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ROADMAP THE CLÓSCAPE PROJECT Researchers at Trini
ty College Dublin are calling on the public to help them track down the capital’s old street signs to document them before they disappear. The bilingual green and white signs, which feature the old Irish font Cló Gaelach, date back to the turn of the 20th century and are believed to have been introduced to Dublin as a subtle form of protest against British rule at the time. However, as the signs are not on the list of protected structures, they are not preserved, unless they are in architectural areas of conservation. The team at Trinity College Dublin are hoping to create a digital archive of the remaining signs and establish a timeline for when they were erected and eventually phased out. Dr Nicole Volmering, Research Assistant Professor at TCD’s Department of History, said the signs tell a story of a key part of Irish history. “Every time we lose a sign, we lose a little bit of the history of Dublin and the history of Irishness,” she said. “They’re only conserved in architectural conservation areas at the moment and any signs that are outside of these areas, when they break or fall down, are simply lost,” she added. The team at TCD wants those who spot the signs to send them a picture, which will be added to its digital archive. Photos of the streets signs can be submitted to www.nicolevolmering.ie/closcape/ Hotboxing The Hot Box Sauna - the thriving outdoor sauna and cold plunge collective - is opening its first fully indoor location at Bolands Mills. Their settings span some of Ireland’s most scenic outdoor spots in Louth, Meath, Westmeath, Wicklow, Kilkenny, Leitrim, Sligo and their Dublin branch in Inchicore but this new place is a massive leap for the young owners. We wish them all the best. @ thehotboxsauna for more info. 8 TURNING UP THE VOLUME IN DÚN LAOGHAIRE One of our favourite shops in Dublin – Volume Records & Books on York Rd, Dún Laoghaire – has been running gigs and banter events in their basement recently and, after a very successful Record Store Day where acts like Niamh Regan, Driven Snow and Iann Brennan performed live, the good news is that the gigs will be ongoing. Catch young turks Bioluminescence when they play on June 26th, tickets available from www.volumerecords.ie. The equally brilliant Board & Brewed Cafe (www.boardandbrewed.ie, a space that offers board games, events and workshops) is housed in the same space making 75 York Road a wonderful, genuine community hub for the area.