education Priorswood Deis Plus school set to lose teacher and face larger class sizes for want of one student Local residents and TDs are calling on the Department of Education to intervene. Eoin Glackin May 26, 2026
arts spaces Under council’s 5% policy, developers are delivering arts spaces – but who will pay for the fit-outs? The new four-storey Juno Building on Upper Sheriff Street is built, but it’ll cost millions to finish the interior so arts organisations can put it to use. Michael Lanigan May 26, 2026
immigrant life A woman sees herself through a lengthy stay in immigration limbo with help from open mics, group therapy “Most men process their feelings faster,” Jaishree Malik said, on stage, of her eight-month-long wait. The joke met with peals of laughter. Sam Tranum May 26, 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