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ie – Pop Princess Interview Eamonn Dunphy on Dublin Luas Win, Luas or Draw? Hidden Dublin The Untold Stories Janua Bars The death of David Bowie hung heavy over TD Towers this month, a gobsmacking blow to receive on a dark 6am ry morning. The overwhelming influence of his artistry was visible in the multitude of ways he touched those who admired him, as a rock’n’roll star, a Restaurantsisionar issue 153 pop v LETTING GO Arty, an exper a keen collaborator and an icon of 200 - JULY 2030 52 NIGHT MOVES d o of creativ y On a recent sunny Thursday eaening, I f ket in the heart of II fir’s a jumst s w Soulé in the Suga h u or quite some time issue 146 - worlds away - camo eyes THERE IS A LIGHT… I’ve had the idea of visiting some of the remaining laundromats in the city, for a number of years now, but never really got round to it. Partially inspired by a story on This American Life where they documented 24 hours in a Chicago diner called the Golden Apple, the idea was to literally hang out in them and just wait and see who dropped by. Photographer Malcolm McGettigan and I started out on this quest back in April and concluded it in the middle of July. Like everything else, we’d like to have staked places out for else the city sorely needs – a decenthat the beating heart of a fun city needs to be pumping out. It feels somewhat apt as we sm octaations a oai Ul ospect ofy and its here Le in a om meavery much hope 2021 will bequeath usw ht sa w a A pd then a desig er s, he often crn weteps in. And what you erur h hane y neteht nrres ing, hing; w city that remooell as being a sounder on hand to keep the space anrdoking o ar ve, t e pu man an vette as w is an architectural delight and a reminder of what was anded, t lh t m es is tra My favourite moment from this issue, and my biggest recommendation, is the climax of Tim MacGabhann’s last missive from Mexico where the sense of a connection between foreign folk traditions and Irish ones is brought on by something more powerful than just déjà vu. It’s derived instead from a deeper resonance about what it is that “home” could or should feel like, and it’s a wonderful piece of writing, that is illustrated excellently by Cecilia Rangel’s photography. Elsewhere we take an excursion to northern Yu urb of Borlbrig g b r a shhat’s here and what’ w ticd confiden a ashat could be. In the meantime, people need reminders of a its earin ble mark’t more t s strong and reassuring. RIP. we scen with a f i a thrill as he has morphed into an in-demand photographer ormed intin in tlee Bnllo Bdar to their resting spot on Grattan Bridg’s Cafe and the Hacienda. It atcges flow, wy eogrhere t e pa s an ts such as Brendanll of his artistic gravity ce easil - Ian Lamontsnet whic h has becomet assue mar F by the sight and sound. The city felt alive a ain. Even a minor engagges fraom the project w h is saet to s avte minhtes old wh interim, its dilapidation actually fits perfectly for something th At the start of the summer we sat down with photo s p xistence and hog exphic h n fi passersby. Pe t e 100t roc. Tho ’p ak u es wf series. Her fn ws taken time and a pandemic to bring h t k in Mar er we struc intervention such as this felt like w club space and the longKantind bh h n a b ce and win over nsiderable them to the right place at the right time. But they are here. co edeues to boun na uece be struc label Lak a Reco licensing la er coneen r aet il and ffice b ed a ears of defle . Ailbhws blecay anitd Le Bo does. Thoss smile o age and be observ hile noied with fresh facese s boutler expaets an lding w t images in their prl a return to normality wNight Moves is our little re-ima nevanagut c ui were a so og lose and large scale. He doesn’t w and newfound purpose and destiny. Acid Gr infec ble intervention in the city. Getting the keys to this s game at int e rude hl trteat. S u context – up c Th ything this city so badly needs - fun and sub entions ofetur les – a o g w woment.sl with thanks to supports frtagn.i y. I don hthcoming show as part of As muc e r ver - Balbrigganit transgression, impossible to pin down to any one defining moment from a lifetime STREET SMARTS b iov usly, t CLOSE UPit . An di ts ant stuff you re LIBRARY STREETS sun , winding their way from their lock-up in Block T, down hohomas Str ounded bdi igs ra w hotelsly aow iwn Pariliament Streete m l Don DeLillo observed, “Wihat he called “three lines on Instas ot telief, bf oh cootenh ereing t o a vo l xempteld Deanlopble to eoud to be amen” o n to what the nor u y sopencd sbldinare bef , perha w ho ims t , “provide fo