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: What to Do This Week
Our pick of the week’s events in Dublin. One per day. To help you make the most of your fun time. Film, art, music and more.
As Rent Rises, Block T Faces Exit From Smithfield
At the moment, about 120 creatives from web developers to performers work in the Block T building on all kinds of projects. They’re looking for a new home.
The Story Collector: Preserving the Monto’s Working-Class History
For 40 years, Terry Fagan has been gathering stories, letters, photos, books, coins and other artefacts from his North Inner City neighbourhood.
On Little Green Street, an early house reopens
The Capel on Little Green Street reopened about three weeks ago after a refurb. So what’s it like now on a Saturday morning?
Who’s Lobbied Dublin City Council in the Last Few Months?
As of late on Tuesday night, 20 organisations had filed returns to say that they lobbied Dublin city officials or councillors in the last months of 2015.
Curios About: Kathleen Daly by Ciara Harrison
In her portraits of the widows of the 1916 rising, artist Ciara Harrison seeks to capture the complex emotions of those who were left behind. This is just a detail – click through to see the whole portrait.
Dublin City Council Pushes Forward on Plan for 1,345 Homes
At their monthly meeting on Monday, councillors voted to press ahead with the first major Dublin City Council housing project since the economic crash.
Roe: Teaching the Children Well and Navigating Crushes
Roe advises a woman on whether she can leave her kids’ sex education up to the internet, and a man on what to do about his crush on someone who’s not his “lawfully wedded ride”.
Zoë’s Dublin Diary: What to Do This Week
Our pick of the week’s events in Dublin. One per day. To help you make the most of your fun time. Film, music, gaming and more.
On Leeson Street, the Little Kitchen Challenges Its Big Sister
The Vintage Kitchen, one of the city’s most desirable dining spots, has spun off a sister restaurant. This one: the Little Kitchen. But is it really possible to clone a thoroughbred?
Will Dublin See the Return of the Public Toilet?
Dublin City Council is considering a plan that would provide for public toilets. But is there a reason we got rid of them all in the first place? And would we even use them?
There’s a New Cycling and Pedestrian Officer in Town
Dublin City Council has filled its Cycling and Walking Promotion Officer position. We’re not allowed to interview her for the next few months, but here’s what we know.