musicians from all genres can contribute to a cause that is worth while”
They continued to say ”One of our main aims is to show people that LMHR is a tool in which individuals or groups can use to highlight local issues.And there is no doubt that the Sessions helped promote that which resulted in events in Galway and Sligo and up and coming events in Dublin , Cork and Limerick.The artists that
played at the sessions probably don’t realize how much of an impact they have had,and we are all extremely grateful”
The line up for Thursday’s gig is
Joyce and the Sonic Gypsies
An 8 piece band performing our own songs of “Ethnic Dance Music” with influences from Istanbul to New York
The band formally got together as part of our touring/recording project “We are all flesh and blood”. The latest album (of previous 4) “The Bosphorus” was recorded in Turkey with musicians / percussionists from Istanbul, Izmir and beyond. They have also played number of gigs in various venues in Istanbul and other cities (Ghetto, Tepekule, Ege University etc). Since then, the band has been performing in Dublin (Radio City, Twisted pepper, Whelan’s, Vicar Street etc). For some of these gigs they have brought over percussionist from Turkey to join the band.
Clarkbury
ClarkBury first came on the scene some 13.7 billion years ago but have only got around to gigging since the turn of the year.At the moment the band consists of Tamala Clark(vocals,guitar) Aran O Malley(percussion) Marian Reid(vocals,bass,piano) Patrick J Kelly better known as Bury(vocals,guitar,whatever instrument that passes by) Eating up the past and drinking to the future with a sound that happens just by chance they’ll be hoping you’ll lend them an ear or even a glance.
Radical Picnic
RADICAL PICNIC are a musical collective formed in 2008.Combining originally penned stellar tunes with the occasional peppering of defiant classics served up for the modern world.Sandwiched between pulsating bass lines, searing guitar lines and thunderous rhythms comes an internationalist battle cry for the new era of counter culture.
The gig kicks of at 8-30pm upstairs in Le Cirk on Dame St (across from the Central Bank)and entry as always is free. So, if you’re looking for some new music from international musicians and would like to support a worthy cause, make it The Love Music Hate Racism Sessions on Wednesday 14th April at Le Cirk.
April 12th, 2010
With two World Championship titles and four successive European Championship wins under her belt, not to mention a starring role on the Ireland women’s football team, sporting hero Katie Taylor knows better than most what it takes to get a team into top shape for a world class performance as preparations get underway nationwide for the 2010 Danone Big Toddle for Barnardos.
The sporting star gave an impromptu ‘team talk’ to the assembled team of tiny athletes from St Anne’s Community Pre-school in Fettercairn, Tallaght today, to help them prepare for the forthcoming Danone Big Toddle for Barnardos.
This is the sixth year that the St Anne’s Pre School toddle team will participate in the annual charity event, which sees over 22,000 toddlers from all over Ireland take part in locally organised sponsored walks during May and June.
‘Barnardos Celebrity Coach’, Katie Taylor commended the St Anne’s Community Pre-School for their continued passion and commitment to the Danone Big Toddle for Barnardos, which has seen them raise over €2600 for Barnardos, Ireland’s leading children’s charity.
“The boys and girls of St Annes have delivered a terrific performance for the last 5 years – they can be proud of the difference that their tiny steps have made to the lives of vulnerable children in Ireland who really need our help. My advice to all toddle teams out there is to visit www.barnardos.ie/bigtoddle and sign up today so they can get the best start in their preparations for the 2010 Toddle season. I wish them all the very best of luck.”
Geraldine Ryan, manager of St Anne’s Community Pre-School, said, “This is the fifth year of our Toddle and the children love getting involved. The support we receive from the parents and families who fundraise for their toddlers is phenomenal. There is a real community spirit about the event and it’s a great opportunity for the children to have a bit of fun while helping other children their own age who may not have with the same opportunities.“
Over the past six years of the Danone Big Toddle for Barnardos, Dublin based crèches, Montessoris and junior schools have raised over €650,000 with the national total raised reaching close to €1.8 million; every cent of which has gone directly to fund the essential services that Barnardos provides for children and families in Ireland. Barnardos target is to raise €350,000 through the Toddle in 2010, making this the biggest fundraising event for the charity this year.
Barnardos Chief Executive, Fergus Finlay, said, “The past year has been particularly difficult for Barnardos but we are determined to keep our projects open and to continue working with the thousands of children in Ireland who rely on our help. We depend on the support and generosity of the public to help us do this.”
