Unreal Estate As the government blocks funding for major social-housing projects, FF and FG councillors point fingers at ministers As many as 1,325 social homes in Dublin city are at an advanced stage, with planning granted – but now with no clear funding. Laoise Neylon Jun 12, 2025
The Dish In the Liberties, an Argentine bakery is multiplying with a new café they plan to keep open in the evenings “The area does get quieter in the evening. But we hope the new place will draw people,” says Florencia Pugliese. Eoin Glackin Jun 12, 2025
The Dish In Whitehall, a GAA car park is used to grow potatoes and mint “People come in, take some spuds, some onions, whatever it is. It all keeps ticking along.” Eoin Glackin Jun 12, 2025
Culture Desk Smile, Reviewed Roddy Doyle’s latest novel has the pitch-perfect dialogue and quiet moments of genius that mark his other works. However, it stumbles, and ultimately collapses, writes Sean Farrell. Sean Farrell Sep 21, 2017
City Desk Miracle Shammy Hey. Miracle Shammy. You wanna buy one? Bet I can sell you one. Sean Farrell Dec 23, 2015
