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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Roe: How To Tell If He’s in an Open Marriage or Just Cheating
Roe answers questions from a woman wondering about her guy’s status, and another letter writer who wonders how lesbians lose their virginity.
Dublin Strolls by Gregory and Audrey Bracken, Reviewed
We are fortunate that Dublin is such a walkable city so far as capitals go, writes Emma Gilleece. What better way to enjoy it than with this handy-sized book of architectural strolls?
Curios About: Washed Out Season by Derval Freeman
Inspired by the woods, incorporating pine needles, reminiscent of a Turner: here is a detail of the latest in our series of works by Dublin artists. Click through to see the whole painting.
Zoë’s Dublin Diary: Vice & Verses, Tax Justice Photo Exhibit, and More
Musicians and storytellers team up for Vice & Verses, a photo exhibit shows the faces of tax injustice, and more. Our picks for what to do this week, one a day.
On Sandymount Strand, A Meeting of Fire Artists
Fire performers meet regularly to practice on Sandymount Strand, which is well-suited for the purpose, with a large body of water nearby in case something goes wrong.
Will a Pledge to Help House the Homeless Get Anywhere?
More than 1,000 people have offered to help do up empty council houses or “voids” for homeless families. But it’s unclear if this effort will gain traction.
Andy: the Arms Trade and Tax Avoidance Meet in Ireland
It is bad enough that Ireland facilitates tax avoidance, but it is even worse that it facilitates the business of death.
Have Your Say on the Plaza-fication of College Green
Most of what was said at Monday’s launch of the College Green public consultation has been said before, but there were a few new details.
The Grangegorman Squat, Round Two: Resistance, Circus and Hope
Squatters were evicted from the property last year. It was sold and left vacant for months, and now it’s been reoccupied. In a time of housing shortage, it’s home to at least 30 people – and soon, perhaps, more.
The Creeping Influence of Corn-Tortilla Lovers
Phil Martin and Lily Ramirez-Foran are on a mission to get Dubliners to appreciate the earthy flavours of real corn tortillas.
At Basin View, Block T Hopes to Rise Again
The arts group has found a new space in Dublin 8, and is now trying to raise money to make it look like home.
At the Chester Beatty Library, Idiots and Chancers
A performer brings an ancient Japanese art of comic storytelling to Dublin, as part of the Experience Japan festival, which runs until 23 April.