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.
Latest news (Page 429)
What’s a Coffee-Brewing Class Like?
At 3FE café, coffee addicts can learn how to make the perfect brew. But beware. The effects are lasting.
Roe: Finish Yourself Off & Wrap Him Up
Columnist Roe McDermott answers a question from a woman who wonders whether it’s okay to finish herself off, and another who has a problem with the pill.
Andy: Silicon Docks Is Built on a Shaky Foundation
The tech boom in Dublin’s docklands has been made possible by a flow of cheap cash from America. But that won’t last forever; interest rates will rise.
The Blue Guitar by John Banville, Reviewed
What saves the reader from growing impatient, even irritable, at the narrator’s self-serving and not entirely reliable ramblings is the writing.
Bob: To Ease Homelessness, We Need Rent Certainty
Until we build more homes, we need to raise the rent supplement, introduce rent certainty and make several other changes, writes Bob Jordan, chief executive of housing charity Threshold.
Opposition to “Favoured” Liffey Cycle Route Grows
The honeymoon period for the “favoured” option for a new Liffey Cycle Route seems to be over. Local residents say it wouldn’t be good for the neighbourhood.
An Idea: Sell Russborough House and Bring the Masters to Dublin
Rather than gradually sell off all of Russborough House’s old master paintings to fund its upkeep, might it be better to just sell the house and bring the paintings to Dublin?
What Makes a Craft Cocktail Crafty?
Two Dublin spots have launched new craft cocktail menus since the end of July, tapping into the buzz around authentic drinks.
In St Andrew’s Church, a New Shrine to Design
In November, St Andrew’s Church will reopen as the new national design centre and host to the flagship show of this year’s Irish Design 2015 programme.
In Struggle Against Dog Poo, Council Staff Go Undercover
Last week, Dublin City Council began a stealthy mission, or if you’re less romantic, “practical enforcement measures”, against dog poo. Watch out for the €150 fines.
In Cabra, the Dublin Circus Project Expands
It’s ramp-it-up time at Dublin Circus Project. Earlier this month, the non-profit group of circus artists opened up new quarters at Bannow Road in Cabra.
Would Increasing the Rent Supplement Increase Rents?
There have been calls to increase rent supplement rates to keep more families from becoming homeless, but Labour Minister Alan Kelly says that would lead to an increase in rents. Is he right?