“Thanks to the ongoing generous sponsorship of Danone, all money raised from the Danone Big Toddle for Barnardos goes directly to support our work with children from birth to five years old, which is all about supporting the healthy development of children and helping parents to create a nurturing environment for them.”
“Danone is proud to partner with Barnardos for the Danone Big Toddle for Barnardos, said Jill McCarron, Head of Health Affairs for Danone. “Over the past six years we’ve seen the positive impact that the Danone Big Toddle for Barnardos has had in supporting children and families. I encourage all crèches, pre-schools junior schools and families to sign up today”, Ms McCarron continued.
Toddle groups can sign up to the Danone Big Toddle for Barnardos by visiting www.barnardos.ie/bigtoddle or by phoning 1850 222 300. Participants will receive a free fun pack that includes everything they need to organise their Big Toddle!
You can find more information on this Very Special Event here.
March 29th, 2010
Who would have believed that the gardens created by Col. William Hall-Walker on a boggy site on his Tully estate between 1906 to 1910 would one day attract thousands of Visitors from all over the world. Designed by the Japanese landscape gardener Tassa Eida with the help of the farm workers over this four year period, these gardens tell the story of ‘The Life of Man’ from the cradle to the grave and are acclaimed as the most beautiful Japanese gardens in Europe
Hall-Walker gave the Stud at Tully as a gift to the British Government in 1915, who in return bestowed on him the title of Lord Wavertree. Tully continued as the British National Stud (known locally as Tully Stud) until in 1943 it was handed over to the Irish Government. In 1945 the Irish National Stud Company was formed and it was this company who restored the gardens ( which had fallen into a state of disrepair) to their former glory.
In the early fifties the Irish National Stud Company opened the Japanese Gardens to the Public on a Sunday afternoon, over time this increased to 7 days a week 11 months of the year from February to December. During this time a lot of interest was shown in the Stud so it was decided to open the Stud for guided tours. Then came the Horse Museum, a Visitor centre which houses a Restaurant and a Gift shop. For the Millennium an Irish garden was created on the land known as St. Fiachra’s Garden. All four are now known as the Irish National Stud Visitor Attraction and is rated among the top 20 Visitor Attractions on the island of Ireland.
The Japanese Gardens, on the grounds of the Irish National Stud are situated on the east coast of Ireland 30 miles south of Dublin off the M7 and the R 415. This is a most unique attraction and well worth a visit especially in its Centenary year 2010.
March 8th, 2010
Some of Ireland’s leading women writers and feminists will gather at the Dublin Book Festival on Monday to celebrate International Woman’s Day.
A posthumous book from Nuala Ó Faolain, A More Complex Truth: Selected Writings will be launched on the final day of the festival, which commenced on Saturday, while the legacies of feminism will be debated by Susan McKay, Ivana Bacik, Caitríona Crowe and Margaret MacCurtain, chaired by Anthea McTeirnan.
Over 100 writers have been flocking to Dublin City Hall for the three-day festival, which features contributions from leading Irish authors, poets and journalists. Over the weekend top Irish writers, including Nell McCafferty, Gordon Snell, Thomas Kilroy, Mary Kenny and Eileen Battersby were interviewed by fellow authors, while poets Theo Dorgan, Geraldine Mills, Paddy Bushe, Pól Ó Muirí and Rosita Boland read from their work.
The festival is also playing host to a series of lively public debates. On Saturday Diarmaid Ferriter, Ruan O’Donnell and Niamh O’Sullivan lead a charged discussion on Ireland’s rebel history and Caroline Walsh, Carlo Gébler, Greg Baxter and Siobhán Parkinson explored the role of the literary critic. On Monday sports journalists Gavin Cummiskey, Gerry Thornley and Liam Toland will examine the state of sports writing in Ireland and employment experts and authors Lisa O’Callaghan, Andrew McCann and Frank Scott-Lennon will lead a discussion on surviving redundancy.
A specially constructed bookshop showcases the best of Irish publishing and the festival café will serve refreshments daily between 10am and 6pm.
Entry to all festival events is free and no booking is required, but seats can be reserved for certain events (see www.bookfestival.com for details).
The Festival’s Artistic Director, Alan Hayes, says the festival has been a huge success. “Early indications are that a record number visited the festival this year. The recession seems to have reignited people’s interest in books and literature,” said Mr Hayes.
