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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Cartoon of the Week: Basic Maths
Dublin’s housing crisis, illustrated. Our first cartoon by Harry Burton.
How’s The Kevin Street Library Coming Along?
Kevin Street Library closed in 2013 for renovations. What’s taking so long?
Wanted: Dubliners to Share Stuff With
Bernie Brannick and Eoghan Parle set up the WeShare Dublin group because helping out your neighbours can make people happier. They’re open to new members.
In Temple Bar, an Effort to Erase a “Repeal the 8th” Mural
Some believe the effort is politically motivated as previous murals at the Project Arts Centre didn’t face complaints about a lack of planning permission.
Which Dublin Neighbourhoods Have the Most Vacant Homes?
The two Dublin areas with the highest proportions of vacant dwellings aren’t exactly synonymous with vacancy.
Roe: On Dealing with Surprising Scars and Body Shapes
Our advice columnist counsels one man on explaining old self-harm scars to new partners, and another on how to react upon realising a dating-site profile was misleading.
From Bray, a Milder Kimchi for the Irish Market
Have you noticed that there’s more kimchi on menus these days? Aoife Martinho and Dom Breslin have come up with a local version they hope will catch on.
In Ballyfermot, Community Radio Makes a Comeback
When West Dublin Access Radio shut down at the end of 2014, it left a gap. From a small windowless room, Together FM is trying to fill it.
In the City, Musicians Struggle to Find Places to Practice
In densely populated neighbourhoods, there are rules, there are neighbours, and there is always somebody you might annoy.
Curios About: Wall of Valhalla by Paul McGrane
Artist Paul McGrane says he wants viewers to feel they have entered a fantastical realm of colour and movement. Click through for the full painting.
Zoë’s Dublin Diary: Brittlefield, Repeater Day Party, and Paul McVeigh
Go see how photographer Pieter Hugo explores identity in parts of post-colonial Africa, bring your own beer to Repeater’s Saturday party, and more.
Andy: There Are Bad Side Effects to Greater Student Loans
They’re obstacles for low-income aspiring students, they feed inequality, and they debase the fabric of society, says political economy lecturer Andy Storey.