In radio in Ireland, the “accent ceiling” persists
On volunteer-run community radio, there’s room for people with all kinds of accents – but it’s rare to move beyond that.
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Needlework by Deirdre Sullivan, Reviewed
Sullivan’s latest young-adult novel doesn’t just tread dark waters, it dives right in. A multilayered mindscape, it pulls the reader deep into the character’s world, writes reviewer Elske Rahill.
For Homeless Families on Mountjoy Street, a Solution in Sight
It looks like the battle by the homeless families trying to avoid eviction from emergency accommodation is coming to a close.
With Adventure Therapy, At-Risk Youth Climb out of Trouble
Hiking, camping and rock climbing lets teens be kids instead of little hardmen, and teaches them life lessons that Willie Whelan hopes will keep them out of jail.
Who’s Been Lobbying Dublin City Council’s Chief Executive?
Apparently, very few of Owen Keegan’s meetings count as lobbying under new legislation designed to bring more transparency to who is influencing our public officials.
Who Replaces Local Councillors Who Move To The Dail?
This year, it looks like six Dublin city councillors will leave City Hall for the glories of the Dáil. So, what’s the process for replacing them?
Mapped: How Much Should You Earn to Live in Different Parts of Dublin?
If you’re not supposed to spend more than 30 percent of your income on housing, how much would you have to earn to rent a one-bedroom apartment?
Zoë’s Dublin Diary: Needlework, Learn from Banter, Miso-Making, and More
Our picks for what to do this week. One a day. Poetry and stories with Pettycash, a one-off miso workshop, and films on memory at IMMA.
Roe: On the #NotAllMen Trope, and a Wary Dater
Advice columnist Roe McDermott responds to one reader’s issue with the #NotAllMen trope on Twitter, and another reader who wonders if she should listen to warnings from her new guy’s female friends.
Why Have So Many of Dublin’s Fountains Run Dry?
One of our readers asked why many of Dublin’s fountains seem to be suffering from neglect.
In Ballymun, the Art of Concrete News and Concrete People
A selection of Seamus Kelly’s photographs from a decade of publishing the “Ballymun Concrete News” are on display at Axis: Ballymun until the end of March.
HSE’s Vacant Properties: Could They Be Used for Housing?
A reader asked us to look into how many vacant properties the HSE has in the Dublin area, and whether they could be used for housing. Here’s what we found out.