Now in its third year, the Dublin Book Festival celebrates the diversity and creativity in contemporary Irish writing and publishing, and is organised by Publishing Ireland, supported by the Department of Art, Sport and Tourism; the Irish Times; Foras na Gaeilge; the Arts Council, Dublin City Council; Dublin City Libraries and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
The festival programme is available at www.dublinbookfestival.com. The festival opens on Saturday at noon and closes on Monday at 6pm.can i take viagra Pfizer Viagra Generic viagra how it works
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March 8th, 2010
UN-Habitat and the Government of Brazil have started preparations for the fifth session of the Urban World Forum, scheduled in Rio de Janeiro 22-26 March 2010. The Forum is one of the most open and inclusive gatherings of its kind on the international stage. It brings together government leaders, ministers, mayors, diplomats, members of national, regional and international associations of local governments, non-governmental and community organizations, professionals, academics, grassroots women’s organizations, youth and slum dwellers groups as partners working for better cities. The fifth session in Rio builds on the lessons and successes of the previous four events.
With half of humanity already living in towns and cities, it is projected that in the next 50 years, two-thirds of us will be living in towns and cities. A major challenge is to minimize burgeoning poverty in cities, improve access of the urban poor to basic facilities such as shelter, clean water and sanitation and to achieve environmentally friendly, sustainable urban growth and development.
The theme for Rio 2010, The right to the City – “bridging the urban divide” is in harmony with UN-HABITAT’s flagship report, State of the World’s Cities 2010-2011.
UNHabitat
February 15th, 2010
Mermaid County Wicklow Arts Centre & the Courthouse Arts Centre urge you to attend a public meeting on Monday 23 November at 6pm in Mermaid, Main Street, Bray.
Irish Arts funding in Ireland is seriously under threat. Complementing the National Campaign for the Arts, the County Wicklow Campaign is an initiative to bring together all those who engage with the arts as audiences and workers to make our case for arts funding.
November 13th, 2009
St Patrick’s Day is celebrated all around the world. However, for many it is simply a party, rather than a chance to celebrate Ireland’s patron saint. This is strange, because Saint Patrick had a dramatic life.
As a young lad of sixteen years he was captured by a band of raiders near Bologne in Gaul and taken with many others to slavery in Ireland. He was first brought to Mayo, but later sold to an Antrim farmer and he spent six years in captivity as a shepherd on Slemish Mountain.
One cold winter’s night, while Patrick slept, he heard a voice telling him “it is well that you fast, soon you will go to your own country” and a short time later the voice said to him “Look, your ship is ready”.
The spirit guided Patrick to the south of Ireland near Wicklow where he boarded a ship with a cargo of dogs bound for Gaul.
At this time an invasion of Gaul had left much of it desolate. Patrick and the crew of the boat wandered for 28 days until all food had run out. Patrick said to the crew “turn to God and he will provide” and suddenly a herd of pigs appeared and they had food once more. Patrick had performed his first miracle.
For a number of years Patrick wandered through Gaul. Conscious of his lack of formal training in theology and law he spent his time talking to and learning from the wise deacons and Bishops and soon he was made a Bishop in Rome.
He was lonely in Gaul so he went to visit his relations in Britain. While he was there he had another vision in which a man arrived from Ireland with many letters, including one for himself. The letter said “We ask you boy to come and walk once more among us”. Patrick was delighted and went to Ireland immediately.
The people of Ireland at this time were pagans under the influence of the Druids. Patrick had first to rid the country of these “magicians”. This is symbolised by the banishing of the snakes forever from Ireland.
He now set about converting the people to Christianity. His deep faith and belief in the Blessed Trinity made this doctrine a centre piece of his instruction. To help explain the mystery he used the simple 3 leaf shamrock to illustrate 3 persons in one God.
St Patrick died in 461. By this time he had created an established structured church throughout the country. His converts were across the entire social classes from Princes to slaves and many of his priests and deacons were from the youth of Ireland. He is still to this day the most famous figure in Irish history and is one of the best known figures throughout the Christian world.
February 27th, 2008
Improve your golf with a unique seminar, developed by sports hypnotist Dr Karl Morris.
