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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.
As Ireland Rebuilds Post-Lockdown, Artists With Disabilities Fear They May Be Left Behind
Members of DoubleTAKE Supported Art Studio are finding it difficult to continue their work, in light of Covid-19, without meeting physically.
As Covid-19 Travel Restrictions Continue, Some Worry About a Large Surplus of Student Accommodation
On Tuesday, a spokesperson for Dublin City Council said that they would consider applications to convert student accommodation to co-living accommodation.
Four Barges Docked Along the Canal at Portobello Have Divided Opinion in the Community
While some residents argue that the boats are good for the area, others worry that they may ultimately facilitate an increase in antisocial behaviour.
In Glasnevin, a Fifth-Generation Craftsman is Repurposing Other People’s Trash Into Treasure
Stephen Hynes found a new purpose in craft work – and his mental health reaped the benefits.
In His Latest Work, Photographer Eamonn Farrell Turns Dublin Into a “Naked City”
The digital exhibition will see the artist superimpose his photographs digitally onto disused billboards and shopfronts across the city.
As Covid-19 Restrictions Lift, When Will Council Meetings Be Open Again to the Press?
Questions remain as to when journalists will once again have access to Dublin City Council meetings, some of which have been held in private during Covid-19.
Poor Water Quality in Grand Canal Dock May Pose a Health Risk to the Public
Unsafe levels of E. coli and enterococci, which can cause severe illness, have been recorded in the water around Grand Canal Basin this year.
Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council Calls for Public Help to Identify New Bathing Spots
Local authorities are responsible for designating bathing spots each year, but some locals at the Forty Foot say that since designation in 2018, standards have slipped.
Hydrogen Buses Set to Be Trialled in Dublin Early Next Year, Says NTA
The National Transport Authority says it plans to trial hydrogen buses early next year, as a possible alternative to its mainly diesel fleet.
The Irish Buddhist: The Forgotten Monk Who Faced Down the British Empire, Reviewed
This biography “captures a time of significant change and enterprise, one which easily resonates with the world of today”, writes our reviewer.
In Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Some Question Why Only One Tree Preservation Order Has Ever Been Issued
Tree Protection Orders can be issued be local authorities under the Planning and Development Act 1963 – but they rarely opt to do so.