“Is there going to be anything done with Aldborough House?” a reader asked. “It seems a great shame to let it go to waste.” So, we thought we’d do an update.
Author Archives: Cónal Thomas
Cónal Thomas is a city reporter for Dublin Inquirer.
Posted inThe Dish
In Phibsboro, a New Deli For a Changing Neighbourhood
Grace and David Lambert saw the need for a deli with all manner of fresh and local produce. Enter, their new store: Bang Bang.
Posted inUnreal Estate
What’s Happening on Dawson Street?
If you’ve recently found yourself on Dawson Street, you’ll have noticed the mound of rubble where a large office block once stood.
Posted inCulture Desk
On Henrietta Street, Grab Great Art and Help the Homeless
For between €10 and €40, you can pick up pieces of art by great Dublin artists. And all the money is due to go to the Irish Housing Network.
Posted inCulture Desk
On Sheriff Street, a Sculptor Plies His Trade
You’ve probably seen John Coll’s work about town. His most famous? The canal-side sculptures of writers Brendan Behan and Patrick Kavanagh. At the moment, he’s working on a more contemporary subject.
Posted inThe Dish
On Leeson Street, the Little Kitchen Challenges Its Big Sister
The Vintage Kitchen, one of the city’s most desirable dining spots, has spun off a sister restaurant. This one: the Little Kitchen. But is it really possible to clone a thoroughbred?
Posted inCity Desk
Will Dublin See the Return of the Public Toilet?
Dublin City Council is considering a plan that would provide for public toilets. But is there a reason we got rid of them all in the first place? And would we even use them?
Posted inCulture Desk
Brushing Up: Have You Ever Spotted Dublin’s Last Imperial Statue?
The government, filled with anticipation of the forthcoming commemoration of the 1916 Rising, is also hosting a grand old statue of Prince Albert.
Posted inCity Desk
At 95, a Dublin Solicitor Looks Back on Lifetime of Law
David Bell represented smugglers during the Emergencia, glimpsed John F. Kennedy and served as Taxing Master of the High Court. And he’s not done yet.