children Tusla says it's an offence to run an unregistered children’s home, but it places children in them anyways So how does it square the circle? Laoise Neylon Mar 13, 2026
Unreal Estate An Israeli fund backs one of Ireland’s biggest landlords, but who else? As the government courts more international money for Ireland’s rental sector, tenants say they want more transparency around who they are renting from. Lois Kapila Mar 13, 2026
swimming Council still paying for upkeep of Coolock Swimming Pool it has closed and likely never intends to use again The council closed the pool after its roof was damaged in Storm Darragh in December 2024. In January, it put out a tender to fix the roof. Eoin Glackin Mar 13, 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