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.
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Councillors Defer Vote on Budget Amid Challenges with Funding
The draft 2020 budget points to a funding system “that does not provide the required financial resources to sustain Dublin City Council services”, says council chief Owen Keegan’s report.
Estimated Cost of Proposed White-Water Rafting Centre Spirals Upwards
When council officials floated the plan back in January, the price tag was €12m. When a council committee heard more about it last week, the cost had risen to €22.8m.
Should Job Adverts Have to Include Salaries?
In a survey of more than 1,000 recent adverts for jobs in Dublin, two-thirds didn’t say the wage. Some say that’s private, others that it should be public.
On Merrion Square, a College Looks to Revive Salon Culture
The hope is to recreate the 19th-century salons hosted by Lady Jane Wilde, also known as Speranza. A recent Saturday was the first event.
A historian looks deeper into how Dublin doubled in size
Michael Branagan scoured archives at home and abroad for six years to research how the landmass of the city changed over the centuries.
A Block of Homes in Dublin 4 Has Been Empty for Two Years
A spokesperson for Hibernia REIT, which owns the homes, says they needed repairs and will be back on the market to rent next month.
What Help Does the State Offer the Children It Raises, Once They Turn 18?
Those advocating for children leaving state care have tried repeatedly to highlight issues with the aftercare policies, and how they’re resourced.
Anseo, Reviewed
Úna-Minh Kavanagh’s memoir tells of her adoption in Vietnam, upbringing in Kerry and move to Dublin – and it’s a celebration of the Irish language, writes our reviewer.
Council Briefs: Mapping Culture, a Makeover for Kimmage, and Monitoring in Ringsend
Whether parking is the best use for a council-owned site in Beggars Bush was also among the issues Dublin city councillors discussed at meetings recently.
Doireann: These Are Your Rights If You Report a Crime to Gardaí
There needs to be a Victims’ Rights Ombudsman, who can oversee complaints by victims where their rights are not upheld, writes a senior policy officer with ICCL.
Black-Mould Brie, Anyone? An Art Project Comes to the City
Artist Avril Corroon’s exhibition of toxic cheese wheels, made from mould in Dublin and London’s apartments and workplaces, opens soon at the LAB Gallery.
Some Residents Have Ideas for Local Metrolink Station – They Just Wish TII Would Listen
Plans to put the Collins Avenue Station under the lawn of Our Lady of Victories, and to have a shaft popping up out of Albert College Park need fixing, residents say.