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.
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In Killester, a Proposed Park Would Commemorate the Area’s Connection to the First World War
Recognising Ireland’s fraught relationship with the Great War, the design seeks to strike a neutral and inclusive tone, backers say.
After 50 Years of Dry Cleaning Duvets and Tumble Drying Trousers, a Dublin Washeteria’s Cycle Ends
“It’s an old establishment, it’s part of Inchicore,” says Peter Keegan. “Another story, another chapter.”
Council Floats Idea to Bring More Kayaking, Paddle-Boarding, Canoeing and Other Water Sports to the Grand Canal
The 5km stretch of the canal between Kylemore Road and Portobello could become a “community blueway”, according to a new council-commissioned report.
Face-to-Face Chats at Citizens Information Centres Are Becoming Rarer, as Services Shift to Phone and Internet
“The whole accessibility and easy access to [them] is diminishing,” says Labour Councillor Mary Freehill. “We have never needed it more than we do now.”
In Chapelizod, Residents Plead for a Playground a Child Could Walk to
So they can go play with their families and friends without adding to “the traffic and our own carbon footprint”, says Róisín Walsh.
In Harold’s Cross, Residents and the Climate-Concerned Wonder If Knocking Homes to Rebuild More Densely Is the Best Plan
Adroit Company Ltd has applied for planning permission to demolish 53 homes to build 194 apartments in their place.
Held Up as a Model by Minister, Transport Service for Disabled People Closes Due to Lack of Funding
ACTS, operating on the south side of Dublin, announced on 9 September that it is winding up, unable to pay its debts.
Council Looks to Ease Traffic Out of College Green, Ahead of Bigger Plans
“I think it’s got a huge amount of merit,” said council official Brendan O’Brien, at a recent meeting. “This is really just something that we’re starting to contemplate.
On a private road through North Dublin housing estates, residents dream of a bus service
Northwood Estates is home to thousands, but there aren’t any bus routes running down its main thoroughfare – possibly because it’s not a public street.
In Rialto, a People’s Shed Offers Skill-Sharing for All
Artist Evelyn Broderick, who set it up, says she’s hoping people will come in, sit down for a cuppa, and maybe chat about exchanging skills with her and others.
Prepping for a Farmers’ Market on the Matt’s of Cabra Site
Locals and councillors say they’ll be watching to see whether a farmers’ market will work here – but that, long-term, they’d rather see the derelict site built out.
Council Looks at Options for Filling Hole Inflation Is Tearing in Its Annual Budget
Raising rates and raising the local property tax were among the ideas floated at Monday’s monthly meeting of Dublin City Council.