A friend of Phil Lynott has been taking him on a posthumous tour. Their story started in a Walkinstown hall.

Councillors differ on how to respond, right now, to anti-social behaviour by kids. Are there short-term responses that would help?

Do gardaí need martial arts training? A motion from a Dublin city councillor suggests they do.

In justifying its plan to abandon its Wood Quay HQ, Dublin City Council refuses to show its homework. It's generally more environmentally friendly to renovate existing buildings than to abandon them to the wrecking ball, but other public organisations could follow suit.

Who gets paid €270m to home children in Tusla’s care – and how do they perform? Three quarters of the children placed in residential care in Ireland live in commercial accommodation. Inspections of the largest owners’ children’s homes show a mixed record. (w/ The Currency)

In Coolock, a long-awaited regeneration of social homes is drawing nearer. The remaining residents in Cromcastle Court have been living under the shadow of regeneration for years.

Councillors and residents have been railing against gaps in a Kilbarrack playground fence. They don’t understand how they can be taking so long to fix, they say.

We have been working on this report since April and it has been eye-opening to understand a little more of the religious and ethnic tapestry of the North-East Inner-City. Thanks to all the people who shared their stories and to @eoinglackin.bsky.social for the very generous and considered article.

Could an alternative to methadone give people in recovery more control over their present – and future? Nicknamed “liquid handcuffs”, methadone can require daily doses at a pharmacy or clinic, making education, employment, or even a holiday hard to grasp.

This is a lovely 😍 story by @eoinglackin.bsky.social @dublininquirer.com @dublincitylibs.bsky.social restored and upgraded Coolock library 6 years ago and just look at the huge value it has now! Well done to the crochet and knitting group, beautiful work👏 www.dublininquirer.com/in-coolock-l...

In Coolock Library, a crochet group is just one of the things going on. Libraries aren’t just places to pick up books these days, says Aisling Earley, a library assistant.

A North Strand bombing memorial should include names of those who died, a councillor says. It’s timely, says Alison Field of Labour, with the 85th anniversary of the devastation approaching, and the world as it is.

A councillor wants special heritage status for culture in the Liberties Would it help or hinder affordability in the area? www.dublininquirer.com/a-councillor...

Did the council follow the correct process to name Herzog Park back in 1995? Or has Rathgar been living with Orwell Quarry Park all this time? www.dublininquirer.com/did-the-coun...

Over 70% of people incarcerated in Ireland suffer from substance addiction. I investigated the stark reality of the access to treatment within the system. Please have a read. @dublininquirer.com

Great news this week for Ayrfield United FC @dublininquirer.com

The mystery of the blue bin bags... Where are they still coming from?? 🤔 "Unscrupulous companies" says one councillor 😄 @dublininquirer.com

Piece for @dublininquirer.com , speaking to three men who don't want to leave their homes in St Anne's Court Senior Citizens Complex, ahead of a planned demolition and redevelopment.

A look into recent planning applications for Jamestown Industrial Estate, Finglas. By myself and Lois Kapila @dublininquirer.com #JamestownMasterplan

The cancellation of the Social Housing Public-Private Partnership Programme has caused huge distress for residents of Basin Street Flats, who thought redevelopment was imminent. Piece by me in @dublininquirer.com

Piece for @dublininquirer.com about ongoing concerns that survivors are not involved in the planning for the new National Centre for Research and Remembrance on the Magdalane Laundry site on Sean McDermott Street.

New piece for @dublininquirer.com about Dublin City Council's well-regarded Neighbour Transport Scheme, that quietly went away.

New piece for @dublininquirer.com

A piece I wrote three years ago about Conor McGregor and how as a one-time fan, I had to eventually face the music.