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. To help you make the most of your fun time.
After Holiday Amid Refugee Crisis, Dublin Man Spreads the Word
Pat Muldowney doesn’t consider himself an activist. But accidentally helping to feed hundreds of desperate refugees on a Greek holiday island opened his eyes to the crisis.
From Pumpkin to Coconut, a New Breed of Marshmallow
Delish Melish marshmallows come in flavours including beet-and-lime, made from real beets and limes, and vanilla-and-rhubarb, made from home-grown rhubarb.
Is It Time We Learnt to Love Methadone?
Methadone maintenance programmes have a bad reputation. But is it fair?
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.
A Community Group Struggles to Revive Wolfe Tone Park
What once was a grassy community park is now a gravel lot used for parking, portable toilets and ticketed events. Residents want to restore it to what it once was.
A New Bike-Share Scheme Rolls Into Town
GreenBikeClub plan to launch in October with all the mod cons, offering glow-in-the-dark green cycles that aren’t limited to docking stations.
Councillor Sets Sights on Vacant Upper Storeys
In the coming months, expect to hear more ideas from councillors on how to tap in to underused inner-city buildings in Dublin.
In Rathmines, a Fresh Take on Music Lessons
At the Music Institute in Rathmines, Dublin’s finest musicians are looking to pass on their skills and love of the notes.
Skip the Chicken Fillet Roll, There’s a Better Sandwich
Skip the chicken fillet roll, there’s something far more interesting to be had at the Ugly Ducklings in George’s Street Arcade and the Epicurean Food Hall, writes Sarah Maria Griffin.
Frank: For Pedestrians’ Sake, Tear Down Those Guardrails
Transfixed like a rabbit in headlamps by the fear of being sued for damages, engineers are still applying old thinking – as exemplified by new guardrails near St Stephen’s Green, writes Frank McDonald.
Silly Daddy: Is It Okay to Bully the Great White Pig?
Peppa Pig is a child-charmer of international fame. She preaches sharing, recycling, jumping in muddy puddles and a significant dose of man-bashing to boot.