In radio in Ireland, the “accent ceiling” persists
On volunteer-run community radio, there’s room for people with all kinds of accents – but it’s rare to move beyond that.
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In Balbriggan, an effort to bring anti-beach grass campaigners into the fold
For years now, the group Save Our Sands has been asking the council to remove lyme grass that’s helping to stem erosion on the beach.
Things To Do: Walk the M50, attempt to understand Jean-Luc Godard, be crowned King of the Birds
Our latest recommendations, and community noticeboard listings.
Government has floated idea of moving The Complex to the Liberties
They haven’t involved The Complex themselves in these discussions.
Despite objections, Fingal councillors approve Fortlawn housing redevelopment
The council’s plan includes demolishing four homes in the D15 housing estate, and building 21 new ones. It’s the planned demolitions that have drawn protests.
Council still undecided on how to strengthen Sandymount flood defences
“We’d be very lucky to get it all completed in 2030.”
Things To Do: Scale Phibsborough Tower for a film festival, study the ways of the magazine writer, dwell on the unstable material world
Our latest recommendations, and community noticeboard listings.
Now that the council has stopped taking horse manure, it's piling up in the Liberties
“So the council is allowing horses in Dublin City,” says horse owner David Mulraney. “But they’re not allowing them to put their horse manure anywhere.”
Things To Do: Listen to the land, study the goddess’ waiting room, sing a song for Brigid
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Required to be open, pedestrian route via Cork Street co-living complex is frequently closed
Councillors say the council has opened a planning enforcement investigation.
Things To Do: Get to grips with evolution, go to the market, read a few letters
Our latest recommendations, and community noticeboard listings.
Council should buy Martello Tower on coast near Donabate, Fingal councillors urge
It’s listed for sale, and councillors say it’d be a great feature along existing and planned walking and cycling routes that run right by it.
Council’s new tree strategy includes focuses on climate change resilience, biodiversity
There will also be a dedicated tree page on Dublin City Council’s website, to keep residents abreast of the programmed tree works in their area, the council's tree officer said at a recent meeting.