international relations Dublin city councillor proposes reducing contacts with US government, given its crimes Although it’s unclear exactly what the council could do on this front. Laoise Neylon Feb 18, 2026
tech and society As workload gets heavier, councillors eye up AI assistants “You could get 500 emails, and I do recall my friend saying ‘God, why don’t you get Copilot?’” Michael Lanigan Feb 18, 2026
environment Is Dublin Port on track to tamp down on pollution from idling ships? It has until 2030 to roll out points for ships to plug into the electricity grid, if it is to meet an EU deadline. Lois Kapila Feb 18, 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