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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Which Dublin City Councillors Attend Council Meetings Most and Least?
In 2015, some councillors made it to more than 90 percent of meetings. Others made it to less than 60 percent of those they were supposed to attend.
Is There Any Logic to Kicking Dogs Out of Dublin Pubs?
If your dog or cat is healthy, it’s not that risky to have them around when you go to grab a pint. So what’s the HSE thinking?
How to Dance the Blues on Thomas Street
On Thursday evenings, the dance club Downtown Blues commandeers the top floor of Arthur’s Pub to teach Dubliners how to slink and slide along to blues music.
Still Waiting: Was “Modular Housing” Ever Going to Be Done on Time?
People working in the industry say that it was always an impossible mission to get the homes ready before Christmas.
As Boyers Closes, the View From North Earl Street
North Earl Street and Talbot Street could do with some TLC.
Curios About: Land’s End by Billy Kenrick
These are stills from “Land’s End”, an ongoing, cumulative work of photos and video shot at the edge of Ireland, which Kenrick hopes you will experience as a kind of “interior travelogue”.
Roe: On Responding to Sexual Assault, and Open Relationships
Roe responds to one reader who was assaulted by her manager and asks why she feels guilty and ashamed, and another who is trying to navigate an open relationship in a small town.
What’s Going On With Aldborough House?
“Is there going to be anything done with Aldborough House?” a reader asked. “It seems a great shame to let it go to waste.” So, we thought we’d do an update.
A Sultan’s Gift, a Gamelan Ensemble, and a Gig at Arthur’s Pub
A few years ago, you would have been hard pushed to find a Dubliner who knew what gamelan was. Today, there’s something of a scene.
At People’s College, lessons in the love of music
On Parnell Square, a group of dedicated students attend each week to learn how to listen to classical music. Some have been turning up for more than two decades.
Cardboard Crack: A Night Among Dublin’s Magic Players
Since its launch in 1992, Magic: The Gathering has become the most-played trading card game in the world. What’s it all about?
In Phibsboro, a New Deli For a Changing Neighbourhood
Grace and David Lambert saw the need for a deli with all manner of fresh and local produce. Enter, their new store: Bang Bang.