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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The Dubliner
When a young Silicon Docks worker finds himself in possession of a homeless man’s ragged Lidl bag, it triggers a series of events that lead him to see Dublin in a new light.
Phoenix Park
As a young man recovers in a Dublin hospital after a fight, he starts to develop some new interests.
The Deep Blue
In a Dublin launderette, a young mother sits with a ball of baby-grows and bibs at her feet when a man in a rumpled Superman costume stumbles through the door.
Special Development Zone
In the outskirts of post-Celtic-Tiger Dublin, a single father drifts through the days, unable to find work, unsure of the future.
In Emergency Accommodation, a Continued Lack of Rights for Residents
As the council struggles to find enough accommodation for a growing number of homeless people, residents’ rights have eroded and housing standards have slipped, say councillors and agencies.
A Dirty Stained-Glass Window Reveals Slice of History
A reader’s question prompted us to research a strip of buildings on Camden Street, and learn about their stained-glass history and Weatherspoons-hotel future.
Elske: Great Books to Buy Your Kids for Christmas
One of our book reviewers, novelist and mother-of-three Elske Rahill, has over the past year compiled a list of tried-and-tested recommendations of children’s books for a range of age groups. Here they are.
Frank: Paris’s Public Transport System Puts Dublin’s to Shame
After COP21 in Paris, and its adoption of a wide-ranging programme to tackle climate change, we’ll need to improve our game.
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.
In Portobello, a New Restaurant Offers Burgers and Steaks
Russell Wilde threw open the doors of Richmond restaurant about two weeks ago. On the menu: high-end dining in a casual environment.