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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Danger for Cyclists: Here’s a Place to Avoid, Part II
We’ve found an intersection in Rathmines that could do with some adjustments to make it safer for cyclists.
Please Can We Have Somewhere to Sit Down in the City?
A lack of public seating makes city centres a struggle for elderly people, less comfortable for homeless people, and a drag for younger people. So isn’t about time we had more of seats?
Curios About: In Blue by Derick Smith
This work draws something from the colour palette of neo-impressionism, the formality of abstract expressionism and the aesthetics of contemporary street art, according to artist Derick Smith.
An Effort to Get Phibsboro Plan Back on the Council’s Agenda
Setting a vision for the area is even more important now that the sale of the Phibsboro Shopping Centre to a developer has been agreed.
From Vine to Wine in County Dublin: Lusca
Yes, there are Irish wines. David Llewellyn makes them from grapes he grows in his County Dublin vineyard, and sells them at off-licences and markets in city. His best so far? His 2014 cabernet-merlot, he says.
Curios About: Window by Fiona Naomi Cashell
In her work, artist Fiona Naomi Cashell captures the peace she found in an empty expanse of beach.
Zoë’s Dublin Diary: What to Do This Week
Our pick of the week’s events in Dublin. One per day. Films, gigs, gaming, art exhibitions and more.
Muslims in Ireland: Past and Present, Reviewed
If you want to understand the complex identities, origins, and beliefs of Ireland’s Muslims, and their contributions to the country throughout history, start with this book.
Better Bicycle Parking Must Begin at Home
The city needs more secure cycle parking – not just on the street, but also in apartment complexes. How can we get apartment-block owners to invest in it?
Andy: Is a Couple Making €140,000 Really in the “Squeezed Middle”?
Under the guise of helping the “squeezed middle”, the government is funneling money upwards to the elite while deepening deprivation for those on the bottom rungs of Irish society.
Roe: Good Etiquette for Casual Sex and STIs
How should you handle that talk with a partner about STI testing? How can you navigate a healthy, fun, no-strings-attached sexual relationship? Our advice columnist Roe McDermott has the answers.
Dinosaurs on Other Planets by Danielle McLaughlin, Reviewed
Fractured family relationships form the heart of this debut collection, eleven short stories shot through with moments of sadness, longing, and resignation.