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 Agree Motion to Get Rid of Bench Next to Grand Canal in Portobello
Some local residents say the bench needs to go, to end regular disturbances in the early hours. Others say they’d prefer if the bench stayed.
An Exhibition Maps the Mind of an Unconventional Architect
Architect Marion Mahony Griffin “thought very deeply about things” – from the human relationship with nature, to community planning.
Residents Consider the Outline of Hines’ Plans for Giant Dublin 8 Sites
Sharing its vision so far for the Player Wills and Bailey Gibson sites was a welcome first step, said one councillor. “But the devil will be in the details.”
Cover image for Dublin Inquirer print edition #40
O ur world is growing smaller and today there are more interracial and intercontinental marriages than ever before, but getting a visa for a spouse can be like twisting your arm.
Suzy Suzy, Reviewed
This novel is “an inventive and wickedly funny take on surviving the teenage years”. “It is a hard-hitting read … well worth your time”, writes our reviewer.
Will Fewer Car Parking Spaces in New Apartments Blocks Mean Fewer Cars?
Experts say there are both push and pull factors that help determine whether people abandon cars, or just hustle harder to park up nearby instead.
An Inchicore Brewery Adds Bread to Its Beer Recipe
“We’re highlighting the fact of food waste,” says Cathal O’Donoghue, of Rascals Brewing, “and I think people like that idea.”
Sick of Noise, Residents near Dominick Street Block Entrance to Building Site
Those protesting say they’ve struggled to open communication with the firm that is building student accommodation just off Dominick Lane.
Council Briefs: On Selling Council Land, and the Future of DublinBikes
Some councillors want to put the sale of a small plot of council land back on the agenda. They talked about that, and more, at Monday’s south-east area meeting.
Council Briefs: On Adding More Greenery in Stoneybatter, and Social Housing
Councillors in the Central Area met on Tuesday and talked, among other things, about plans to ask those in Stoneybatter where they’d like more plants and greenery.
A New Academy Aims to Spread the Circular Economy
The Rediscovery Centre in Ballymun houses four social enterprises with reuse and repair at their hearts. The team wants to help others pursue the same goals.
Ebun: On Dealing with Hateful Harassment
A woman and her partner often face harassment when going out together in their local area. How should they respond? they wonder. Ebun offers some advice.