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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The Tastes of the Bahamas Served in a Ballsbridge Kitchen
Susan Elizabeth Maguire delights in mixing bold flavours, from deep-fried plantains with pineapple chutney, to lime and thyme in Irish soda bread.
As He Grows Sicker, One Man Cycles Between Homelessness and Hospital Beds
To use his nebuliser, he needs a plug. It’s not a problem when he’s in hospital or within easy reach of a socket. It’s different when he’s left on the streets.
In Ballybough, an Opportunity to Provide Green Space Is Passed Over
Planning documents show that Bartra has been granted permission to give money instead of providing public space, but don’t give any specifics as to why.
The Council is Testing How Best to Close off Streets for Pedestrians
While legally a pedestrian street, there were at one point an average of 435 vehicles a day driving down Essex Street West on the edge of Temple Bar.
Why Have Some Shop Spaces in Ballymun Stayed Empty for Years?
Some say the rents set by the council are too high while a council official says they’re flexible, and open to deals.
What’s the Point of Asking Developers to Audit Community Infrastructure?
Developers wanting to build big apartment blocks have to say if there’s enough social infrastructure around. Their answers often differ from residents’ views.
Noodles to Charm, Made By Hand, on Parnell Street
A chef makes noodles the old fashioned way – with his bare hands.
How Much Does a Bed in a Homeless Hostel Cost the Council?
Figures suggest that what the council pays for homeless-hostel beds has risen. But it’s really hard to tell, which is a problem in itself, councillors say.
In Phibsboro, Campaigners Are Optimistic about New Plans for Townscape
Designs are still drafts. But “I think we were all very pleasantly surprised”, says Dorothy Smith, a local artist and member of Reimagining Phibsboro.
A Group in Santry Want a Cohesive Vision for their Village
Locals in Santry count 16 big developments coming down the line. They’re worried, if they get no input, about what the neighbourhood will look like after.
Scrutiny Needed of Council Spending on Homeless Services, Say Some Councillors
Miscategorisations in accounts and a lack of transparency make it hard to work out what services, exactly, the council is getting for its money.
On North Strand, Ethiopian Food Finally Finds a Home in Dublin
Mel Roddy opted for a supper club over a food stall because he wanted to stay true to the ethos of eating together with friends, he says.