“It’s giving colonialism”: Ireland still owes rent to dukes and earls
Although, even though the OPW lists these rents as payable, some of the named beneficiaries say they haven't been getting them.
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Through “Artistic Surveillance”, a Painter Captures People’s Transient Moments on the City’s Streets
Carl Hickey lurks with a camera, recording images he’ll later commit to canvas: men with traffic cones on their heads, Spiderman brawling, a khaki-clad crowd.
Captain Fry Wants to Make You Feel Better with Neapolitan Fried Foods
The frittatina – a fritter loaded with bucatini pasta and scamorza cheese – is his “something different”.
Council Prepares to Apply for Planning Permission to Remake the Ringsend Library and Its Surrounds
The draft plan as it stands includes extending the library, adding an open square, and some changes to make the area a bit less “vehicularly-focused”.
Vacant for Years, Time to Bring Council-Owned Restaurant Space in Temple Bar Back into Use, Councillor Says
Getting a tenant for the space that once housed the Eden Restaurant could help reduce anti-social behaviour on Meeting House Square, she says.
New Cafe Aims to Offer Best Breakfast Roll in Dublin 8
“Like, as in a really savage, decent breakfast sandwich,” says Kristin Rowe. No sourdough or avocados involved.
Back Again Briefly, Venezuelan Holiday Delicacies
For just a few months each year, Cesar Calderon and Nileska Romero cook and sell hallacas, pan de jamon, and more – mostly to Venezuelans in the city.
What Scuppered Phibsboro’s Short-lived Friday Market?
Councillors say they want the council-run market brought back, in one form or another.
An Artist Documents Derelict Dublin, While Dreaming of a Prettier Future for the City
With marker pen and pad, Nadine Maguire searches out the properties that spark a thought in her, a mental image of how they could look if done up.
Duo 7of9 Blend Gothic and Industrial Music with Swampy Ambient Soundscapes, Feral Punk and Prayers
“I’ll shit on your face. I will shit on your sambo, I’ll rob it, I’ll steal it,” Osaro Azams chanted over a bouncing beat. “I am a seagull. I am the law.”
On Abbey Street, a Family Conjures Their Favourite Flavours from Across Thailand
From the som tam papaya salads popular in Nakhon Ratchasima – co-owner Salla Maliwoang’s home province – to the green curries of Bangkok.
At Bodyjam, You Learn to Use Your Body as Material to Make Art With
The monthly workshops for working and aspiring performance artists are like guided meditations, encouraging people to express themselves physically.
Council Proposes to Replace Artist Studios on Chatham Row with New Civic Museum
PressUp’s Dean Arts Studios have use of the former DIT School of Music for only 12 months. After that, what will become of the building? Undecided.