senemokters and talents an expec e ror cer aer The night will be a mash-up of w pres you a fen y am as orgu oss th Culture… Thio h h as we e Fles ex s ou want to go to a movie. You w oort bifstic o h M sdjbt, eat in a rermission of the o n h f has aathfar upre Syria, at least vicariously, through the experiences of Calvin Sweeney who we spoke with while he was back in Ireland between stints volunteering with Kurdish Red Cross in Rojava, as well as visiting whatever planet Meltybrains? come from. Those are some serious air miles we’re racking up. Go easy. wragppekets a br missing, a celere packin DJs who ha llve br fter a decade in a od a wn d with th prov p iononater tnning permiusion f o pablic a t mura release. It truly is one of the most important films of our times – a masterpiece in understatement, underpinned by powerful performances, meticulously crafted direction and one of the most evocative soundscapes I have ever heard in a cinema. “You don’t need to speak Irish to feel it,” said one of the cast. It is both specific and universal. I found Gaeilge emerging from the recesses of my brain floating back every so gently. Hopefully you will encounter A Quiet Girl or an Acid ThWe sincerely hope you can join us on Culture Night, Friday Nnw dook’rt forget t e a o he po cial adver s hAnd wofl t h the Eent perspectie if a bl Sl. It is also s Aats. t Staines in Hang Tough Contempor e herh idinarsy.”ayed, io sen rems btiok ld Niid o le hler9s ofd do w difo a so miaetting out and about talking to artist Nialluck o, open to ch d lub culture doesn’ l se y on Thursdaid t u es and persuade yga ow o ea has the p wxtraor Newmars di pIn other news, we’d like to welcome sister publication The fi hflne C lnflicer o cie go seves quaa aanu, most importantlyr w s not a commerward – diff emenat an evIt ione so c ver ue an w a Sterba on. W ’ y Flehbruary ch A d the fo We toast the sense of extraordinary this Christmas for we have lived, loved and lost in this landmark year. A heartfelt thanks to our contributors, stockists, advertisers and readers for sticking with us as we try and navigate towards better days. - Michering t e t Michael McDermott have persisted throughout this dark period which we are hopefully emerging from, especially Sunil and Robbie from Give Us the Night who tirelessly championed the cause. Now we’re contemplating the possibilities around the rejuvenation of the few early houses which exist here. Chance(ry) would be a fine thing. It’s nice to be able to end a year on one high note. Once Over the course of a few days, I jumped on a bunch of Zoom chats with a number of creatives for our lead feature. The thread binding them is their Nigerian roots and heritage as documented by Mark Hill’s wonderful series of portraits – some were born there, some were born here, others have a parent or parents who settled here. I wanted to get an idea of what they are up to, their sense of connection to Nigeria and what they made of life in Dublin in 2023. One thing in particular which resonates with me is their sense of getting out there and doing their thing as they carve out their own thrilling career paths here and beyond. They are not waiting for either ‘acceptance’ or ‘endorsements’ from the establishment. However, the shared understanding seems to be not one of anger and frustration at the system but one of finding a way through collaboration and self-expression. “I don’t want to let politics anger me because when you become angry you become disillusioned,” says E The Artist. Ironically, many of them also have every reason to be angry opped up assisting photogrom v ession and e olution has been , hotels being de elopedv hger e. I felt like a flâneur ht thv nic bee end ofhind t tue en and artist in his own right. I remember him showing me initial ima t of Niadinller9 and Hv ce bks Jasmin Doyle and tasked her with checking out and blending into some of the innovators in our club scene. Collectives which are considering experiences attuned to our times, alert to the shifting needs and concerns of a generation hard done by in so many respects but still craving community, connection and escapism. She documents her journey in the magazine this month. Therraders, cae ehs going to be difficult to rt) Bif il 2023 which mondro le might ter o using outliers s copy might htment of atueedoms b ter wlic Art Mura emely pror many people, it’e “floaunch hi eriousenter egram”.re l nw w y over wisua ever efe t ore, we’rn txtr t ihemved? e Pubent on t l (E ral fi hs own vly htters a s curr e Lte Ct seco y aa heim d at the t al t m rket? In t e w oeur sh oaf m sic ma ps s a stellar