Author Archives: Joan Doyle

Review-Lindsey Stirling

One could be forgiven for being sceptical about a dancing violinist, but my jaw dropped during Lindsey Stirling’s opening number, and the electric violinist, composer and performer hardly slowed during her entire 90-minute show, in a packed Vicar Street last Wednesday night. The audience was a wide sample from society. Ages ranging from nine to

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MENdings

On Wednesday the 30th of March will see Maynooth’s and Ireland’s first ever production of The MENding Monologues performed on campus. As we were on Easter break the interview was conducted via Facebook messenger with Jonah Kapila Worcester, Co-Director/ Founder of the Social Justice League society which is hosting this production, Erin Murray Co-Director/Producer and

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Diary of a Student Backpacker

If you are lucky enough to fly into Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport on a fine clear day, as you peer out the cabin window, your eyes will be drawn to the distinct sight of the Buda Castle keeping guard over the city. But as much as I enjoy the delights that Budapest and its

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