Why don't councillors talk as much about homelessness at meetings anymore?
For years, homelessness was a standing item on the agenda at most housing committee meetings. But, recently it hasn’t featured as often.
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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. 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.
At National Gallery, an Effort to Bring Visual Art to the Blind
There’s a growing interest in exploring creative ways to make galleries more accessible. The National Gallery, for example, offers touchable guides to an increasing number of its paintings.
Buskers, Dog Poo, and Temple Bar: December’s City Council Meeting
Dublin’s city councillors gathered Monday for their monthly meeting. Here’s what happened.
Big Oops: We Might Have Lost the Plan for Phibsboro
For the last 18 months, Phibsboro residents and local councillors have worked hard to come up with a vision to shape the neighbourhood. They may just have bungled the last step.
Modular Homes for the Homeless: Now Problems in Drimnagh
Dublin City Council’s plan to build 22 modular homes in Ballymun by Christmas sparked protests. Now its effort to put 29 more modulars on a site in Drimnagh have hit some bumps too.
Artists Unite in Call for More Studio Space
More studio spaces close each year, and Dublin artists say something needs to change. But what’s the solution?
Curios About: Dirty Look at the Dáil Day by Ciara Scanlan
In 2011, artist Ciara Scanlan organised Dirty Look at the Dáil Day. Perhaps it’s time to get together and give the government a dirty look again, she suggests. Click through for an instructional video.