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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Those Seeking Black Therapists in Dublin Find Them Hard to Come By
“The Irish Council for Psychotherapy has about 4,000 therapists, and right now I have less than 10 people,” says Ejiro Ogbevoen, the founder of Black Therapists Ireland.
Paul: On the Sandycove Swim-Robe Wars
While taking my daily dip one recent morning, a printed notice pinned to the wall caught my attention: “This is a dryrobe free area”, it read.
Dublin 8 to Become Next Testing Ground for Smart Tech
Smart D8 will focus on how tech can improve the health and well-being of local residents, says Órla Veale, the project manager.
An Animated Film Blends the Personal Histories of Rialto Women
The Blocks shows fond memories, but also how the fallout from addiction can be felt through generations of a family.
Councillors Vote Against Big Deal with Private Developer for Public Land
Under the deal, Glenveagh would have built more than 850 homes and sold half on the private market, while selling the other half back to the council for social and “affordable purchase” homes.
In Labre Park, the Promise of a Permanent Home May Be Taken Away for Some
The redevelopment was supposed to add 26 new homes for Travellers on the site. Now, due to a flooding risk that some councillors contest, only half of the homes will be delivered.
A Sound Artist Captured the Chirps of Birds along the Royal Canal for Commuters
The project, On Chorus, started on 16 November and runs through to 29 November. “It’s a way of connecting people during a time where we have to be distant,” says creator Christopher Steenson.
A Disagreement About a Driveway Highlights Issues of Power and Planning in the Docklands
“Talk about David and Goliath,” says Tony McDonnell, gesturing upwards at the seven-storey building directly next door to his home on Mayor Street Upper in the Docklands. “Well that is Goliath.”
An Artist Plants Free Paintings Across the Inner-City to Spread Joy
Over the last week or so, James Kirwan has stashed paintings along Dublin’s streets as gifts to strangers. “This is my project to cheer people up,” he says.
Some Query Rent Bill for NTA’s Offices at WeWork Building
The National Transport Authority has spent roughly €966,000 renting offices from WeWork at Charlemont Exchange since April 2019, says a spokesperson for the NTA.
A Lego Enthusiast Turns His Blocks to Iconic Dublin Pubs
“Sorry that was the postman with more Lego pieces,” says Gianni Clifford.
For International Students, Delays in Getting Grades Hampers Job Prospects
Some international students say a university could have done more to release final grades sooner, allowing them to work full-time, while others blame the backlogged immigration system.