Across the city, parents snatch their kids out of the way of red-light-breaking drivers
Despite years of talk, a promised national strategy on red-light cameras is yet to be published – let alone implemented.
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Council Approves Plans for New Co-Living Complex in the Liberties
The plans are for a complex with co-living, a hotel, co-working or artists studios, a restaurant, and more. Some politicians and local residents say they hope to appeal the decision.
As Language School Winds Up, Employees Left Wondering About Pay and Students About Fees
The English Studio on Jervis Street closed in mid-March.
Amie: We Need More Debt Relief – Not Just for Homeowners
Debt relief in the current crisis has to go beyond mortgages, to those struggling to cover the basics, writes the author of a recent report on household debt in Ireland.
Vivarium, Reviewed
Vivarium is “a monstrous-child kind of horror film … that doesn’t overstretch its high-concept”, writes our reviewer.
Big Deficit in Dublin City Council Yearly Budget Likely Due to Covid-19
With a drop in rates and other revenue streams – and the need to ramp up some services – the council will have to turn to a bail-out from central government, say councillors.
A view of the quarantined city at night, from “The Best Taxi in Ireland”
“Now, let me know if you see anybody because I certainly don’t,” says Brendan Fox, over a WhatsApp video call, his camera pointed to the road.
A New Poetry Book Explores What Makes Finglas Home
Over the course of two months last year, members of various local community groups began writing about the place they were born or now live. Now they are preparing to launch their book.
In Drimnagh, Group Looks for Joggers to Pick Up Where Council Leaves Off
“People are looking for an excuse to get out and about, so why not double up on your exercise and get a bit of community spirit while you’re at it?” says Eoin Neylon of Tidy Drimnagh.
Are Social Tenants of Approved Housing Bodies Less Secure Than Council Tenants?
Some have raised questions about whether AHBs respond proportionately to issues that come up. Some AHBs say they only move to end tenancies in extreme cases.
Having a Hard Quarantine? Maybe You’d Like to Foster a Puppy, or a Lap Full of Kittens
While loads of people are contacting the DSPCA about adopting pets to keep kids busy while normal life is on hold, the charity is encouraging fostering instead.
How To Cook Medieval Mawmene
Ideas around how food made you feel influenced which ingredients were chosen for medieval recipes. Pick the wrong combo and you might end up inclined to sadness, or bad-tempered.
A Local Directory of the Services and Offers in Neighbourhoods Across the City
We thought it might be useful to bring together in one directory the offers of help, support, errands, classes and odd jobs in the city. We’d love your help sharing it, and adding to it.