"WE WANT A PLAYGROUND!" (Beyond The Roundabout - Behind The Secnes) by Cathal McCarthy
On 30th March 2010, I was invited to attend an advance screening of Beyond The Roundabout, a film by independent film-maker, Nicky Larkin. As someone who had worked closely with Nicky while he was in Limerick, I was anxious to see the finished product. I was disappointed, but not entirely surprised, by the film.
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Beyond The Roundabout? by Darren Maher
'Beyond the Roundabout' is a laudable concept; as a response to the biggest event in this city in living memory, the Belltable (with the support of the Arts Council) have commissioned independent film-maker, Nicky Larkin, to engage with the regeneration of certain parts of the city over an eight month period.
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The Degeneration of Meaning by Darren Maher
People who speak slang do not wish to be understood by the general populace.The words are deliberately chosen to hide the meaning.
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State Sponsored Vandalism by Cathal McCarthy
On Wednesday afternoon, 17th June 2009, the following note was delivered to the residents of Delemege Park, Moyross:
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Subverting the Community Agenda by Cathal McCarthy
On Monday 4th February 2008, I was casually invited to accompany the Southside Regeneration Agency (and pals) on a trip to Dublin to visit newly regenerated areas.
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Ballymun Degeneration by Paddy Haughy
It was obvious from day one that Ballymun Regeneration Ltd. (BRL) would make Ballymun much worse for the people of Ballymun than it was when they first brought their Bulldozers in.
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