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On Thomas Street, a fashionista curates and breathes new life into second-hand clothing
“This is the first place I come to when I need to buy clothes,” says customer Ana Cristina da Silva.
Residents call on council to move more quickly to replace trees it cuts down on their streets
“Five years is a long time to be looking at a stump,” says Phibsboro resident Jonathan Healy. The council says it’s working on updating its tree strategy.
Airlines are still blocking some children returning home to Ireland from boarding
To solve the problem, a petition is asking the government to bring in a “residency confirmation letter in an electronic format for non-EU minors”.
In Stoneybatter, a cafe owner is building the biggest collection of made-in-Ireland hot sauces
Why? “I just love hot sauce,” says Mark Cronin, the proprietor at Bismarck.
Time for Trinity College Dublin to build student accommodation on land in Santry Demesne, councillor says
“It’s effectively sitting on residentially zoned land, it just isn’t right.” A spokesperson for the college says it’s considering its options for this parcel.
An Bord Pleanála approves plans for 170 apartments in Clonsilla
The planned new homes are to be spread across seven blocks to the front and rear of the Clonsilla Inn.
Government plans new system to “detain” some people who come to Ireland seeking asylum
The previous government’s programme pledged to end direct provision. This one’s takes a decidedly different tone towards some people seeking asylum.
As strategy to end youth homelessness reaches end, many of its promises remain unfulfilled
Of 27 actions, seven have been completed. And the number of people aged 18–24 who are homeless rose 33 percent between 2022 and 2024.
Judicial review launched over Dirty Old Tower that provides access to Clongriffin train station
“It’s an enormous problem, the entire basis of the zoning in the area was about the provision of a new train station access.”
In Fairview, an artist elevates his chosen icons
“They are the people I want to portray and liken to those important figures from art back then,” says Jordan Cassidy.
Council lays out timeline for building flagship housing scheme at Emmet Road in Inchicore
Construction works to ready the site for 578 social and cost-rental apartments are now set to begin in March, according to a presentation to councillors.