If you have trouble concentrating on the course, or if one bad shot invariably leads to another, you could benefit from the courses. They are:
- Royal Country Down, Northern Ireland – 21/02/08 – Host Kevan Whitson – Call 028 4372 2419 for details
- Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland – 11/04/08 – Host Gary McNeill – Call 028 7082 2311 for details
The Mind Factor Workshops will help you improve your game, your concentration levels, and ultimately, your future.
February 7th, 2008
Celebrate the festive season with a visit to the Howth Ice Rink.
The Howth is Magic on Ice includes an all weather ice rink, refreshment stands and a free playground for younger children.
If you want a break from the ice rink, or can’t stay up on the ice, you can also enjoy the view of Howth harbour. See if you can see the seals.
Howth is Magic on Ice is open from December 14th to January 13th, from 12pm – 10pm during the week and 11am – 10pm at weekends.
Open hours
Adult – €15
Child Under 12 – €8
Family – €44
Students – €12
School Children – €8
Tiny Tots – €8
Spectators – €2 entrance fee
Enjoy a great day out with Howth is Magic on Ice.
November 22nd, 2007
Superstar diva Celine Dion will be appearing in Dublin on Friday 30 May 2008 as part of her European tour. She will perform at Croke Park, accompanied by operatic pop group Il Divo.
Tickets go on sale on Thursday 15th November, and are sure to sell out quickly. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Celine is one of the biggest selling artists in the world, with chart topping hits including “My Heart Will Go On” and “The Power of Love”.
‘Taking Chances’, is Celine Dion’s first English studio album in over 3 years and includes the single of the same name. The album is available now.
Celine’s 2008 European tour includes:
2 May – Manchester – M.E.N Arena
6 May – London – 02 Arena
13 May – Antwerp – Sportpaleis
14 May – Antwerp – Sportpaleis
16 May – Antwerp – Sportpaleis
19 May – Paris – Omnisports de Bercy
20 May – Paris – Omnisports de Bercy
21 May – Paris – Omnisports de Bercy
24 May – Paris – Omnisports de Bercy
25 May – Paris – Omnisports de Bercy
27 May – Paris – Omnisports de Bercy
30 May – Dublin – Croke Park
02 June – Amsterdam – Amsterdam Arena
05 June – Copenhagen – Parken
07 June – Stockholm – Globe
24 June – Zurich – Hallenstadion
09 July – Geneva – Stade de Genève
November 14th, 2007
To celebrate the launch of his latest single ‘Even Though You’re Gone’ Paul Hourican is playing a special one-off date at Crawdaddy on Tuesday 6th November.
The launch party includes Paul Hourican playing a full band show, along with special guest Colm Lynch. Tickets are priced at just €10 at the door and doors open at 8 PM.
‘Even Though You’re Gone’ is available from Friday 26th October on 3-track CD and download. The CD features a previously unreleased acoustic version of ‘In A Funny Way’, performed on Dublin’s Phantom FM.
Be sure to arrive early at Crawdaddy for the launch party, which is sure to go down a storm.
You can also catch Paul Hourican live at:
21.10.07
Danny Byrne’s, Mullingar
Solo Performance
25.10.07
Time, Naas.
Supporting Aslan
28.10.07
Dublin, Whelans.
Supporting Kinetiks
15.11.07
The Stables, Mullingar.
Solo Performance
16.11.07
Roisin Dubh, Galway.
Solo Performance
October 19th, 2007
One of the world’s most successful musicals written by the team of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice will be performing at Gaiety Theatre in Dublin, from Monday 15 to Saturday 20 October.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat stars Craig Chalmers as Joseph, a popular finalist in the recent BBC television programme Any Dream Will Do.
The long-running (over twenty years) musical is based on the biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours. It includes well-known songs such as Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door To Me and One More Angel.
This magical performance, with direction by Bill Kenwright and choreography by Henry Metcalfe, is one for all the family and you can be assured that once you have experienced this enchanting display, you will be singing and dancing all the way home – yes even you dad!
The price of tickets ranges from €20 to €39.50 and can be obtained from Gaiety theatre & ticketmaster.
Why not prepare yourself for this dazzling show by learning one of the musical’s songs. Try the popular hit made famous by Jason Donovan, Any Dream Will Do.
