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How to Cook Medieval Fish Chewets
In medieval times, Dublin religious houses and hospitals controlled the rights to fishing on the River Liffey. Fish at the time were sometimes baked into small savoury pastries such as these.
An Effort to Kickstart Discussions on What’s Next for the Sean McDermott Street Laundry
The students, academics and architects behind Open Heart City have researched and mapped the site – before pitching diverse ideas for how it could be developed.
In Rialto, an Iman Switches to Online for the Nightly Ramadan Prayers
Neighbours, friends, and community – Imam Ismail Kotwal misses them deeply at this time, he says.
Council Continues to Rejig Streets to Make Space for Pedestrian and Cyclists
“We see these changes coming in place for at least a year, and then some of them might be in place for a more permanent project,” says Brendan O’Brien, the council’s executive engineer for traffic.
How Homeless Services Say They’ve Managed to Keep Cases of Covid-19 Low in Hostels
In many homeless hostels and repurposed hotels around Dublin, homeless people have been given their own rooms to socially distance. Things can’t go back to the way they were, some say.
An Exhibition in Wilton Park Presents Sculptures, Virtually
Most of the sculptures by Eilis O’Connell were inspired by the works of designer Eileen Gray. Once shown in France, now sat in Cork, they’re visitable – virtually – in Dublin.
We’re Stuck at Our Desks, Will You Help Us Keep in Touch with What’s Going on Around the City?
Since we’re working from home these days, we’re hoping you can be our eyes and ears in your neighbourhood. If you’re willing, we’d love it if you would take a minute to fill out this little form.
Artist Pat Curran Portrays Memories of Life in Some of Dublin’s Flat Complexes
Curran says his life changed drastically after he and his family moved out of Dolphin House. “I always missed the flats, the sense of community,” he says.
Tenants Seeking Rent Relief Are Getting Mixed Responses From Their Landlords
Some said they were surprised with how sound their landlords had been, agreeing to reductions with no friction and great understanding. Others, though, described trickier negotiations.
Trinity College Promises Student Accommodation Without Bells and Whistles
The new-build student accommodation will be the best value within the college, and among the most affordable in Ireland, says Laura Beston, president of Trinity’s students’ union.
With Many Formal Meetings Cancelled, City Councillors Convene in Other Ways
Dublin City Council has had to cancel or postpone some meetings in light of Covid-19 restrictions, but there are plans to go ahead with the May monthly meeting, albeit with fewer councillors in attendance.
People Who Are Sleeping Rough Are Struggling to Find a Place to Shower
Many of those who sleep rough haven’t had anywhere to wash for weeks, says Louisa Santoro, CEO of the Mendicity Institution. This is in part because some can’t get into accommodation still either, she says.