From a Dublin base, an anti-caste influencer grows a global audience
In less than two years, Amit Wasnik has attracted tens of thousands of online followers with his posts focused on the life and ideas of BR Ambedkar.
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Council Briefs: Local Property Taxes, and Plans for 200 Homes in Kildonan
At a special meeting, Dublin city councillors decided to cut the local property tax by more, rather than provide more city services.
As Government Discusses, Dubliners Complain of Spread of Short-Term Lets
As government thinks about how best to regulate the conversion of apartments from homes into short-term holiday lets, companies continue their conversions.
Newmarket Developers Say Markets Will Stay after Changes
While there are concerns about how a planned redevelopment of Newmarket Square will affect local businesses, the developers behind the project say it will be good for everybody.
A Doctor Tries to Lower Barriers to Methadone Treatment
From flexible schedules to less testing, one service is trying to make methadone treatment as accessible as possible for Dublin’s homeless.
Council Briefs: All-Ireland Screening, Parks Plans, Homeless Deaths, and More
At meetings this week, Dublin city councillors tried to arrange a screening at Smithfield of the All-Ireland football final, talked about plans for George Bernard Shaw’s birthplace, and more.
Is the Government at Risk of Overpaying for Social Housing?
Some argue that the way the government currently gets social housing from some developers is bad value for money.
For Some Homeless Children, Beds at Night, but Streets by Day
Anti-homelessness campaigner Fr Peter McVerry says he’s surprised Tusla is still referring children to night-time-only hostels.
Is the End Near for Dublin’s Wholesale Fruit and Veg Market?
Dublin City Council plans to transform the beautiful Victorian market building from a wholesale spot into a retail attraction. Current traders say they may not survive the changes.
On South William Street, an Art Exhibition Takes Aim at Shame
The Cock and Pussy Manifesto, which includes equal numbers of artworks devoted to female genitalia and male genitalia, runs until 23 September at Gallery X.
In Portobello, Two Composers Open a New Recording Studio
After a decade running record label and concert promoter Ergodos from wherever they could, the pair have settled into a more permanent home.
A New Group Wants Dubliners to Team Up to Build Their Own Homes
Architect Gregory Jackson wants to roll-out a co-housing project in Foxrock. But there are challenges.
Artist Invites Dubliners to Re-enact a Legendary Feat
The heroic warrior Oisín tossed a boulder to the top of a mountain. Now artist Ciarán Taylor wants people to join him in carrying a new boulder up there, one small stone at a time.