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In Swords, a local historian hunts for stones that might tell him secrets about times long past
“Stones give us an insight into that magic and mystery. Humans don’t last. Wood doesn’t last. Stone remains,” says Mike Power.
Council looks at whether to ban political protests in parks
Also on the agenda of a recent arts committee meeting was a timeline for new arts studios planned on Merchants Quay.
In a new project, artists depict the lives of young people in Dublin 15 through photos, paint, songs and more
Works that can be put on walls are on display at Draíocht in Blanchardstown now. Performances are coming to various locations in March.
In the north inner-city, a stand-off between the council and a long-standing culture space
Dublin City Council plans to renovate the old building where the D-Light Studios has lived for 15 years. But the artists don’t want to move out without a hard agreement they can return.
Council kicks off ideas-gathering for shape of development on edge of Balbriggan
Lands at Flemington Lane are earmarked for hundreds of homes. Locals stress the need for community amenities and services.
In Skerries, a debate about where to run a link in Fingal’s coastal greenway
The council has asked residents in an old part of town to weigh in on the current proposal.
In Dartry, councillors ponder new uses for a toilet under a waterfall
“Buildings like this deserve a second chance at being useful to people,” said one local councillor.
Having learned from trials, council is now planning a long-term bike-share scheme for Fingal
During a pilot, at one point a fifth of users were parking Tier Mobility’s e-bikes in places they shouldn’t have, after using them.
Brushing Up: A statue of Biddy Mulligan decaying along with the Iveagh Markets
“The worse that she gets, the more it exposes what’s going on inside,” says the sculptor.
Council revises plans to redevelop Corduff Park near Blanchardstown
An early version of the plan ran a new footpath through a field used for football, but the council has changed course to preserve this informal pitch.
Outside Lusk, road changes and a new cycle lane trigger debate around safety and space
A council spokesperson said that Fingal County Council has reached out to representatives of recent protests “so that a solution can be found”.
Fingal network of community groups has been struggling to function due to a shortage of staff and volunteers
The Fingal Public Participation Network (PPN) has at times in recent months been unable to process new members, or even email existing members.