Dublin City Council, again, bans poster to spare US president's feelings

Even a version which made no direct reference to Trump and removed his image, and simply read: “No welcome for warmongers” was turned down.

Eoin Glackin Sep 11, 2026

Dublin City Council

Despite angry row at City Hall, local councillors all back proposed Finglas boxing club move

Councillors traded insults at their monthly meeting Monday. The reason is rooted in council procedures, which most councillors want changed.

Laoise Neylon Sep 11, 2026

cycle parking

Council's effort to install bike bunkers is facing pushback from car owners

"As you can imagine, you've got 20 parking spaces, and we come along and say we're going to take out two of them or something like that to give spaces for people on bikes, it doesn't go down particularly well."

Sam Tranum Sep 11, 2026

cafes

2 articles

City Desk

In Inchicore, a New Cafe Becomes a Neighbourhood Hub

Craig McCarthy launced Boom Coffee four months ago during the pandemic. Since then he’s worked seven days a week to build a hub for locals.

Laoise Neylon Sep 9, 2020

City Desk

These Streets Were Made for Eating: The Battle Over Outdoor Tables

Dublin City Council faces a balancing act. Should it encourage more outdoor seating, or would that frustrate already cramped pedestrians?

Louisa McGrath Jul 9, 2015