Nobody caught illegally dumping yet by new north inner-city CCTV
But the scheme is a success, said a council official's report, as that shows the cameras are a deterrent.
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As Luas Launches, Some Cyclists Avoid the City Centre
Transport Infrastructure Ireland says that proposals for alternative cycle routes are being developed. But some cyclists ask why they should be diverted, or why measures aren’t already in place.
Is the Council Falling Short on Dublin’s Economy?
Councillors on the economic development committee meet every two months yet some say they don’t do much.
Is a 1916 Rifle Hidden at City Hall?
Willie Halpin never changed his story about where he threw his rifle during the 1916 Rising. But council officials don’t want to look there.
As Traffic on the M50 Increases, Is It Time for HOV Lanes?
They’re meant to encourage car sharing, but research suggests they might not be a great idea.
In Chapelizod, an Annual Extravagance of Christmas Lights
Each year about now, the calls start. For locals and those from further afield, a visit to the Strawberry Hall pub has become an annual Christmas tradition.
Councillors Move to Protect Kilmainham Mills by Rezoning It
“There is nothing to stop a developer building even inside the old stone walls,” says People Before Profit Councillor Tina MacVeigh. “That’s what we’re trying to prevent.”
Brushing up: Inchicore’s own Lourdes grotto
Archbishop of Dublin John Charles McQuaid tried to stamp out what he saw as the indulgences associated with Inchicore’s own Lourdes grotto. But that didn’t stop the crowds.
Transport Briefs: Liffey Street, Slower Drivers, and Fewer Delivery Vans
At this month’s transport committee meeting: an update on making the city better for pedestrians, and a review of how speed limits are working out.
Here’s What’s Happening with Phibsboro Post Office
An Post say it plans to contract out the post office to a private operator, leaving some with concerns about future services.
Who Will Foot the Bill for the New Parnell Square Library?
The estimated cost of the project is now €100 million.
At Stephen’s Green, a Sculpture Gone for Good
You might have noticed the large arches disappear from a corner of St Stephen’s Green.
On a Night Out, a Racist Insult and a Public Humiliation
Marco Feltrin says another customer flung a racist slur at him, which led to a stand-off and Feltrin and his group being ejected, while the other customer stayed.