Any Dream Will Do lyrics:
Joseph
I closed my eyes, drew back the curtain
To see for certain what I thought I knew
Far far away, someone was weeping
But the world was sleeping
Any dream will do
Joseph & Children
I wore my coat, with golden lining
Bright colours shining, wonderful and new
And in the east, the dawn was breaking
And the world was waking
Any dream will do
Joseph
A crash of drums, a flash of light
My golden coat flew out of sight
The colors faded into darkness
I was left alone
Joseph & Children
May I return to the beginning
The light is dimming, and the dream is too
The world and I, we are still waiting
Still hesitating
Any dream will do
Give me my coloured coat,
my amazing coloured coat
September 10th, 2007
Hard Working Class Heroes are true heroes as they bring an action-packed live music event to the Pod in Dublin to celebrate their 5th birthday.
The festival is run in conjunction with Bud Rising and will see new bands from across Ireland showcase their talents at this unique live music event. In keeping with the theme of “5” the gigs will be held at five separate venues in Dublin’s Pod.
Two of the 300 capacity rooms haven’t yet been named and HWCH are running a competition to win two weekend passes and fame on their website if you email: info@hwch.net with your ideas (and room names in the subject line).
Hard Working Class Heroes is the only festival dedicated to Irish bands and the place to see the next big stars or to support your local favourites.
Tickets for each night are €17.45 each and available for:
Friday 28 September
Saturday 29 September
Sunday 30 September
Or get tickets to all 3 events for only €33.60 and try hard to fit in as many live gigs as you can while in Dublin!
August 30th, 2007
Donny Osmond gives a live music performance here in Dublin on 30 October at Vicar Street. This is one live music event in Dublin that will draw huge fans from across Ireland.
Donny is sure to enjoy himself in Dublin’s fair city where the girls are so pretty! Although the girls that idolised him as a teen are likely to be your mum or your granny, so why not give them a treat with tickets to see Donny in Dublin.
Book tickets for Donny Osmond’s live gig in Dublin now at Dublin Events.
For some reason I always want to say Donny Osbourne when I say Donny’s name, it’s a bit of a tongue twister for me. It probably stems from the Pepsi Twist advert that starred Donny and his sister Marie turned into Ozzy’s son and daughter!
See the ad here, on YouTube, Ozzy is hilarious!
As well as appearing in TV adverts, Donny has enjoyed a varied career, from a singing sensation (starting out at the age of four) as part of “The Osmonds”, to a duo with his sister Marie as a musical act and then co-host of the Donny and Marie Show in the 70s.
Now approaching 50, Donny continues his career starring in musicals and touring, charming audiences throughout the world. So book tickets for the gig in Dublin now and be prepared to be charmed!
August 29th, 2007
Rihanna’s live music events take place in Dublin on Sunday 2 December and Belfast on Monday 3 December, and as they’re both indoor gigs there’s no need to bring along an umbrella. Mind you the last gig I was at I got soaked with a pint of beer, so standing under someone’s umbrella-ella-ella-ella-ella, eh-oh- oh oh oh, mightn’t be such a bad idea after aaaall.
Book tickets for Rihanna’s gig in Dublin
Book tickets for the live event in Belfast
Umbrella was the theme tune for many a summer festival and extremely catchy! The latest single Shut Up and Drive is equally as catchy and set to be the theme tune for a drive.
I was watching the making of the Shut Up And Drive video with great pleasure on MTV earlier this week.
I really like all of the effort that went into sourcing the classic cars not to mention the young ladies washing them (ahem) of course I was looking at the cars, not the ladies, don’t mistake me for some kind of pervert!
The video is as slick as Rihanna’s new hairdo – have a look for yourself.
Enjoy the gigs!
August 22nd, 2007
Red, the MS Ireland reading superhero, is urging you to sign up to this year’s MS READaTHON. The 2007 READaTHON is extra special, because it is the 20th birthday of this great sponsored read.
Children who join in will get to read some of their favourite stories and they will be raising money for the 7,000 in Ireland who who living with Multiple Sclerosis.
During last year’s READaTHON, more than more than 30,000 children aged 6-16 read over 500,000 books, raising €1.2million for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland. Red and everyone else hopes the 2007 READaTHON will be even bigger.
The MS READaTHON runs from 19th October – 19th November. This year it is supported by lots of famous authors, including Jacqueline Wilson – the creator of Tracy Beaker.
Children can take part in the MS READaTHON individually or classes can be signed up by their teacher. Everyone who takes part will recieve a thank you gift and a Certificate of Appreciation.
