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Kneecap Premieres At Sundance And Gets Major Worldwide Distribution Deal

January 22, 2024 Brian Dooley

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The comedic bilingual biopic Kneecap, premiered at the illustrious Sundance Festival last week. It garnered an enthusiastic round of applause as the credits rolled, and there was raucous laughter from the sold-out audience throughout the premiere screening. It also marks the first time an Irish language film has screened at the festival. Written and directed by […]

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Wolfwalkers Is Now Showing In Irish Cinemas

December 4, 2020 Brian Dooley

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The latest animated feature film from Kilkenny based Cartoon Saloon, Wolfwalkers, is now available in Irish cinemas. The film is co-produced by Melusine Productions and is an Apple TV original film. It is distributed by WildCard Distribution in Irish & UK cinemas. Wolfwalkers follows the story of a young English girl named Robyn Goodfellowe. Now […]

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Zombie – The Cranberries – Track Of The Day

April 20, 2020 Brian Dooley

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Today we are checking out Zombie from The Cranberries, as it becomes the first video, from an Irish band, to get 1 BILLION views on YouTube. Originally forming in Limerick in 1989 by singer Niall Quinn, guitarist Noel Hogan, bassist Mike Hogan, and drummer Fergal Lawler.  It wasn’t until 1990 when Dolores O’Riordan joined the group, […]

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Dublin Games Conference Taking Place On September 17th

September 16, 2019 Brian Dooley

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Announced over the weekend, the Dublin Games Conference is an event to replace the network summit at the European Games Week. This is hosted by attendees and companies from Dublin and other places in Europe. It is a free event and will take place on September 17th at The Davenport Hotel in Dublin. The timetable for […]

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GamerFest Returns To Galway This October

August 22, 2018 Declan Doody

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Clear your October calendar people! GamerFest returns to Galway October 28th and 29th! You know where you’ll be! Considered the largest gaming and YouTube event in the west of Ireland will take place in Galmont Hotel, Galway. Scheduled for the October Bank Holiday weekend, it promises gaming events, cosplay, tournaments, a VR area and more. […]

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TheArcade.ie Reader Survey

August 21, 2018 Declan Doody

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Loading… Declan DoodyEditor-in-Chief, part-time super villain and hoarder of cats. If you can’t find me writing, I’m probably in the kitchen! www.the-arcade.ie

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PlayStation Now Is Finally Available In Ireland

April 10, 2018 Brian Dooley

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First released in the North America on January 13th 2015, PlayStation Now is finally available in Ireland. PlayStation Now is an online streaming service that allows you to play games on your PS4 or PC, without the need to download or install them. With over 500 games available to play, PlayStation Now has an ever expanding […]

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Dealing With The Con Flu – Struggle Is Real

August 17, 2017 Declan Doody

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Con Flu Epidemic After a hectic weekend, crammed in with other fans, it’s no surprise you’ve been hit with Con Flu. A weekend battling elements in skimpy attire or hiding from the sun bunbled in heavy fabrics. Con Flu is very real and it’s very annoying. Here’s how to identify your symptons… It’s Just A […]

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Dublin Comic Con 17 – Cosplay Highlight

August 14, 2017 Tendai Muzwidzwa

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Cosplay Heaven Dublin Comic Con, DCC, is one of Ireland’s most popular conventions. DCC also happened over the weekend just gone. The now 3 day event had so much to offer, a glorious trade hall, fantastic artists, panels and some phenomenal cosplays. Cosplays are my favourite part of any convention so seeing all the hard […]

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Galway Gets Ready For First GamerFest

July 27, 2017 Declan Doody

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Need a little more gaming in your life? Need to meet like minded individuals, splash out on so merch and kick ass at some tournaments? Well then we’ve good news for you! Gamerfest, a brand new gaming event is coming to Galway this November. On choosing to take the event to the West of Ireland […]

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