‘We’re not a dumping ground’ — Marie Sherlock speaks on new apartment development at Cross Guns site
The residential scheme aims to build 198 apartments in buildings up to 12 stories tall. There are ongoing planning developments for new, high-rise, Build to Rent (BTR) apartments at the…
Dublin City Council announce new artistic workspaces on Merchant’s Quay
Space in two buildings on the quays in the Liberties will be available for artists to rent as workspaces, the Arts Office of Dublin City Council (DCC) has announced. There…
Protests continue after arrests at ‘Ionad Seán Heuston’
A vacant site just across the Liffey from Heuston station, dubbed ‘Ionad Seán Heuston’, has continued to be the focus of protests after a huge Garda operation broke up an…
Where are all the gaffs?
Third-level students are struggling to find affordable accommodation. A new 368-room centre in the Liberties is the latest development to add some units to the equation. Dublin is experiencing one…
The Masonry – flexible workspace blooms in the former seed and grain warehouse
There is a curious building on Thomas Street in the Liberties called ‘The Masonry’, which is shrouded in mystery and without any obvious signage as to what lies inside. The…
New student president at TU Dublin says he wants to involve local community
Brian Jordan has been elected as student union president at Technological University (TU) Dublin and will serve across all campuses – Blanchardstown, Tallaght and City Centre – starting in July. …
How will Russia handle sanctions from SWIFT, Visa and Mastercard?
On 24 February, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that a ‘special operation’ would be carried out in Ukraine to protect the independent regions of Donetsk and Luhansk, located in eastern…
New Michelin stars light up Dublin 8
Three restaurants in Dublin 8 celebrate being awarded prestigious food accolades last month. The much sought-after Michelin Awards for excellence in cuisine were announced and local restaurants stood their ground…
Fatima Mansions revisited: new film recalls life of the flats
Vinny Murphy’s latest film gives an insider look into growing up in Fatima Mansions – the good, the bad, and the ugly. ‘Fatima Was Me City’ is an hour-long film…
Phoenix Park speed limit cut to 30km/h from next month
The Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced changes to transport and mobility in the park. Phoenix Park is set for a new 30km/h speed limit from February 28th in…
Black and Irish GALA awards
The first B.I.G event was held to appreciate the artistic and creative efforts of Black and mixed-race talent in Ireland. The first-ever Black and Irish GALA awards took place in…
Broadstone barren of bins
Residents of the Broadstone area around Constitution Hill are unhappy with the rubbish gathering around the entrance to TU Dublin’s East Quad campus. “This area is under the management of Dublin City Council…
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