There is also the change to win lots of major prizes, including a computer, a trip for two to see Manchester United play at Old Trafford, a portable DVD player and a bike.
Schools can compete for the Winning Schools Trophies and for thousands of euros worth of books with which to update their school libraries. There are prizes for teachers and librarians too. In addition, ten per cent of the money raised in each school can be kept to buy books or reading aids for the school. This year a school can also win a brand new top of the range computer plus a digital camera.
The sign up period begins on 10th September. Schools can sign up by filling out the entry forms that they will all receive in September. Individuals can pick up entry forms from their local library or bookshop.
For more information visit www.msreadathon.ie or phone 1850 650 950.
MS READaTHON Manager, Cheryl Gunning, says: “The MS READaTHON encourages children to read, giving them one of the greatest gifts possible, a love of books – all the while helping to raise funds for much needed services for people with MS. Last year, we were thrilled that school children raised €1.2 million for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland. And this year we’re really looking forward to celebrating our 20th birthday with even more success stories!”
And one last word from our Superhero Red! “The more I read the more superpowers I get – and now with my incredible knowledge and wisdom I outsmart the villains. My mission is to encourage children to read more, which helps them to develop a fantastic imagination and to broaden their knowledge!”
By taking part in the 2007 MS READaTHON, you can be more like Red!
August 21st, 2007
UB40 get back to their reggae roots almost 30 years after they first got together to perform 3 live gigs in Ireland in November. Live music performances take place on and at:
Ali Campbell’s warm voice will melt Irish hearts as UB40 belt out old favourites like Red, Red, Wine and I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You.
They will also perform newer music from the album Who You fighting For, a return of UB40’s political voice mixed in with meaningful lyrics and beautiful beats.
UB40 are amazingly talented and their unique reggae sound, with influences from Jamaican Ska to Elvis, is what has made their career so successful.
Here’s a live music clip of Kiss and Say Goodbye – from Who You Fighting For with Ali at his soulful best
Facts about UB40
- They formed in the summer of 1978.
- UB40 began as mates who knew each other from various colleges and schools across Birmingham.
- Birmingham is their home town.
- UB40 stands for Unemployment Benefit Form 40.
- Before they even picked up an instrument, Ali Campbell and Brian Travers travelled around Birmingham promoting the band, putting up UB40 posters to promote the band!
- £4,000 in compensation paid out to Ali Campbell after a bar brawl paid for the band’s instruments (even though few knew how to play!).
- Ali and Robin Campbell’s father is Ian Campbell, a popular folk musician.
- They made it big when Chrissie Hynde heard them play in a pub in Birmingham and asked them to be her support act.
- John Peel was so impressed with the group’s first demo tape that he invited them to perform on his Radio One show in 1980.
- Their injection of life into many old Jamaican hits resulted in many musicians’ and producers’ renewed popularity and income. (Source: Wikipedia)
- UB40 named their first album Signing Off because they were ‘signing off from the dole’ in other words, getting a job. The album even had a reproduction of the unemployment benefit card on the cover with the words, “Signing Off” stamped on it.
- In 1985, the group celebrated a hit single with I Got You Babe, recorded with Chrissie Hynde.
- UB40’s first single, a double coupling of King, a song for Martin Luther King and Food for Thought, a song about third-world poverty, was the first record to reach the UK top ten without the backing of a major record label.
- The band formed their own record company in 1980 called Dep International.
- In August 1983, UB40 achieved their first No.1 single in the UK.
Red Red Wine was released ahead of the album Labour of Love, which went straight to No.1 upon its release in September 1983.
- The Labour Of Love Album, produced and co-written by saxophonist Brian Travers, was made into a short movie and features most of the music from the album and some members of the band.
- UB40 were the first British band to tour Russia.
- (I can’t help) Falling In Love With You was the bands third No.1. It proved to be the second top selling single of 1993.
- (I can’t help) Falling In Love With You reached No.1 in 17 other countries around the world.
- (I can’t help) Falling In Love With You was initially featured in the Sharon Stone film Sliver and spent seven weeks at number one in the USA.
- Promises & Lies entered the UK charts at No.1 and stayed there
for 7 weeks which was the longest time for any album to have stayed at the
top in 1993.
- Swing Low was recorded with the multi-cultural choir United Colours of Sound and became the official anthem for the 2003 English Rugby Team.
