immigrant life As government support for sheltering Ukrainian refugees dwindles, finding somewhere to live means taking more risks “I understand now how valuable it is to help each other. How important it is to have a roof over your head, to have community.” Shamim Malekmian Nov 12, 2025
parks Councillors complain, again, of hotel-spreading in Portobello In mid-October, a new fence went up, connected to the NYX hotel, blocking off a stretch of gravel and grass by the Grand Canal. Michael Lanigan Nov 12, 2025
Housing Just 4% of private homes granted planning permission in Dublin city last year were three-beds – is that enough? The figure – which amounts to 83 homes – jumped out at a councillor, he said at a recent meeting. Lois Kapila Nov 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
