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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A New Book of Traveller Folklore Is Rooted in the Oral Tradition
Traveller stories and histories have been recorded before but it’s mainly been done by people outside of this community, Oein DeBhairduin says.
On Mountjoy Square, Plans for Long Sought after Pedestrian Crossings Crop up
After 16 years of requests from locals and councillors, Mountjoy Square is set to get four new pedestrian crossings at the north-west corner of the square.
In Some Homeless Hostels in Dublin, a Strict No-Talking Rule Is Enforced
Asha Iqbal, a musician and homeless activist, says she feels dehumanised by the strict rules in the emergency accommodation she is living in.
In Inchicore, a New Cafe Becomes a Neighbourhood Hub
Craig McCarthy launced Boom Coffee four months ago during the pandemic. Since then he’s worked seven days a week to build a hub for locals.
Some Undocumented Migrant Women Reluctant to Report Abusive Partners for Fear of Deportation
“He would say that he would report me to the guards, so I was afraid of standing up to him,” she said. “I’m still undocumented.”
How to Cook Medieval Roast Loin of Pork with Red Wine
It is not known what food was consumed at the wedding feast of Strongbow and Aoife, but some archaeological evidence suggests pigs may have been on the menu.
No Clear Vision For Dublin’s Music Scene to Step Out of Covid-19 Restrictions, Some Say
Vinny Casey, venue manager at The Workman’s Club, said that it’s like the government doesn’t see music venues as something they have to deal with.
How To Be an Antiracist, Reviewed
Part memoir, part dictionary, part antiracist treatise, this book takes readers through Kendi’s personal antiracist journey, arriving at his current understanding.
Whatever happened to Dublin’s wedding grushys?
There are theories around why the tradition has – almost – disappeared.
A Grand Canal Dock Café Wants to Become a Hub for Kefir Lovers
Anyone can stop into Pause Cafe and leave a free kefir sample for another to collect – or exchange recipes and tips.
In Rialto, a romance writer pens her 50th book
Romance writer Daisy Cummins works from her home office in Rialto, where she’s just completed her 50th book for the Mills & Boon publishing franchise.
Doireann: Will the New Minister for Justice Follow Through on Justice Reform?
Lots of what is promised has been called for by human rights groups for a long time. So will this minister and this government be able to follow through?