- Promises And Lies was the inspiration for a musical performed by the Birmingham Repertory Theatre Company in 2006.
- Sparta Florida Music Group started legal action against heiress Paris Hilton and Warner Chappell Music in June 2007 for plagiarism due to similarities between the song Kingston Town, originally by Lord Creator and Paris’s Stars Are Blind song.
Visit UB40’s official website: http://www.ub40.co.uk/
August 20th, 2007
The live musical performances of Natasha Bedingfield in Dublin and Belfast have been rescheduled and she’ll now perform in February due to her commitments in the USA.
I’m bruised, as I was really looking forward to see her play live in Dublin, and Natasha, like you, I bruise easily!
Nevermind, at least it’ll chase away my winter blues seeing her beautiful face in February! Also, as the event is round about Valentines Day, maybe I can give her a card!
Dates are as follows:
If any of your friends are going to the gig, then send them a note from a cute little baby!
See the video of
I Wanna Have Your Babies
:
August 17th, 2007
On Thursday 4 and Friday 5 October at Tripod you’ll be swigging lager-lager-lager-lager shouting, lager-lager-lager-lager-shouting, lager-lager-lager-shouting to classic tunes from Underworld—boy!
Best known for Born Slippy of Trainspotting fame, the dance mixmasters bring their DJ talents to Dublin. So if you’re looking for a dance event in Dublin then get yourself along to Tripod to tap your toes to tunes that will permeate your mind faster than a pink microdot.
Book tickets for Underworld, Thursday 4 October at Tripod in Dublin
Book tickets for Underworld, Friday 5 October at Tripod in Dublin
Visit Underworld’s MySpace page and listen to Born Slippy, as well as the brilliant Crocodile, the latest track from their new album Oblivion with Bell. You can also check out the rest of their tour dates if you happen to miss out on the live event in Dublin.
If you do miss it, or simply want more, then Underworld are also playing Belfast’s Kings Hall on Saturday 6 October.
August 14th, 2007
It’ll be a Happy Monday in Dublin when the Happy Mondays perform live on 24 September at the Olympia Theatre. So if you want a happier face than Bez, book tickets for this live music event in Dublin now!
Just like the Happy Mondays, I’ll be taking by mate along, he doesn’t do much but likes a good night out and a dance. He also hates Mondays, so hopefully the ticket will cheer him up! Either that or I’ll order him some “herbal” hallucinogens.
Are they happy?
Notorious as much for their lifestyle as much as the music itself the band has had spurts of disbanding and reforming, with this being their third attempt at unification, so we hope this time they’ll stick around!
Whilst many bands are checking into rehab, Shaun seems to have cleaned up his act a bit, with a brand new pair of teeth, a healthier lifestyle (he’s rumoured to have taken to cycling round the Peak District!), a new album (Unkle Disfunctional) and a timetable of live shows (including the gig in Dublin). So it seems the Mondays are looking at happier days!
See before and after pics of Shaun Ryder’s gnashers
None of the singles from the album have been released yet and there are a couple of hidden tracks to look forward to which you might be treated to if you go to the live music event in Dublin.
You’ll see Bez freaky dancin’ to some of their new material including Cuntry Disco and Anti Warhole On The Dancefloor as well as my favourite, Kinky Afro.
See you there!
LINKS:
Buy tickets to see the Happy Mondays perform live in Dublin.
Visit the official Happy Mondays site – with live music videos of their recent performances.
Twist your melon man, look at the band’s official MySpace page and listen to some of their new music.
August 8th, 2007
On Wednesday 22 August, Bud Rising commences in Dublin at 17.30 bringing three rebellious acts to whip your Wednesday into shape. The line up:
- Silversun Pickups 17.45
- Nine Inch Nails 18.45
- Foo Fighters 20.30
Silversun Pickups (also known as SSPU)
A well thought out opener to a well thought out festival – SSPU open the live music event at Dublin’s Marlay Park blasting out favourites such as Well Thought Out Twinkles and Kissing Families.
The band have been likened to The Smashing Pumpkins, so you know there’s no need for them to visit the School of Rock – well there wouldn’t be as band member Tanya Haden has already picked up tips from husband Jack Black.
Nine Inch Nails
Industro-rocky sounds and anti-US political messages are to be expected from Trent Reznor’s live ensemble at the gig at Marlay Park.
