culture On the walls of a Kilbarrack health centre, an artist pays tribute to the beautiful ordinary Paul MacCormaic says he hopes the works inspire an interest and pride in nearby sights, passed by everyday. Eoin Glackin Feb 20, 2026
public health Two councillors call on council to consider reintroducing the controversial weedkiller glyphosate Dublin City Council stopped using it in 2018, due to concerns that it was carcinogenic. Laoise Neylon Feb 20, 2026
sports In the Liberties, the council inches towards construction of a full-sized sports pitch A recent public consultation found that, yes, loads of residents want a sports pitch, but also that many are sceptical it will happen. Sam Tranum Feb 20, 2026
City Desk What’s the best way to tell area residents about plans for a new asylum shelter nearby? The government should tell communities directly about plans for new asylum shelters, some activists and politicians say. Shamim Malekmian Apr 23, 2025
The Dish At Jervis, spreading the joy of mango season “The mangoes in the supermarkets are … not as sweet.” Lois Kapila Apr 23, 2025
Fingal Rules on installation of drone food-delivery bases in Dublin remain in dispute The current skirmish is over a Manna base at Junction 6 in Blanchardstown. Sunni Bean Apr 23, 2025
Culture Desk Council plans to turn St Werburgh’s church into 250-seat venue The idea is for this spot next to Dublin Castle to host choirs, chamber music, trad music, poetry performances, and more. Michael Lanigan Apr 23, 2025