This podcast trawls through the history of the Docklands, touching on ferryboats, a cargo of dogs, and a giant pile of tripe, to answer a reader’s question about an inconvenience for city pedestrians.
A reader asked on Twitter why the Samuel Beckett and Tom Clarke bridges are so far apart, making for some long walks for pedestrians crossing the Liffey in the Docklands.
So we asked Stephen Bourke to go find the answer for him, a journey which touched on the history of the Docklands, the ferryboat business, a pile of tripe, and plans for two new bridges.
Stephen wrapped up what he found into a 16-minute programme, which we’re presenting here as the pilot episode for what we envision becoming a monthly podcast, No Stupid Questions. Have a listen, and let us know what you think.
It’s meant to be a forum for sharing ideas, and knowledge – and working together to push for change.
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