The release of the latest Nine Inch Nails album, Year Zero, in April is part of a concept album and spin off reality game that aims to capture the imagination of future generations.
Reznor’s album envisages an Orwellian existence and is a reaction against the Bush administration and US Military – so music fans should be prepared for some speeches and stunts dotted throughout the performance.
Previous NIN gigs saw Reznor plant flash drives randomly for fans to find – so who knows what to expect at this live event in Dublin.
Find out more about the Year Zero spin-off game
Foo Fighters
Foo fans will be anxious to hear new material from the Foo Fighters when they play live in Dublin. The band’s latest album Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace, is set for release on September 25, 2007 and marks a reunion for the band with record producer Gil Norton. Gil helped produce The Colour and The Shape in 1997.
Foo Fighters front man and lead vocalist Dave Grohl also has links with funnyman Jack Black as they appeared dressed in drag as frisky rednecks on the video for Low which was banned from MTV! Grohl also played drums on Tenacious D’s 2001 debut album and played the devil in the video for Tenacious D’s song Tribute.
Get a sneak preview of The Pretenders, the first single to be released off the new Foo Fighter’s album
For the latest Foo music news and tour dates, visit the main site
No patience? Book tickets to see them headline and kick off this Bud-tastic live music event in Dublin
August 6th, 2007
See the home-grown talents of Mr Damien Rice and some very special guests over the bank holiday weekend on 25 August in Dublin’s Marlay Park.
The gig in Dublin will take place come rain, hail or shine and the organisers are advising fans to “dress appropriately”. So pack your wellies, sunglasses and waterproofs and book your tickets for this melodic music event now.
It’s refreshing news that Damien and co are tough enough to perform whatever the weather. All too often the plug is pulled on an outdoor gig because of the weather and there’s nothing worse than looking forward to a music event only to hear it’s cancelled a few days before.
Damien is tough though, after splitting from rock band Juniper (now Bell X1), busking around Europe and gigging live in coffee bars around Dublin he has now found success with albums O and 9, tracks from which he’ll perform at the music event in Dublin at Marlay Park.
The line up for this live music event in Dublin’s Marlay Park looks a bit like this:
- KT Tunstall
- Guillemots
- Willy Mason
- Fionn Regan
Find out more about the gig in Dublin over at our main site, dublinevents.com
Or book now!
July 30th, 2007
Anna Livia Dublin International Opera Festival opens with the hauntingly, beautiful Lucia di Lammermoor on Sunday 2nd September 2007 at 7:30pm at the Gaity Theatre.
Taking inspiration from Sir Walter Scott’s classic novel: “The Bride of Lammermoor”, Donizetti has created a passionate opera. The story centres around a family feud with a mesmerizing heroine played by the equally mesmerizing soprano, Angela Gilbert.
It’s set in Scotland, sung in Italian and one of the leading bel canto operas you could ever hope to experience. Hear and see for yourself here in Dublin.
Performances also take place on:
Find out more about this live operatic concert in Dublin or book tickets online now.
The Dublin International Opera Festival also brings The Pearl Fishers to Ireland. This live, operatic, musical delight takes place on alternate days to Lucia di Lammermoor, starting on Monday 3rd September at 7:30pm, then:
Some may be more familiar with Carmen Georges Bizet’s musical masterpiece, but The Pearl Fishers was his first, with the famous duet “Au fond du temple saint” thought to be one of the most famous and beloved pieces of music in the entire operatic repertoire. A love triangle in 3 acts, with Irish soprano Anne O’Byrne in main role of Leila, there’s nothing fishy about this opera.
The whole idea of a live music festival is to bring new sounds and experiences to people and The Dublin International Opera Festival is no exception, with talented opera singers and musicians from around the globe, as well as home grown in Ireland.
There’s accompanying lectures, exhibitions, family music events and masterclasses too, so even if you haven’t experienced live opera before then you can learn all about it. Take a look at the main Dublin International Opera Festival site to find out more.
Musical facts:
The film The Fifth Element featured the “mad scene” melody “Il dolce suono” from the 3rd Act of Lucia di Lammermoor in a performance by the alien diva Plavalaguna. The same scene also appeared in an episode of the series Law and Order.
The famous duet, “Au fond du temple saint” was top of BBC Radio’s “Your Hundred Best Tunes” from the last poll in 2003. (See Wikipedia)
July 25th, 2007
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