Things To Do Things To Do: Unpack the Fingal seaweed war, debate the golden age of the Irish short story, swim operatically Our latest recommendations, and community noticeboard listings. Michael Lanigan May 21, 2026
immigrant life Still hurt by Bertie Ahern singling out Congolese people, loss of a community member opened a fresh wound, they say “It’s literally George Floyd on the streets of Dublin. I can’t believe that scene and that guy with his knee on his neck.” Shamim Malekmian May 20, 2026
City Desk Council has been paying €285,000 a year for three empty warehouse units, plus parking Now councillors are considering a plan for the council to pay another €859,000 to break the leases on them, pay for “dilapidations”, and walk away. Sam Tranum May 20, 2026
City Desk What’s the best way to tell area residents about plans for a new asylum shelter nearby? The government should tell communities directly about plans for new asylum shelters, some activists and politicians say. Shamim Malekmian Apr 23, 2025
The Dish At Jervis, spreading the joy of mango season “The mangoes in the supermarkets are … not as sweet.” Lois Kapila Apr 23, 2025
Fingal Rules on installation of drone food-delivery bases in Dublin remain in dispute The current skirmish is over a Manna base at Junction 6 in Blanchardstown. Sunni Bean Apr 23, 2025
Culture Desk Council plans to turn St Werburgh’s church into 250-seat venue The idea is for this spot next to Dublin Castle to host choirs, chamber music, trad music, poetry performances, and more. Michael Lanigan Apr 23, 2025