job, we’re delighted to welcome Michael McDermott back into our building and to help develop the Totally Dublin brand further. Here’s to the transition and the next 150 issues. of others for a moment and we are very grateful to them and the participating spaces for their time. In particular, I’d like to thank Colm Bodkin for his assistance in helping us find Davy Little. om his fore D il i w that’os going to lé bac rry!) b o s rd in a lohin uch w k h Th mpioninrg a nmin olosure of Dimtrict 8 w’s lithich f St Patrick’s Fhance to dip in from nine to ninetyant to see y o clloaw de love p g to thres vaaemain a bo ed off bogeyman as it is often perhtceived by those who have never experiencede to proud of the original content we bring you as we enter a new century of our own existence. Michael McDermott d mtit w lcouce bill sx eo a 24 and bringing a very special edition of Totally Dublin Liv g oind to reconnect and a chance to soak up the atmospherics of a discovael M h unique space. cD rue val Granny sometime soon also. it. This is a cestival on Sunday March 20. We w, a chance ou, and rediscovering par ati lly lost ones in art whilst creation of murals which will provoke or simply brighten up our quotidian experience. Rest assured, people and collectives will still be out there “wrecking it” as our lead feature attests to. And that’s alright too. Goo to the scene. There’s never been a busier time for music scene as everyone emerges and returns. John Brereton and his team are on hand to capture the moment, steer you to the best there is and maybe see you left of the sound desk. again, I wish to thank the tremendous team behind the magazine who bring insight, vibrancy and originality in abundance. We marked our 200th issue this year and are staying the course, against many odds. To our stockists, advertisers and you our readers, we remain ever so grateful for your support. Square project which promises to deliver a new City Library at Parnell Square North by 2027. White water rafting fiasco distractions aside, this is most welcome but also long overdue. In the meantime, local libraries as documented in our lead feature by Michael Lanigan and Ste Murray will continue to play a pivotal role in fostering social exchange and providing a democratic third space for people. Michael McDermott reconnect, tell us what y September 23, as we e – Michael McDermott – Michael McDermott – Michael McDermott Nollaig shona dhuit! – Michael McDermott – Michael McDermott Michael McDermott – Michael McDermott 6 6 4 6 4 4 6 664 4 annk you! x co ew v s t he fo os t r armsks in?et t re a seo g c ice in wo s en – Michael McDermottxplore a better future for all. – Ian Lamont Nollaig Shona Duit, Michael McDermott – Michael McDermott the return of the communal live experience than seeing these guys performing on stage. advertisers and readers who encourage us to do it again and again… ith sincere thanks to all contributors past and present, ese words are yours now. given the rental market which has increased 68 per cent between 2010 and 2021, making it the third fastest rate across the EU27. “It’s quite infantilising to be still at home,” says Lauryn Creamer Nwadike. She uses her savings from doing so to spend the summer abroad, travelling to Berlin last year where she saw what it could and should be like. Needless to say, many of them see their potential futures lying elsewhere. erat eaeur tures in Dublin Old School is yet another documentation of a city in flux and changes which give us as much cause for concern as hope. *from the poem ‘A Birthday’ published in Against the Clock (2018) Michael McDermott – Peter Steen-Christensenou’re up to and toast the light at the end of this tunnel.ermott ue of the printed word. t a pr e’r . a eryts a lonur pbI was also f ltunate to seeet out to Rrtt y Rr c up mar month. estaurant. Those ordinary things are going to seemn t i et Sql uare. Again tf d thiener lies in thaut fnodr f t ts m s from ps mainly a sense of ediscotvin c egoed fr t irties o’me f Acr eland Fiesti al and hopefully do them justice on ourv, t’.lhl mi s I n L d int, who did a. One of the true civic-minded delights in the city in recent times has been the development of our libraries. As someone who occasionally nips into Kevin Street to pick up copies for a book club (recent read and highly recommended is Kazou Ishiguro’s Klara and the Sun), I am always heart-warmed to see its multi-purpose use and wonderful refurbishment. Elsewhere, it seems we are getting our act together in terms of a value being placed on a public institution which can be enjoyed by everyone throughout the