At the Irish Football Programme Club fair, people hunt for the rare and the strange
“It seemed like a good idea at the time,” says Gareth Jones, standing over his own extensive collection, sprawled out over several tables.
Latest news (Page 215)
Council to Give Public Greater Say in Next Round of Public Art
The aim is to focus on art that is relevant to the local area, not “parachuted-in”, said City Arts Officer Ray Yeates.
Councillors Object to Hiring Practices at Council-Owned Pool
Councillors say posts should be filled by employees, not self-employed contractors. Swim Ireland says it’s legal and allows for flexibility for staff.
A New Chapter for Coolock’s Library
Recently reopened after a year-long €3.5 million refurbishment, the library in Coolock offers everything from books and computers to meeting spaces and 3D printers.
Dean: The Eternal Truths of Ireland’s Golden-Age Hip-Hop Revivalists
“I’ve been thinking about the various forms of rap artists that distinguish our local scenes and have broadly – and I mean very broadly – come up with four different factions.”
How Often Are People Filing Claims Against the Council for Tripping on Tree Roots?
Late last year, the council’s chief executive was quoted as saying he’d cut down every “roadside tree” in the city to mitigate the risk of personal injury claims against the council.
Would You Like to Help Revive Our Cycle Collision Tracker?
We’re looking to spin off this tool for collecting data on cycling safety in the city. Anyone interested in getting involved is invited to a workshop on 18 March.
Council Briefs: Making Harold’s Cross “Age-Friendly”, Beach Pollution, and Dead Swans
At a recent meeting of Dublin City Council’s South East Area Committee, these were among the issues that councillors for the local area discussed.
Questions Around Social Housing Provision in Planned “Connolly Quarter”
Rather than creating 75 permanent social homes, there’s a chance developers will instead lease them to the council for 15 years, according to planning documents.
After Election Reprieve, Big Ballymun Land Sale Likely Back on the Agenda
Councillors face a choice: to sell the land, perhaps, and use the money for much-needed community facilities. Or to keep the land, perhaps, for much-needed affordable or social homes.
Election Gives Hope to Campaigners Pushing for Changes to Revitalise Dublin Nightlife
During the campaign, several parties promised Give Us The Night they’d work to reform licensing laws if they made it into government.
Disagreement Over Who Should Run Council-Owned Fruit and Veg Market
Handing it over to a private operator would drive up prices and drive out small traders, say some councillors. Dublin City Council says it can set conditions when seeking operators.
Why Do Some of Dublin’s Bus Stops Face Away from the Road?
Several bus stops around the city, mysteriously, face not towards the road so travellers can see when their bus is coming, but backwards.