Why don't councillors talk as much about homelessness at meetings anymore?
For years, homelessness was a standing item on the agenda at most housing committee meetings. But, recently it hasn’t featured as often.
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On South William Street, an Art Exhibition Takes Aim at Shame
The Cock and Pussy Manifesto, which includes equal numbers of artworks devoted to female genitalia and male genitalia, runs until 23 September at Gallery X.
Dublin City Council Is Considering Putting 30km/h Limits on More Streets
The council is reviewing the effectiveness of the 30km/h limits put on city streets this year, with an eye to extending the limits to new areas in 2018.
In White Ink, Reviewed
Many of the themes Elske Rahill tackled in her debut novel Between Dog and Wolf – relationships, fertility, sexuality, motherhood – are once again present in her new short-story collection In White Ink, writes Jan Carson.
In Portobello, Two Composers Open a New Recording Studio
After a decade running record label and concert promoter Ergodos from wherever they could, the pair have settled into a more permanent home.
Below Busáras, an old theatre worth revisiting
An exhibition later this month examines the Eblana theatre’s importance and the much-contested but visionary scheme of Busáras itself.
At SPICEBAG, an Anything-Goes Space for New Queer Performers
A crop of queer cabaret nights offer a new guard of performers, eager to embrace eccentricities.
The Land-Hoarder Challenge
Imagine you’ve invested in land in Dublin. How might government policies affect whether you hoard it or not? Play our game to see. Illustrations by Aidan Harte.
A New Group Wants Dubliners to Team Up to Build Their Own Homes
Architect Gregory Jackson wants to roll-out a co-housing project in Foxrock. But there are challenges.
In Phibsboro, a New Flea Market Encourages Haggling
Michael Higgins has been inspired by the ethos of flea markets elsewhere to set up a one in Phisboro, with few rules but mandatory baking.
Roe: On the Memory of a Break-in, and on Kissing Anxiety
One reader asks for advice on how to deal with a lingering anger at a violation by a past boyfriend. Another says she feels threatened by kisses.
Andy: Should Ireland Host the Men’s Rugby World Cup?
Hosting large sports events bring risks as well as rewards for countries – both of which are likely to be distributed extremely unequally, writes UCD political economy lecturer Andy Storey.
