Category: Arts

This section holds articles that indicate how the Poddle connects with the arts, songs, theatre, literature, comedy and TV programmes.

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Harold’s Cross-Ancient and Modern
Harold’s Cross-Ancient and Modern
9 Oct 1927

At a single bound one horse village of Harold’s Cross the so-called has sprung into fame and the limelight. The dog controversy has centred the attention of John Citizen on…

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The Revenges of Time
The Revenges of Time
25 Jan 1931

Dublin Castle and it’s modern uses. THE whirligig of time certainly brings revenges. Amongst the latest news is that of the purposes to which Dublin Castle is to be devoted.…

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Stage which Poddle flows
Stage which Poddle flows
1 Jun 1961

Standing on.a stage under which the Poddle River flows, a cast of 53 past and present members of St. Gabriel’s Boys’ Club, Kimmage, will sing for their holidays for the…

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Wanderly Wagon
Wanderly Wagon
9 Jan 1971

Most people know the Liffer and the Dodder, but few know the Poddle. Appearing in person the Poddle says: “I’m the oul river Poddle. _Yez’d know by me waddle .…

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Olympia gets a reprieve
Olympia gets a reprieve
4 Mar 1971

Olympia gets reprieve The proposed development plan for the Olympia Theatre site in Dublin, and adjoining buildings, will probably have to be scrapped following the decision of Dublin Corporation to…

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And whatever the fare it flows
And whatever the fare it flows
15 Feb 1975

The Olympia Theatre has some unusual features, including a stage that is situated at the front of the building, instead of the back. But until this week, when I went…

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You’re a model for a coddle if you toddle up the Poddle
You’re a model for a coddle if you toddle up the Poddle
15 Feb 1979

Does your mother know the Poddle? Will she take a dish of Coddle The oul’ dish that Dublin ate When days were thin ..:, ” THUS HEAD Lee Dunne’s invitation…

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On the Poddle
On the Poddle
23 Jul 1979

Dan Lowry built his music hall on the River Poddle — it actually runs under the theatre. Seemingly, he was anxious to have an entrance from Dame Street arid it…

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Memories of the Liberties
Memories of the Liberties
7 Oct 1980

Memories the Ul Liberties Zoz by Joe O’Donnell: Olympia The Christmas spirit came early to the Olympia last night when the ‘ghosts of the ‘Liberties’ past floated up from the…

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From Tolka to the Poddle
From Tolka to the Poddle
12 Jan 1985

BRENDAN GRACE crosses the Tolka and the Liffey, and gets as near the historic Poddle as makes no matter, when he brings on Tuesday for three performances his panto, Bottler…

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Christy and Brendan
Christy and Brendan
14 Jun 1986

I STOOD at the fine granite tomb in St. Marys Churchyard, Crumlin Village, and read the details in the stonework. Sir Frederick Shaw Bart Recorder of Dublin. Died 1876. He…

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Viking Dublin
Viking Dublin
25 Oct 1988

A THOUSAND years ago Dublin, though smaller and mainly built on the south side of the Liffey, was as thriving a port as it is today. Viking longships sailed from…

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City painter inspired by drains project
City painter inspired by drains project
17 Mar 1995

Artist’s life in the gutter Corporation carpenter Frank Connolly, who shares the site with Michael, approves of his new artistic colleague. He says the ‘drainage work “is the kind of…

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How history flows through Dublin
How history flows through Dublin
10 Feb 2004

The River Poddle has been known by several different names over the centuries such as the Puddle, Pottle and the Podell. It was known as the Tiber and also as…

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