City Desk Ballymun and Finglas to get the least council investment in projects in the coming years The area has been allocated just 2 percent of the pot of capital funding – not including housing – over the next three years. Lois Kapila Apr 15, 2026
road safety Council should look, again, at London-style system to force companies to use safer trucks in the city, councillors urge The death of Johnny Santos Xavier De Abreu while cycling in the city recently was a reminder of the risk posed by heavy goods vehicles, a motion said. Sam Tranum Apr 15, 2026
immigrant life A woman and her child signed up for “voluntary return” – a homeless shelter in Mauritius was their option She and her young son sought asylum in Ireland. But besides a brief victory at the court, their case has passed through a carousel of rejections. Shamim Malekmian Apr 15, 2026
City Desk What’s the best way to tell area residents about plans for a new asylum shelter nearby? The government should tell communities directly about plans for new asylum shelters, some activists and politicians say. Shamim Malekmian Apr 23, 2025
The Dish At Jervis, spreading the joy of mango season “The mangoes in the supermarkets are … not as sweet.” Lois Kapila Apr 23, 2025
Fingal Rules on installation of drone food-delivery bases in Dublin remain in dispute The current skirmish is over a Manna base at Junction 6 in Blanchardstown. Sunni Bean Apr 23, 2025
Culture Desk Council plans to turn St Werburgh’s church into 250-seat venue The idea is for this spot next to Dublin Castle to host choirs, chamber music, trad music, poetry performances, and more. Michael Lanigan Apr 23, 2025