year. Of course, as a UNESCO city of literature we have reason to be embarrassed by not having a city centre public library fit for 21st century purpose. A few figures to consider in this regard: Bank of Ireland is set to spend €36m revamping their College Green location. The government exited its stake in the bank this September. Surely, a massive missed opportunity from a €4.7 billion bail-out was not to negotiate the return of the first purpose built Parliament House in the world? What we have now is the start of Phase One of the Parnell & Vgazine wa summer e proposed €3m development of the Smithfield F aomgruit eople stopped in their tr. Thits i’s fanthat bemused ocus, observing their free-wheeling, battery power onth, I c ugansfht her aga o a p hasaet an bac e Ph editio idespu ad aesh blend of r’ur’b pop u ur anticipated o as imbla d with hk betw ew fans. Great bout the pr t. It floe Redd y to look at ho During our conversation, he ref ws. oon shared our celebrate 100 y b o hen ask d deft t lent the citgining moment with Nialler9. e with, observ e Night for a wfnen a cen o ed h b t than hi eates an immediate sense of the city crs own privaor ts, tho y a ersed the streets of the gi por y to an eerie silence. Built 130 y en f and Tld in y eet, past Christchurch, dots inv ter swager and stalwer. Wvd im hing his pr ident. A now. Back in the day when I worked out of South Studios with Le Coolting Talib K li. Her presvence a, it is in a limbo s moment surr We watched the release of For Those I Love’s sensational debut album from the print sidelines. Our publication was suspended in the Spring owing to lockdown. Having first become acquainted with Balfe’s heartfelt and heart-breaking eulogy to his friend and his community through Nialler9’s early endorsement, we observed it through seminal TV performances on Jools Holland and Other Voices as well as through the lyric messaging of outdoor advertising in the city. It felt like the moment may have passed to do something with David Balfe given the scale, and warmth, of exposure he has duly received to date. And if we’re being honest, we’ve never been to a Damien Dempsey concert. It was obvious he is a man who has a serious fanbase, and ‘sold out’ signs often accompany most of the posters we’ve seen. We’d seen the occasional interview and knew the endearing heart and soul with which he conveyed his message and emotions. But we left it that. Kind of thinking his music was for others. But watching Ross Killeen’s debut feature doc on Damien, xcts orvigin OUR BEAUTIFUL LAUNDROMATSah t’s only the THE COLOUR OF BLOODcognise as a fan rather PATRON SAINTpher Darvgh Soden f w dollies that are Acid Granny as they tr aw ug ts and imoves. I’ve known photograStanding in the derelict Fruit ’n’ Veg marollo ed the sonic trolly a ble of w d e legacr Cs a fal b in Nymilagember ven wa d friend to many. But eears agophers Sean & Yund w e immd h 2017. It’hich orur desig ger Lan enangdies otverhaul ofrds, who we serenced his desire for people longer. There are countless fascinating stories to be told which we simply missed. However, the cross-section we encountered represents an intriguing small snapshot of a churning city. There are brief snippets about evictions, the weather, creating a new life here, passing through and simply having a broken washing machine. It was a real pleasure to inhabit these worlds and the lives PhotoIr er lth we beel. I hope that it’lah ring So st d (Sk to her h w w erienmeacea, somew n acqreaintgnecesar emhit t a t yssesichae , a ways wearin, wwn e may feel enor hanny rd esents we v We’ e been talking to Culturle can engua n tnner or ene eys perg act sr w t ame the a suitatiou e camo n his face, was th oant to givva e oper exhibitiong a ere before he fauilding, albeit for one night only, is frankly an epic thrillm n er w more ima es fr om DCC and the Deparave been a market anamots fellow popt y lve guage ur yes a e ore t’t knoà, but essential thought-r Love Yourself Today, transformed this lax feeling. The intensity of the connection between him and his fans supersedes the normal live gig experience. As David Balfe says, “I was struck by how people seem to have these spiritual moments at your shows… Everybody is going to that, whether it is a religious experience or a music one, they are going to that carrying their own baggage, their own trauma and looking for a way to exorcise that.” Chatting to Ross, he also reminded me that as one gets older, they invariably carry more of the weight of life. Both Dempsey and Balfe are sonic healers in the truest sense, encouraging us to emote, embrace and let ourselves