Category: The Dubliner

Interview with Bill Cullen

Bill Cullen is Ireland’s personified rags-to-riches tycoon story. Making his start by selling apples close to where the IFSC now stands, Colin Sweetman writes to find out more…

By Numbers: George Michael

7 Number of number one hits he has in the UK. 23 The age at which he began his solo career. 810 The amount he was fined in…

Yes Chef: The Cliff Town House

Name: Sean Smith Age: 33 Restaurant: The Cliff Town House Death Row Dinner: It has to be Oysters and Champagne – the more expensive the better. Then for…

By Numbers: Michael Moore

22. The age he was when he set up alternative magazine The Flint Voice 58 million. The amount Bowling for Columbine made at the box office

Olympics | Derval O’Rourke – Sprint Hurdle

When did you first start athletics? I first started athletics when I was in primary school. One of my teachers, when I was 7, rang my parents and…

Olympics | Katie Taylor – Boxing

What’s it like being a world famous boxer? I don’t really think about it that much. I’m just happy to be were I am so I just take…

Olympics | David Gillick – 400meter Field Sprint

What do you hope to achieve at the next Olympics? Well, first and foremost I just want to get back into the swing of things, do some training….

Olympics | Deirdre Ryan – High Jump

How difficult is the competition for you for this Olympic event? Well. we’ve just come back from the World Championships and it will be the same nations as…

Music | Interview with the Kanyu Tree

The Kanyu Tree siblings Shane, Daniel and Oisin are about to launch their debut People Street album after a 25-day tour around Ireland. After working hard all these…

Books | Blurbs for new releases

1) 1001 Comics You Must Read Before You Die A celebration of the history of comic books, this visually-amazing collection is a must-read for fans and newbies alike…