Father of disabled child refused access to a disabled car parking spot in his complex
He has a blue badge, he has offered to pay, but as a social tenant, he is shut out.
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The Shit Show Film Show is exactly what it sounds like, says the founder
It showcases films made on a short timeline with zero budget. "It's definitely a shit show, the no-budget, DIY spirit of it," says Morgan Savidan.
As tiramisu trends on social media, some Dublin cafés say they’re seeing the impacts
Dolce Sicily co-owner Fabio Bonaccorsi said its numbers say tiramisu is trendy. Other establishments say tiramisu is always popular.
To make way for more housing Fingal proposes rezoning 11 sites, nibbling into greenbelt
However, councillors disagree over whether rezoning more land will actually lead to more housing being built.
An Ecuadorian artist brings hand-crafted jewellery to Dublin
“You can’t be sad in the sunflowers,” says Andrea Arroyave, gesturing to three versions of intricate beaded earrings, the same ones she was wearing.
Long-time campaigners bristle at politicians' back-patting over new lift at Clongriffin Dart Station
“They were actually trying to take credit for the extremely hard work that we have put in."
Walkers should continue to have access through Howth Castle Estate, councillors say
The estate is very open and will remain so, says Eoin Quinlan, the general manager, but the owners also need to keep it safe.
In Dublin 15, councillors want to name a park for a local cycling legend
They agreed a motion, recently, to ask Fingal’s naming committee to honour Bertie Donnelly. But are park renamings even possible these days?
Piles of washed-up shellfish along Fingal’s coast prompt idea of mollusc paramedics
Karin Dubsky, an environmental scientist and director of Coastwatch Ireland, said it is likely that aggressive winds brought by Storm Claudia were to blame.
Few have used process set up to allow appeals to speed limits, figures show
Since 2022, there have been 332 appeals lodged with councils nationwide, according to a Department of Transport spokesperson.
In Dublin 15, councillors say they’re inundated with complaints about slippery leaves on footpaths
“It's no exaggeration. I've had at least 20 different people coming to me with this issue,” Councillor Angela Donnelly said.
Would Blanchardstown benefit from having a town council?
The current programme for government says it will “establish town councils in large towns to provide a focal-point for raising concerns of towns”.
Council nudges ahead with plans for playground in Portrane
Despite objections from some local residents, in an informal consultation, that it could attract anti-social behaviour.