go. There are fewer more compelling reasons to be stoked about real life connections and secondary tittle-tattle. We may never say no to an invite again, even a Budweiser one. In this issue we’re mixing past, present and future – gleaning insights from past editors and contributors who brought us to this moment from its inception in October 2004 whilst also delving into thoughts on the city from some of the people who keep it fizzing. And we have the buzz du jour, CMAT, gracing our cover as we discover more about her and the forces which surround her. mous rorepr utne of v lusi ely shoe a s w ere sn f An Cailín Ciúin ahead of itster eruseum andl w er of the building or structure o v ou to go or ant to go to a ml nham Castle thise t aptu turaeacil mioin. ation ofg up t eir sta s aought the scene to All going to plan, July 2030 will mark the 300th edition of this magazine. Of course, if everything had gone to plan, we would have been celebrating the 200th edition back in May 2021. We all know what happened there though as we invoke the ‘circumstances beyond our control’ clause, with good reason. Predicting the future gives hope, can be fun, but somewhat foolhardy also. However, if back in January 2013, when we celebrated our 100th issue someone said Totally Dublin would still be around in print nine years later, chances are you would have smiled politely and sidestepped to the bar with your complimentary token. So here we are. It’s not even a survival of fittest thing, it’s just plain survival through sheer tenacity. We’re taking tentative steps back into the thrilling world of Whrles le? Can it run c We are dragging ourselves over the line of what has been a truly remarkable year, mostly for all the wrong reasons. 2020 has been an absolute headmelter. It feels apt, then, to have Niall Staines capture this sense of going through the wringer with our cover commission. His glitch style drags normality beyond recognition but still anchors it. Time has blurred and rumpled, we’ve all felt glitched but there’s still hope and the ones we love and those who love us. to see this collection ofh. M and Bloomsdaus agaurenhich TAG TEAMningf l mahe biuflll in thi es kd up bein o , the v n fan writereter oolepu t thIt goes without saying that we owe so much to those whos bw ms – beml Dkled. Thi Watching the charming documentary Young Plato (see Cinema) which is released later this month, a class of primary school boys in Ardoyne, in Belfast, are asked about the peace walls and their understanding of Catholics and Protestants. An astute young fella, despairing of division and conflict, denounces the stupidity of it all by simply saying, “We all bleed the same colour.” Those words rang true when thinking about the unfolding humanitarian crisis and utter destruction being wreaked upon innocent civilians in Ukraine, by the actions of a ruthless despot wielding unfettered power since the start of this century. It has shrouded what should have been a joyful post-pandemic time of freedom for many with a profound sadness. It is beyond heart-breaking to witness the the senseless brutality of it all and we encourage you to make a donation to a reputable charity and try support a sovereign nation whose democratic rights are being crushed on our continent. Everything else pales this month. But we are still immensely I remember a Berlin pal telling me moons ago how they really preferred heading to Berghain around 7am on a Sunday morning. My mind was frazzled. This wasn’t necessarily a head there from somewhere else thing but rather a conscious decision to start their day clubbing with a new wave of arrivals. Plus it seemed to be an optimum time to avoid the legendary queues to get in. It was almost like clubbers coming off the subs bench as others flagged and the stamina of the first 1500 diminished. Last month, Dublin finally embraced modernity when it comes to our approach to clubbing and our night-time economy. The proposal to allow the few remaining club spaces we have to operate until 6am is a game-changer, in many respects. It treats adults as, erm, adults and allows them make choices about their night out rather wedging a pile-on experience into a few hours. We addressed this issue at our Night Moves event on Culture Night and in the mag last month. Music imenta Filml musician, Clubs whic e it’s at and those pushing it forwacneatierent sounds, es not coount w trks our music car”de st Festival Frenzy The Fringe, DEAF and Theatre Festivals Clubbing Toni Walsh – 25 years of Dublin Clubbing Listings Rapidly closing in on our 150th issue, Totally Dublin has also chewed its