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Paula Weir

RTÉ Culture Contributor and freelance writer

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Blue Monday: Is today really the most depressing day of the year?

Apparently, today is the most depressing day of the year - there's no science in it but the fact that its mid-January and pay-day is two weeks away might sum it up.
living • 16 Jan 23

Its World Sleep Day: Top Tips for a Great Night's Sleep

A bad night's sleep can leave you feeling grumpy and irritable. Worse still, a lack of sleep can affect your concentration, your mood and even your weight. We've got some great tips for a good night's rest.
living • 16 Mar 18

Cruinniú's Irish Stew - a medley of cross-culturalism!

Cruinniú ná Cásca celebrates the glorious hodgepodge of culture and creativity that is Ireland in 2017. There are a variety of pan-cultural performances and workshops to embrace this forthcoming Bank Holiday Monday.
Cruinniú ná Cásca • 24 Apr 17

Exploring diversity at Cruinniú na Cásca

Is this really the 'land of a thousand welcomes'? Acceptance, Inclusion, Respect: core concepts within the premise of diversity. Cruinniú na Cásca explores the reality of tolerance in Ireland in a selection of talks held this Easter Monday.
Cruunniú na Cásca • 24 Apr 17

Hennessy Literary Awards celebrate emerging Irish writers

Rachel Donohue was the winner of both the Emerging Fiction category and the New Irish Writer of the Year 2016 at the Hennessy Literary Awards which took place in the Baroque Chapel in IMMA yesterday evening.
Culture • 31 Mar 17

Short films on women's mental health in Ireland launched

Digital Platforms provide a safe space for women to share their stories.
mental health • 08 Mar 17

Slam poet John Cummins - never lost for words

The popular RHA Hennessy Lost Fridays event, gathering a host of Irish artists, musicians, poets and creatives, returns on the 3rd of March. Featuring on the night is the four-time Leinster Poetry Slam champion John Cummins.
Culture • 28 Feb 17

Erik Friedlander's bow to a fallen jazz hero

Playing his tribute to Oscar Pettiford in the National Concert Hall this weekend is New York avant-garde jazz cellist Eric Friedlander.
Culture • 03 Feb 17

Dublin Chinese New Year Festival - party like it's 4715

Happy New Year - Chinese New Year, that is! Welcome to 4715, the Year of the Fire Rooster.
chinese new year • 30 Jan 17

How important is the Winter Solstice?

From Samhain Celebrations to Solstice! New Year before Christmas? Well yes if you're a Witch.
Solstice • 21 Dec 16
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