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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Dean: Adam Garrett Serves His Pop-Funk Slow and Low
“Garrett’s voice is an interesting instrument. For sure he’s a smooth performer, but his singing conveys an unusual and expressive tension.”
In Ringsend, Locals Resist a Proposed 15-Storey Development with No Social Housing
“These plans could set a dangerous precedent for the development of the area and are likely to be replicated elsewhere,” says local resident Shay Connolly.
For Many Long-Term Undocumented Immigrants Unconditional Amnesty Continues to Remain an Unwavering Hope
The Department of Justice says that in line with the programme for government it’s aiming to “create new pathways for long-term undocumented people and their dependents”.
Joseph: The Overlooked Value of BusConnects
“BusConnects gives Dublin an opportunity to make a democratic decision about where we want the value, which we have all created, to end up,” writes Joseph Kilroy.
The Henna Wars, Reviewed
Everything about this book is truly stunning, from cover to cover. The Henna Wars is essential reading, writes our reviewer.
Despite Financial Setbacks, Work to Restore the Roof of St Patrick’s Cathedral Continues
Although Covid-19 has reduced tourism revenue that was expected to help pay for the project, repairs to the roof of St Patrick’s Cathedral have continued.
In Sheriff Street, a Musician Draws Inspiration from Her Surroundings
Up De Flats is the first full EP by Gemma Dunleavy and is a love letter to the tight-knit community of Sheriff Street in the north inner-city.
A Historic Queer Dublin Walking Tour Ends, for Now at Least
Last Wednesday a group of 20 people gathered to join the final Queer Dublin Walking Tour, hosted by Tonie Walsh before he flew to Turkey to write a memoir.
At Farmleigh House a Retired Scientist Tends to His Beehives
Despite having no previous experience in beekeeping, John McCabe decided to immerse himself in the hobby eight years ago, after he stopped working.
Diamond Park Refurbishment Plans Seek to Create a Greener Gardiner Street
Increasing green space and biodiversity is a key aim of the project, says Green Party Councillor Janet Horner
Dublin City Council Unveil Plan to Green Stoneybatter
The plans, if implemented, would see Stoneybatter transformed into a hub of green infrastructure and biodiversity, but as of yet, there is no funding in place.
In Castleknock, an Artist Turns Her Hand to Elderflower Cordial
Elderflower cordial entered into artist Millie Egan’s life when she began paying closer attention to seasonal flowers during lockdown.