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The Council’s Hugh Lane Gallery Has an Ambitious Strategy
With extra funding, those who run the Hugh Lane Gallery hope to bring in blockbuster works and grow its visitor numbers.
In Stoneybatter, Ambivalence about the Pigeon House
A young veterinarian on Manor Street feeds a drift of pigeons each day, but some of her neighbours wish she wouldn’t, saying they’ve grown into an overwhelming presence.
Fresh From the Fryer, Crispy Hot Hungarian Lángos
“The old-style people in Hungary have it only with garlic,” says Zoltan Gerber. But there are all kinds of other toppings too.
Each Month, a Group of Songwriters Seek Each Other Out for Advice
“You may learn more from the rubbish than you do from the good songs,” says Tony Bardon, who started the collective several years ago.
On Capel Street, a Korean Restaurant Offers Traditional Dosiraks
“The thing that struck me when I first walked in here was that I felt like I’d just walked down a little side street in Korea,” says one customer. “It’s a little hidden gem.”
Does Dublin Need Less Parking with New Apartments, or a New Model for It?
Developers are generally required to include a parking space with every apartment but these add to building costs, and only 35 percent of people drive to work in Dublin city anyway.
From €7.70 to €45, One Commuter’s Expensive Luas Journey
Barbara Scully says she was stung with a fine for having a back-dated ticket, but bought a ticket from a Luas machine that same morning.
In a Thriving Corner of the City, Some Small Businesses Are Struggling
Small businesses in Ringsend seem to be getting rising rents from the booming Docklands next door, but little custom. Some wonder what the future holds for the village.
Brushing Up: Socrates in the National Botanic Gardens
Groundskeeper Denis McNally was curious about how a statue of the Greek philosopher came to be in a quiet corner among the plants. Here’s the story.
Two Guys Aim to Blend the City’s Best Biryanis
“Back home, it’s a very special dish for us,” says Shakeer Khaja.
Got to Go Now
What is it about the pubs-and-clubs parts of town that makes people want to urinate outside?
Is That Bicycle in the Footpath Just Badly Parked, or Is It Abandoned?
So far this year, in the south-east part of the city alone, Dublin City Council workers have removed 52 locked-up bicycles and 36 locked-up frames – a few mistakenly.