As government support for sheltering Ukrainian refugees dwindles, finding somewhere to live means taking more risks
“I understand now how valuable it is to help each other. How important it is to have a roof over your head, to have community.”
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Historians Revisit the Ballyfermot Troop Train Ambush of 1921
Unknown to the soldiers at the time, this was to be the last major conflict of the War of Independence, says historian Liz Gillis.
Artists’ Ideas for City Hall Sculpture Fall Foul of Red Tape
Almost half of recent proposals from artists for one council commission – what to put on the plinth outside City Hall – were junked right away.
St Patrick’s Tower in the Liberties May Become an Exhibition Space
The Digital Hub has applied for planning permission to convert the old brick windmill into a gallery and conference room.
Graduates from Elsewhere Face an Extra-Anxious Job Search
Immigrant graduates have to prove they found, or tried to find, a good job in their first year after graduation to get permission to stay for a second year. But they don’t know what evidence counts.
Developer Plans to Use Thermal-Imaging Cameras in Co-Living Complex
The cameras are just one example of how those behind plans for co-living complexes want to ramp up their use of tech, with smartphone apps for services, and smart CCTV systems.
Council Says It Plans to Hire Company to Inspect Homeless Hostels
Talk of publishing inspection reports has been welcomed by those working in the sector, but using a private company to do the inspections has also raised questions.
Government’s Shared-Equity Housing Scheme May Breach Central Bank Rules
One aim of the rules is “dampening the pro-cyclicality of credit and house prices so a damaging credit-house price spiral does not emerge”, said a Central Bank spokesperson.
In Rialto, a Plea to Make a Private Park Public
At Rialto Cottages, residents are pushing the council to get a small private park situated in the middle of a cul-de-sac opened to the public.
Dean: A92’s Debut Mixtape “92 Degrees” is Red-Hot Irish Drill
“I like a certain amount of tradition, such as the long-form music project, and ‘92 Degrees’ is, for me, the most complete drill release this island has produced yet. If this isn’t the best Irish album in a while, it’s for sure the hardest.”
A Lengthy Wait on a Citizenship Application Worsens One Woman’s Pain
When Emily Waszak lost her husband to Covid-19 last year she went into self-isolation with her grief. On top of that, she had to worry about her immigration status.
The Stranger Times, Reviewed
The cover of the book asks: “What if the weird news is the real news?” A reasonable question to pose in 2021.
Bohemian F.C. to Audit its Carbon Foot(ball) Print
“What’s good for the planet is good for the club, which is good for the fans,” says Seán McCabe, the club’s first climate justice officer.