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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Zoë’s Dublin Diary: Housing Action, Prokofiev and Powerviolence
Our picks for what to do in Dublin from 27 January to 2 February. The best event each day.
As “SOBO” Develops, Some City Quay Locals Worry About Future
Construction is underway in the area that some developers have renamed “SOBO”, or South of Beckett O’Casey. But long-time local residents aren’t completely happy with how it’s all going.
After a Death, Calls for a Safe Place to Race Scramblers
Could a new track in Cherry Orchard be a solution to unsafe off-road quad bikes and scramblers? It’s one option that Dublin City Council is considering.
A Dublin Chef Rustles up the Taste of Pomerania
You don’t even know where Pomerania is, do you? But if you go to one of chef Eric Heilig’s monthly pop-up meals, you’ll know what it tastes like.
Insect Literature by Lafcadio Hearn, Reviewed
This eclectic bundle of essays, translations, myths and folktales, is all tied together by one unlikely theme.
Andy: How Ireland Helps Spread Inequality at Home and Away
That Ireland is an increasingly unequal society is probably not news to most people. What may be less well known is the role Ireland plays in facilitating the rise of global inequality, says political economist Andy Storey.
Sam: The Sindo’s Shameful Fearmongering
The newspaper published a story headlined “Poll: Terrorists Hide Among Our Refugees”. The headline was absolute garbage, and the article wasn’t much better. Here’s why.
Dara: 6 Years Suffering the Violence of 1,000 Economic Cuts
These days – the poor, the working poor, the working class, the middle-class – almost all of us are screwed. The wealth is trickling upwards to a very few.
What’s Happening on Dawson Street?
If you’ve recently found yourself on Dawson Street, you’ll have noticed the mound of rubble where a large office block once stood.
On Henrietta Street, Grab Great Art and Help the Homeless
For between €10 and €40, you can pick up pieces of art by great Dublin artists. And all the money is due to go to the Irish Housing Network.
Curios About: Alice by Larry Dunne
Artist Larry Dunne uses Alice in Wonderland and pandas to explore the chaos of life in the face of death. Click through for the full image.
On Sheriff Street, a Sculptor Plies His Trade
You’ve probably seen John Coll’s work about town. His most famous? The canal-side sculptures of writers Brendan Behan and Patrick Kavanagh. At the moment, he’s working on a more contemporary subject.