Tree Protection Orders can be issued be local authorities under the Planning and Development Act 1963 – but they rarely opt to do so.
Author Archives: Gary Ibbotson
Gary is a freelance journalist in Dublin. You can find him @Gary_Ibbo
Posted inThe Dish
On North Circular Road, Brazilian Mini-Pizzas, both Savoury and Sweet
Sampa Foods offers Brazilian specialties from esfihas and Beirutes to snacky coxinhas. It’s hoping to expand to the south side of the city soon, too.
Posted inCulture Desk
An Effort to Help Emerging Musicians Fades
When a gig organiser told Gary Ó’Nualláin he wouldn’t get paid unless he brought in enough paying audience members, he decided to try to change the city’s live music scene. Months later, he’s disheartened.
Posted inCity Desk
Some Wonder Why Table Tennis Clubs Attract Fewer Dubliners
The interest in table tennis seems to have waned in recent years, say those who still turn out to play.
Posted inCity Desk
Debate on Future of Dorset Street Deepens
Post-it notes with feedback on a vision for the future of Dorset Street show mixed feelings around the neighbourhood.
Posted inCulture Desk
Two Friends Document the Art of Graffiti Removal
They’re photographing the blocks of colour used to cover up graffiti, in the belief these are more than simple public maintenance – they’re art.
Posted inUnreal Estate
After Years of Nothing, the Council Moves to Buy Derelict Buildings
Dublin City Council can force owners of derelict sites to sell to them, but it has only done that rarely in the past. This year, things are beginning to change.
Posted inCity Desk
Moving Homeless Families from Hotels to “Hubs”: Semantics or Progress?
Minister Simon Coveney promised to end the use of hotels to shelter homeless families by 1 July. To some, a big part of his plan sounds like rebranding, rather than real change.
Posted inCulture Desk
From Faux to Real: the Story of a Dublin Hip-Hop Label
From meeting in the Gaeltacht to hundreds and thousands of fans, the young duo behind Dublin’s Soft Boy Records have come a long way.