A new council sports forum looks to press schools and such to share their facilities
Amid a serious shortage of pitches in Dublin 8, the OPW only allows one soccer club to use its pitch at the War Memorial Gardens.
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Councillors Hone in on Neighbourhood Clean-Ups as One Answer to Illegal Dumping
Giving more support to community groups to tidy streets, and finding ways to encourage that, is one way to help, they say.
Red Tape and High Specs Make Council Homes Costlier to Build, Says Official
Councillors have been trying to understand why construction costs appear higher for the council than the private sector.
This Road of Mine, Reviewed
In this first English-language edition of an Irish-language classic, Seosamh Mac Grianna “writes with searing honesty on topics that engage or provoke him” in his travels in Dublin city, and Wales.
Cover image for Dublin Inquirer print edition #59
“Walking by the Spire countless times I’ve always wondered what if it was a beacon that takes you from one world to another.”
International Students Felt Caught Between Their Fears of Covid-19, and of Deportation
The government made English language schools restart in-person classes briefly late last year. Immigration rules say non-EEA students have to attend a certain percentage of classes, or leave.
Council Briefs: The Future of Phoenix Park, the Arts After Covid, and a Raheny Clubhouse
In a flurry of council meetings this past week, councillors learnt about the possible future for Phoenix Park, and talked about resurrecting the city’s arts scene.
Phibsboro to Seek Solutions to Climate Change That Work for All
The scheme, called The People’s Transition, is being run from now until August. The first step is to listen to what people want.
How Do Smart Dublin’s Link-Ups with Private Companies Influence the City?
Smart Dublin is an unusual beast within the council, given its remit to partner with tech companies and other private players on challenges affecting the city.
Despite a Sick Note, One Student Faces Expulsion from School and Ireland
Students of English-language schools can be expelled – and reported to immigration authorities – if their attendance drops too much.
Councillors Meet to See How to Do Better on Traveller Housing
The council’s housing manager Brendan Kenny said officials were game for finding more land for new developments.
In Malahide, Two Friends Raise a Vertical Farm
Farming is more efficient when you go upwards, says Jack Hussey, who works on the farm after he’s done with his day job.
To Clear Cycle and Bus Lanes, Council Might Try Fines
Clamping or towing cars, as is done now, is slow or can leave lanes blocked, said a council official last week.