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Trump gets trollied on and offline. Donald Trump has been brought to size after a mini-doll went on sale in Dublin. The troll-like doll, created by ex-Walt Disney sculptor Chuck Williams, has been causing a stir at the Balla Bán gallery. The 12cm-tall likeness of the US President - who is no stranger to online trolls - comes compete with signature hair, eyebrows, and a phone for tweeting. Williams, 56, created the figure after Trump was elected to the White House.

Sara Piccolo, from Naples, catches a 'Pog Mo Thoin' in St Stephen's Green in Dublin. Cheeky take on Pokemon Go craze. A Dublin artist has had his say on the Pokemon Go phenomenon - creating a cheeky statue after deciding the craze had gone too far. Millions worldwide have got hooked on the Pokemon Go game, which allows users to "catch" the animated creatures on the street using their phones. The craze has proved quite popular in Ireland, but Dublin artist Frank O'Dea feels it's notquite what it's cracked up to be. He said evertime he heard of Pokemon or...

Singing astronaut is over the moon at book launch. The former International Space Station commander, Chris Hadfield, received an honorary patronage from Trinity College Dublin at a reception before Christmas. However, it was not the only thing he was 'over the moon' about while he was in Dublin to promote his new book, "You Are Here - Around the World in 92 Minutes". The former astronaut was delighted to be presented with a gift of a limited edition print of the moon by Dublin artist Frank O'Dea at the book signing in Dubray Book Shop in Grafton Street. O'Dea, who...

Good things in small packages Dublin artist and gallery owner Frank O'Dea sees the funny side of life and he relishes sharing his humour. One of the biggest sellers at his gallery Balla Bán in Dublin's Westbury Mall this year, has been his Golf Ball, and these have sold out at eur10 each of 6 for eur50. A new order will arrive shortly. Balla Bán is arguably one of the smallest galleries in Ireland but the work circulates constantly ensuring something fresh every visit. Frank explains: "About 20% of the work on display is my own, featuring oil paintings, limited edition...

Frank O'Dea and artist Ray Sherlock with Ray's watercolour caricature of Countess Markievicz. Wwhat would the leaders of the Easter 1916 Rising make of their portrait caricatures currently on display at Balla Bán Art Gallery? Along with the leaders, caricature artist, ray Sherlock, has included other notable figures of the time including Countess Markievicz and Eamon deValera in his new collection of watercolours. With prints selling at only eur19.66 each, they are proving popular with both locals and tourists alike. The Gallery, based in Dublin's Westbury Mall (off Clarendon Street), is known for its collection of portraits and caricatures of...