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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Sharp increase in Dublin councils’ use of notices to move on Travellers, figures suggest
The state has long been criticised for its use of these notices, and the lack of oversight in how they are issued – particularly in a climate of poor housing and site provision for Travellers.
An Artist Takes on the Absurdities of the Irish Public Health System
Among other projects, Áine O’Hara is working on an interactive game show where people can come into the gallery and play to win or lose their health.
Councillors Remain Concerned About Selling Land to Charity That Provides Social Housing
The charity’s CEO says he used an apartment as an office. But “it is supposed to be used for social housing, it should not be an office”, says independent Councillor Anthony Flynn.
A Promised Community Hub on Rutland Street Looks Close – But There Are Fears About Funding
Plans to redevelop Rutland Street School were announced in 2016, as part of the package for the north-east inner-city. Some worry not all the money is there yet to do make it happen.
The Next Stage of the Royal Canal Cycleway Is Due to Open in May, Says Council Official
This phase, which includes 600 metres of segregated cycle track, runs from Sheriff Street Upper, along the banks of the canal, up over the railway lines, and joins up to Newcomen Bridge.
As the South Inner-City Changes, Some Community Organisations Are Struggling to Find Space
Solas, a youth project in the Liberties, is currently scattered across three different buildings that aren’t suitable, says CEO Eddie D’Arcy.
Sam: What The Journal Has Learnt So Far in Its Search for a Different Way to Fund Journalism
The Noteworthy experiment has seen achievements, but also difficulties. It’s still too early to declare it a success or a failure, says Journal Media Managing Editor Susan Daly.
What’s the Quid Pro Quo in Dublin’s Link-Up with Mastercard?
When the local authorities’ Smart Dublin initiative wanted more data on spending in the city, it teamed up with the credit-card company. Here’s a look at their collaboration.
Doireann: Who Should Police the Police?
Reform of the Garda-oversight bodies is coming – if the election doesn’t derail it, writes a senior research and policy officer with the Irish Council for Civil Liberties.
In Blackpitts, Dubliners are Invited to Build Their Own Air-Pollution Sensors
Jeffrey Roe is running a workshop at the TOG Hackerspace next month for those interested in making their own sensors, to track air pollution in their neighbourhoods.
It was 100 years ago that the Tricolour was first raised over City Hall
These days it’s Ed Bowden, a member of Vexillology Ireland, who’s in charge of the city’s flags, including the tricolour fluttering over Dame Street.
Dean: Aoife Nessa Frances Has Made the First Great Irish Album of the Decade
“If a good new song is one you think you’ve heard before, then these cuts already feel as classic as a knitted jumper.”