health Could an alternative to methadone give people in recovery more control over their present – and future? Nicknamed “liquid handcuffs”, methadone can require daily doses at a pharmacy or clinic, making education, employment, or even a holiday hard to grasp. Eoin Glackin Jan 9, 2026
vacancy Why is the council sitting on long-vacant and derelict buildings? Is the issue paperwork? Attention and will? Money? The department? Laoise Neylon Jan 9, 2026
Things To Do Things To Do: Stay out late, admire a boxcar, hear an “agri-diesel” rock opera Our latest recommendations, and community noticeboard listings. Michael Lanigan Jan 8, 2026
Culture Desk Curios About: Our Summer by Nerosunero Of his work, Nerosunero says: “There is always an element of sharpness, but that comes with a bit humanity.” Square in the Circle Oct 7, 2015
Culture Desk Curios About: Don’t Harangue People by Francis Quinn Of his work, Quinn says: “It has elements of surreality to it, a Boschian logic and the clean line quality of Northern European print.” Square in the Circle Sep 30, 2015