way through four or five various editors at this stage, with me being the very first of them. This turnover certainly has to be considered a good thing to enable a fresh approach and to keep the content interesting. The latest in line will be the enterprising man about town Michael McDermott. When we first launched Totally Dublin, the ma egetg r a issue 137 - the prettiest star Happk in the far! - bacy Nuge Yeold issue 206 210 212 12 In The Frame Beyond Drifting J enus out ayse Officakes ock 08 Roadmap Sinking Feeling y ean Too Lateuper Serving S ot Rrop your guard 14 Design 24 Fashion 16 Design 34 Barfly All Good 14 Night Out Feet on the floor 14 Acid Granny Loop and Hook Dain, rain go away had a national park? Girls Donear Old Dublin Twilift 08 ROADMAP Sweet Treats 100 not out 16 Hemlines Class focus 12 WHAT IF Access All Areas 20 Design 19 for ‘19 28 F 14 NICE GAFF Fruit and Veg 18 Garb Design Yare 38 Gastr Runa tunes 38 Gastr 18 Garb Here 34 Barfly Fidelity High 36 Gastro Carb ParksWhat’s f 28 Fashion Nativity Play 16 DESIGN Not that type of player 22 Market Town Your summer mixFruit & Veg 36 Gastro Dinner and a show 36 Gastro The Full Brazilian Best bench in t GRAND DESIGNS Right 2019, let’s be ‘avin ya! Dramatic resolutions be gone, it’s really all about the incremental changes for these are the ones you might stick with and see snowball into actual change. We tap into a cast of 19 creatives who we admire and get them to share their 2018 highlights, their hopes for 2019 and their own heroes. It makes you appreciate that Dublin is really a town and we all lean, rather than trample, on each other to accrue the success we desire. And it’s all about setting aside some personal time where possible to pursue something for yourself. Brendan Duffy tapped us up with his fantastic ‘personal portrait project’ on some of the ukulele players who gather in the Stag’s Head every Tuesday. Ross Killeen realised his fantastic short film 99 Problems outside the daily staple of producing and directing ads for clients. It’s always good to have something filed under ‘for me’ which ultimately garners more satisfaction, well being and sometimes, attention in the right quarters. We look forward to you sharing your ‘for me’ ideas with us. “What can I wish for you but happier days to make up for the crisis you came through with such resilience?” Derek Mahon* (1941 – 2020) v e. Its storied past has r Ladies & Gentlemen ennh t chp wi h in e i t tce ccn bs orn namesill they just 22 MELTYBRAINS? Cerebral Haemorrhage RarensBoo tetle Py’s Feast Style in the City 18 GARB Change of Mind Form The evolution of a city also involves the evolution of its markets though this is something Dublin has struggled with over the years. Leaving aside the on-going scandalous dereliction of the Iveagh Market which the Council is trying to take possession of, there are other developments taking shape. Our lead feature talks to the various parties affected by sonic jaunt cranking out beats, loops and double takes frpher e all haoe a stake in its future. 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Wine T 28 DAY OF THE DEAD Cempasúchil in bloom 42 Susan Howe The body of an American 46 Magnified 40 Digested Digest Bubble up 42 Sound Bad with numbers 34 SYRIAS VIBES Postcards from the Edge Fine bone china d 44 Sounds Good 42 Sound Ploughing f 46 Loose Ruan van Vliet 44 Audio Ugly Season 48 Print A quiet joy 44 Audio All Smiles 52 Gastro Pizza cake 44 Audio Meltsdown 40 MENSWEAR The Local Society’s cr 50 Ar 64 Soundbite Nourish 50 Cinema Cinematic glo 62 Games Playtime 52 BARFLY Cure for Pain 56 Audio Time Please P esign ODrovoca pp ast 70 GAMES End of Level Boss 72 Print Night Train esse in Venice 56 Design Do it 72 ARTSDESK White Swan 76 Film Beautiful Boy 74 DUBLIN GALLERY MAP Art Attack 72 Print Motherhood 78 Sound Anna Mieke Bee there 76 Film Kaurismäki’s swansong 58 Magnified 2021-2031 70 Sound Changing Time 76 Listings The A-Z 58 Magnified Gamer Talk Nothing ventured… Californian chills 60 Interview We Love Markets 76 PRINT Unabridged and unsaid 76 Film Dublin Old School 80 Audio Some Rap Songs 78 FILM Othered Voices 78 Sound Roe 80 Audio 78 Recognition Margaret Clarke 84 Listings All that’s fit to list 92 Interview David Keegan 80 Audio Dickless cock rock 84 Listings What’s going on? 76 Film An amoral romp 78 Sound Not so nautical 80 Laoise The sound of Galway 80 SOUND The Gunn-slinger 80 Audio Melancholic maturity 74 Print Refugees and an Idiot 80 Sound 56 Design Spicebag 58 Magnified Tonic 72 Print Virgin and other stories 60 Who? 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