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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How to Cook Medieval Beef Pottage
In medieval Ireland, wealth was invested in cows, which were used to pay fines, rents, and pleas – and, of course, to serve in rich stews like this one.
How Much Does a Bed in a Homeless Hostel Cost the Council?
Figures suggest that what the council pays for homeless-hostel beds has risen. But it’s really hard to tell, which is a problem in itself, councillors say.
Union Says Workers on Trinity College Construction Site Aren’t Being Paid Legal Rates
Neither the contractor nor the subcontractor replied to our queries about the issue. Trinity has appointed the former chair of the Labour Court, Kevin Duffy, to investigate the allegations.
A New Spot Offers Coffee, a Bite to Eat, and Dancing
Mind the Step has a full schedule of dance classes: Lindy hop, salsa, Korean ballet, Tahitian dance, yoga, Brazilian zouk, and zumba.
In Phibsboro, Campaigners Are Optimistic about New Plans for Townscape
Designs are still drafts. But “I think we were all very pleasantly surprised”, says Dorothy Smith, a local artist and member of Reimagining Phibsboro.
A Group in Santry Want a Cohesive Vision for their Village
Locals in Santry count 16 big developments coming down the line. They’re worried, if they get no input, about what the neighbourhood will look like after.
BusConnects Redesigns Bring Relief to Some Neighbourhoods, Disappointment to Others
After reviewing thousands of’ suggestions and complaints, the NTA has been meeting with residents’ groups in some areas to show them updated designs.
The Peeler’s Notebook, Reviewed
More than a factual account of the early years of Dublin’s police, this book is a tour of the foggy streets and dangerous laneways of Ireland’s capital.
Animals, Reviewed
The film is “a tribute to experience, those things in our past and present that made us and shape our future selves”, writes our reviewer.
In Mountjoy Square, Disparate Visions for a Park’s Future
While one residents’ group pushes to have the park restored to its Georgian-era state, others like it better the way it is today, football pitch and all.
In Harold’s Cross, Singer-Songwriter Finds Inspiration in Antique Shop
“I thought, what a cool place to do a song. It was cluttered with all little nice antiques and paintings,” says Pearse McGloughlin.
Dean: Reggie and Chuks Are at the Spearhead of Ireland’s Drill Music Surge
The two young artists collaborate in an uncompromising strand of Irish hip-hop mostly being popularised by teenagers drawn to its short, punchy bars and murky beats.