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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Two Years On, Bridgefoot Street Waits for Its Promised Park
Local residents and councillors have grown concerned about delays. But the council’s head of planning, Richard Shakespeare, says work could start as soon as late October.
Council Brief: New Green Party Councillor Co-opted
Janet Horner took over the north inner-city seat vacated by the Green Party’s Ciarán Cuffe, who has left to serve in the European Parliament.
Doireann: Here’s How the Gardaí Could Tackle Hate Crime Better
Gardaí need to do a better job of taking victims’ reports seriously and gathering data on hate crimes, and they should develop comprehensive rules for responding to such crimes.
Overtourism: Issues, Realities and Solutions, Reviewed
“Like a volcano, overtourism has been threatening to erupt for a very long time” and about three years ago it did, this new collection of academic essays on the subject says.
Personal Journeys in an Unequal City, Reviewed
Those working in Dublin’s north inner-city reflect on its “golden age” of community development – and draw varied lessons that resonate today.
Developers’ Proposed Changes to Newmarket Plans Raise Alarm
New drawings for a building proposed for the site of the old Green Door Market omit the phrase “indoor market” and now call the space “retail”.
How to Cook Medieval Muntelate
To start with “take veel other[wise] motoun and smyte it to gobettes”, an early version of this lamb recipe says.
Before Cleaning up Massive Illegal Dump, Council Officials Tease Out What Might Replace It
Local groups and residents have different ideas for what the community in north Dublin needs: whether housing, a community centre, or a well-maintained park.
Councillors Want to Claw Back Oversight of Parnell Square Library Project
A company offered to raise private funds to pay for the project, but hasn’t – and with the council now facing growing costs, councillors want closer monitoring.
In Donnybrook, a Theatre Company Brings Local History to Life
The Beaver Row Heritage Players’ most recent project is a documentary on the history of the Donnybrook Cemetery and the people who have tended to it over the years.
For over 55s, finding time for a bit of bowls
“It’s good for your heart. It’s good for your legs. It’s good socially. It’s good for everything, as far as I’m concerned,” says Therese Ryan.
“Pushed Out” of the Workforce in Middle Age, Derek Byrne Finds Inspiration for His First Play
“Shadows” tells the story of of two ex-lovers who meet in an alleyway, at a popular “cruising” spot for gay men. It’s set to premiere at the Dublin Fringe Festival next month.