The Love and Darkness of Seán “Doctor” Millar
The five-decade music career of the Liberties musician never quite reached the commercial heights that he, and others, had aimed for in his twenties. But is that important, really?
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A Desi group asked BuyMeACoffee not to let influencers make money from anti-Indian hate – and got ignored
Researchers say the role of crowdfunding platforms in the spread of harmful ideologies is largely overlooked.
Somebody will get back to you, council officials repeatedly assured councillors with questions at climate action meeting
“How this has been managed is an absolute joke,” said a frustrated Lord Mayor Ray McAdam.
Empty threat? Pick up after your dog or face a €150 fine, says the council’s new campaign
But so far this year, Dublin City Council has only issued two fines for dog fouling, according to a council spokesperson.
Dublin City Council outlines first locations for public EV charging hubs
But why are so many of them in the south-east area of Pembroke? asked one councillor.
As profitable energy companies raise customers’ prices, TD says it’s time to bring back price regulation
“We are approaching the point (if we’re not already there) where we can justifiably claim that competition has failed,” says Labour energy spokesperson Ciarán Ahern.
A reader asked: Given Israel’s blockade on Gaza, what happens with donations to aid agencies?
Four aid agencies explained how they are still helping people in Gaza, despite the obstacles.
Seized proceeds of crime should go back into areas scarred by crime, councillors and TD say
“I think it should absolutely be targeted at the communities that are most at the front line of combatting crime."
In Belmayne, another summer has passed with no playground
But it’s on the way, says Fergus O’Carroll, the council’s senior executive parks superintendent for the area.
Smears and threats against lawyers representing people seeking asylum ramp up
“Solicitors play a vital role in the administration of justice and any threat to them is an attack on the legal rights of every person,” said a Law Society spokesperson.
Some kids who cycle, and their parents, worry e-bikes are a danger to them
Design changes could improve the situation, an engineer says. But RSA statistics show the main danger to cyclists of all ages is people driving cars.
The council has taken over Smock Alley Theatre
It’ll keep on running, as it has been, for now. But with financial support, and oversight, from Dublin City Council.
Time to rename Herzog Park, and name a park after Terence Wheelock, councillors decide
It’s unclear still what the park in Rathgar might be renamed to. Or when Diamond Park would be renamed for Wheelock.