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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Fair play: at 96, a footballer looks back
Edmond Sheeran first played for Shamrock Rovers FC in 1938. He was 18 years old.
At “His Food” on Moore Street, a Balkan Meat Feast
“If you eat lunch in here you don’t need to have any dinner,” says owner Hamo Muhadzic.
Council Puts Pedestrians at Heart of New Vision for City Centre
Lots of those pet peeves you have about walking around, or hanging around, in the city’s centre? The council has a new long-term plan to tackle them.
Curios About: Row of Houses in Dublin 4 by Ciarán Doyle
There are lots of paintings of rural Ireland, but fewer of its urban centres, writes the artist. “My paintings are trying to observe and document what Dublin is like” now, he says.
It’s Rutting Season, so Stop with the Deer Selfies
Hundreds of visitors descend on the Phoenix Park’s deer every month with carrots and crisps and cameras. The DSPCA says park authorities need to put a stop to it.
Vacancy Watch: The Legal Eagle Revamp Gets Underway
Work is underway, says Brian Montague one of the owners of The Legal Eagle pub on Chancery Place. It’s been delayed but not forgotten.
Danger for Cyclists: the Luas Tracks on James’ Street
On a strip on James’ Street where cyclists and the Luas are supposed to share the road, many on bikes opt to take to the pavement instead.
Early Designs Unveiled For New City Library on Parnell Square
Earlier this week, Dublin’s head librarian unveiled the latest designs for the planned grand central library on Parnell Square. Here’s what it looks like.
Edge of Heaven, Reviewed
In this video, writer Dave Lordan reviews the sci-fi novel “Edge of Heaven” by R.B. Kelly, published in Dublin by Liberties Press.
Which Councillors Go to the Most Meetings, Updated
Which Dublin city councillors went to the most meetings in the first half of this year? An update on councillor attendance.
Cartoon of the Week: Road Works
Have you seen Dublin’s streets lately? This week’s cartoon from illustrator Harry Burton.