We caught up with Loraine Club ahead of their Valentine’s Day gig in Whelan’s to preview their fresh sound and get to know the dynamics of the band.
All in Culture
Party Priotities
We’ve done a quick summary of each party’s priorities and linked their manifestos, to help with any final research before you get out and vote on the 8th of February.
The Green Vote
This decade is critical for averting a climate catastrophe. Should climate change lead us to prioritise a green vote? We explore the general election in the context of the climate crisis.
Shades of Green and Blue
Irish politics meets Spot the Difference. With a general election less than two weeks out, we try our best to separate those most identical twins: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.
The Layman's Political Spectrum
What modern Irish party politics offers and what it means for you.
Check the Register before the General Election
If you registered to vote, changed your registered address or acquired Irish citizenship in the last 12 months, you won’t be eligible to vote in this General Election, unless you fill out a special form. Here’s a guide on how to make sure you’re on the Register of Electors.
'Do Hotel Rooms Have Window Sills?'
Adam Nolan-Horan recently authored a book of short stories, which capture contemporary Dublin through the lens of the housing crisis. We asked the writer a few questions about the collection, the writing process, and his plans for future projects.
Eileen Gray: Her Life and Work
It’s time the Enniscorthy-born pioneer of modernist design is celebrated as a true Irish icon. As part of our series on Irish design, Matt Retallick reviews her definitive biography.
Gypsies on the Autobahn
Ahead of their much anticipated first headline gig in two years, FAC sat down with Gypsies on the Autobahn’s frontman James Smith and talked about new tunes, the pressures of success and the maturing of the band.
Why Protest?
“Find your tribe and claim your place in society” — a personal reflection on the power of collaborative action by an Extinction Rebellion activist.
Rebelling for Climate
Nature is radical. Extinction Rebellion have collaborated with FAC for this article, to call for a Global Climate Strike from September 20th – 27th.
Ireland's Recurring Crisis
Our current housing crisis can be traced directly back to the 2008 recession. Could Ireland’s now efficient economy catastrophically collapse again?
What Can We Expect From Boris?
Boris Johnson. A history of outrageous quotes. What can we expect from him as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
A Guide to Sustainable Shopping in Dublin
Want to shop for clothes sustainably - but don’t know where to look? This handy guide has the suss on all the best vintage, charity and second-hand shops in Dublin. Sorted!
Sustainable Fashion - What You Need to Know
In a world of fast fashion, living sustainably is a challenge. This article explains sustainable fashion to help make conscious decisions in clothing consumerism.
Understanding the World of Fast Fashion
Fashion is a mode of expression, a part of all cultures, but a lot of our clothing consumption is hurting people and hurting our planet. This guide explains fast fashion and how it affects our world.
Faction Barbershop - Cultivating the Barbering Experience
Faction is Dublin’s freshest barbershop, cultivating the whole barbering experience in the basement under All City Records. The shop has its own identity, a concept space filled with plants where the lads do the finest haircuts in the city. We interviewed co-owners Aaron and Rob to get the suss on this growing community.
Big Breaks and Humble Beginnings - The Struggles of a Fashion Student
We chat to up and coming fashion designer Aoife McNamara about her journey so far. She breaks down her experiences at Marc Jacobs, from her humble beginnings in Limerick to her time in Paris, and the daily struggles of being a fashion student.
House Parties to Headline Gigs - Tribal Dance
Tribal Dance just released their new single “And Then All That Was Left Was A Physician And A Silhouette” on Bad Soup Records. Ahead of their headline gig in The Grand Social on December 7th, we sat down for a chat to discuss the ups and downs of life in a band.
Self-Confidence, not Self-Comparison - Farouk Alao
Graphic design student Farouk Alao talks racism, confidence and it’s effect on his career in the modelling industry.