From a Dublin base, an anti-caste influencer grows a global audience

In less than two years, Amit Wasnik has attracted tens of thousands of online followers with his posts focused on the life and ideas of BR Ambedkar.

Lois Kapila Oct 31, 2025

environment

Gardaí are investigating criminal damage to a Rathmines tree

“Dublin’s streets are crying out for more trees but in parts of the city, the ones we have are being hacked to bits,” says Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan.

Laoise Neylon Oct 30, 2025

Vacancy Watch

Vacancy Watch: Council sits on disused Dracula house for 11 years as vacancy sucks the lifeblood of the city

Dublin City Council has not yet said what it's going to do with the building.

Laoise Neylon Oct 30, 2025

George's Quay

3 articles

City Desk

What’s Happening With MacTurcaill’s Pub?

Once popular with George’s Quay locals and Trinity students, it closed in March 2015. Now it is “OPENING SOON”, according to a sign in the window. Is it really, though?

Cónal Thomas Sep 8, 2016

Unreal Estate

Around George’s Quay, Waiting for Change

The Screen cinema is closed, Hawkins House is to be demolished, and Luas tracks are being laid. What’s afoot around George’s Quay?

Cónal Thomas Apr 27, 2016

City Desk

Please Accept These Transport Plans or This Could Get Awkward

Dublin City Council and the National Transport Authority want you to weigh in on important traffic changes proposed in the new City Centre Transport Study, but they really hope you’ll answer the right way.

Willy Simon Jun 17, 2015