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
coast Bit of land chosen for Balbriggan swimming platform has been swept away in storms “I suppose now we are at a little bit of an impasse,” said Declan Ryan, a senior executive officer at Fingal County Council. Michael Lanigan May 20, 2026
Council Briefs In six years, Fingal has issued 68 warning letters to people operating short-term lets without planning permission That seems very low in the context of the numbers of advertised short-term lets”, said Solidarity Councillor John Burtchaell. Michael Lanigan Sep 10, 2025
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