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At the award-winning Diamond Park in the north inner-city, work starts this month to fix fire damage
Vandalism to playgrounds is a problem across the city. Ideas to tackle it include providing alternative spaces for teens, designed and built with them.
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.
After Coming Here Without His Parents Looking for Safety, a Migrant Child Is Left to Live Alone Among Adults
Although Mthokozisi Ncube has a birth certificate saying he is 16 years old, Tusla does not believe he is a minor.
Toto the Ninja Cat and the Legend of the Wildcat, Reviewed
“This book is exciting because they keep having new mysteries to solve and there are a lot of surprises – and it is funny!” writes our seven-year-old reviewer.
For Immigrants, Travelling to and from Ireland With Their Children Can Be Frustrating, and Sometimes Scary
Kids can’t get Irish residence permits or re-entry visas, and it’s a long road to citizenship. Without Irish documents, crossing the border can be tricky.
The Summer I Robbed a Bank, Reviewed
“I thought this book was really funny,” writes our nine-year-old reviewer. “I’d recommend [it] to people aged 8–11, who like funny books about adventures.”
Help Us Report: Can You Store Your Buggy at Your Child’s Creche?
We understand that this can have a big impact on parents’ time, and the mode of travel they choose. We’d like to learn more from you.
In the North Inner-City, a Group of Teenage Girls Redesigned Streets to Be Safer, More Fun
“We’d like to do it ourselves, instead of someone else planning it for us,” says Tori Awotunde.
Frankie’s World, Reviewed
“I would recommend this book to people who like graphic novels and anyone who has autism or feels like they don’t fit in.”
Two Kids Take on the Rubbish-Strewn Streets in Their Neighbourhood
“We are cleaning up rubbish,” says Kuba, aged six, smiling. “Because it’s good for the world.”