homelessness Why don't councillors talk as much about homelessness at meetings anymore? For years, homelessness was a standing item on the agenda at most housing committee meetings. But, recently it hasn’t featured as often. Laoise Neylon May 28, 2026
parks Council looks set to agree plans to revamp Mountjoy Square despite pushback from local sports clubs The full council is set to vote in June on the plan to rejuvenate the square in line with its Georgian heritage, following 196 submissions to a public consultation. Laoise Neylon May 28, 2026
vacancy Some Drimnagh residents want the council to buy the old, frequently arsoned, G4S site It has planning permission for 113 apartments, and community facilities. Lois Kapila May 28, 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