Stolen Stradivarius played again after 36 years

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People can listen again to a Stradivarius that disappeared 36 years ago. The valuable instrument belonged to violin virtuoso Roman Totenberg and was stolen from his dressing room in Massachusetts after a concert in 1980. Philip Johnson, a former pupil…

Giant’s Causeway

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Have you ever wondered where the massive black basalt columns sticking out of the sea in Ireland got their name from or how this stunning landscape emerged? We know today that the 40, 000 columns were caused by a volcanic…

Storytelling in the Chester Beatty Library

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The Chester Beatty Library is organising an event called “Storytelling” this Sunday 12th of March. Firstly, you will have the opportunity to listen to Japanese stories while learning about history, culture and legends. Roisin Murphy will accompany you on this…

Temple Bar House of Horrors

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There is a fairly new attraction on 11 Anglesea Street which is definitely worth checking out if you are into spooky houses and love listening to stories that will keep you awake at night. Legend has it, that workers were…

Silk Road Film Festival

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The Silk Road Film Festival (SRFF) or Silk Road International Film Festival takes place in Dublin across various locations from Wednesday 8th March – Sunday 12th March 2017. This festival celebrates cultures by promoting cinema on an international level and…

Shape the Future

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Visit an inspiring exhibition at the National College of Art & Design, Dublin next week. Shape the Future is open from 1pm-5-pm until the 20th March. Explore how objects, craft and design can shape our cultural identity and how culture…