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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Council Short Takes: Phibsboro, Poolbeg, Wolfe Tone Park and the Coach Houses
Dublin City Council had its monthly meeting Monday. Here’s what happened with some of the issues we’ve been following.
For Dublin’s Homeless, a Precarious Right to Vote
In theory, homeless people have the right to vote. But once it gets down to the details, many say they wouldn’t know where to start to exercise that right.
Is This Website Inviting Muslims to Ireland or Trolling?
Promising Muslims a “New Golden Age of Islam” if they immigrate to Ireland, a website and linked Facebook account have generated some rather heated discussions online recently.
Dara: Without Money to Spend, Dublin’s City Centre Is a Hostile Place
Dara Quigley asks why, for those with little spare cash, Dublin’s centre is so unwelcoming. And why do we put up with it?
Left Out: Should Politicians Make More Effort to Canvass Apartments?
If you live in an apartment, you probably haven’t been canvassed in the election build-up. Is that a relief, or a sign that apartment dwellers matter less than those in houses?
Brushing Up: Have You Ever Spotted Dublin’s Last Imperial Statue?
The government, filled with anticipation of the forthcoming commemoration of the 1916 Rising, is also hosting a grand old statue of Prince Albert.
One Marine Biologist Seeks to Put Seaweed Back on the Dinner Table
Always wondered how to use seaweed in your cooking? You can sprinkle it over chips, add it to your pasta, or stir into your chili con carne, says seaweed seller Paul O’Connor.
Curios About: Grotesque Beauty by Ciaran Bowen
If you’re asking whether this is a sculpture or a painting, then artist Ciaran Bowen says he’ll be satisfied.
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, art and more.
As Other Parties Pledge to Fight Religious Discrimination in Schools, Fine Gael Stands Alone
Most Dublin primary schools are Catholic, and they can legally favour Catholic children when deciding who they will admit. Most parties say this needs to change.
Andy: Here’s Why Dubliners Should Care About a Mayo Natural Gas Field
Far from being a triumph, the coming on stream of Corrib gas represents the culmination of a long process of what can only be described as economic treason, writes UCD political economy lecturer Andy Storey.
On Drury Street, a Blues Singer with a Love of Mystery
“Never give the full truth. You should always keep something back. Always, keep the mystery alive,” says Bam Artist Artiste.