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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Lucifer and the Child, Reviewed
Dublin-based publishers Swan River Press are bringing the novel, which was banned in 1940s Ireland, back into print for the first time in decades.
As the Issue of Abandoned Horses in Dublin Persists, Some Call on Council to Change Its Approach
Mistreatment of horses is not a new problem for Dublin City Council. Last year, the council spent €145,276 on euthanising horses which could not be returned or re-homed.
An Architect-Turned-Artist Embraces the Medium of Collage – and Pops Up All Across the City
“The fact that I can say, ‘I am now working as an artist’ is not something that I thought I would ever be able to say,” says Sorcha O’Higgins.
A New Tenants’ Union Calls for an Extension of the Covid-19 Eviction Ban
“The only barrier to joining CATU is that you can’t be a landlord,” says Rachel Kiersey, a member of the union’s communications team.
At Labre Park, a Surprise Homecoming for a Newly Elected Senator
Senator Eileen Flynn, the first woman from a Traveller background to make it to Seanad Éireann, was welcomed to her childhood home in Labre Park.
Are Dublin’s 300 Empty Poles Throughout the City a Sign of a Street Clutter Problem?
It’s unclear yet how Dublin City Council will meet its target of reducing street clutter by 20 percent by 2022, but other counties, such as Cork, may provide a blueprint.
Dean: MuRli and Denise Chaila Make Music for the Black Lives Matter Movement
“Irish music has been at the forefront of communicating the black Irish experience.”
Sam: What’s the Best Way for Journalists to Refer to Sources in Stories?
We have a style we think of as consistent, egalitarian, and respectful. But not all of the people who appear in our stories see it that way.
Dublin City Council Installs New Temporary Public Toilets at Wolfe Tone Square
A council spokesperson said the council will monitor the use of the toilets, and base future decisions on the information they collect.
Designs Unveiled for New People’s Park Set to Be Built in Ballyfermot
Plans for the park show an open pergola for small community gatherings, a space for markets, and plans for an edible garden over the next two to three years.
Some Question Privately Run Dublin Hostels’ Decision to Hire Staff Who Haven’t Been Garda Vetted
Homeless advocates are concerned by a lack of Garda vetting in private emergency accommodation, however it’s unclear if it’s a mandatory requirement.
After almost 50 years, a renowned Irish font Is brought into the digital age
Graphic Designer Jarlath Hayes created the famous Irish modernist typeface Tuam Uncial in the 70s.