Eoin Glackin
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Musician, songwriter, broadcaster, journalist. LLAP đđŒ "Till things are brighter..."
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We just moved our newsbox from George's Arcade down to The Saint in Inchicore, so now you can get your pints, your tacos (from Tacos Lupillo) and your local news all in one spot.
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Dublin Inquirer
15 days ago
Is a bad definition of "derelict" partly behind the bad dereliction in Dublin? The Department of Finance, with Revenue and the Department of Housing, is looking at a new definition, said a spokesperson. (April 2026)
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Is a bad definition of "derelict" partly behind the bad dereliction in Dublin?
The Department of Finance, with Revenue and the Department of Housing, is looking at a new definition, said a spokesperson.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/is-a-bad-definition-of-derelict-partly-behind-the-bad-dereliction-in-dublin/
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Keith Adams
19 days ago
If you need more convincing, here is a great piece by
@eoinglackin.bsky.social
in conversation with the filmmakers, JoeBill Muñoz and Lucas Guilkey
www.dublininquirer.com/a-documentar...
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A documentary follows the ripples of the 1981 hunger strike to the California prison system
"The Strike" is due to be screened in Dublin, Belfast and Cork this month.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/a-documentary-follows-the-ripples-of-the-1981-hunger-strike-to-the-california-prison-system/
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Dublin Inquirer
about 2 months ago
In Ballymun, locals rallied to save Axis cafĂ©, but the figures look grim. With large losses last year, the Axis centreâs reserves will be gone by the middle of next year, says its voluntary chair Declan Dunne â unless something changes.
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In Ballymun, locals rally to save Axis café, but the figures look grim
With large losses last year, the Axis centreâs reserves will be gone by the middle of next year, says its voluntary chair Declan Dunne â unless something changes.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/in-ballymun-locals-rally-to-save-axis-cafe-but-the-figures-look-grim/
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Dublin Inquirer
about 2 months ago
In Phibsborough, pilgrims gathered at a shrine to the housing gods. It started with a chicken baster, says artist Alison Byrne, which she would take with her to house viewings for luck.
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In Phibsborough, pilgrims gather at a shrine to the housing gods
The shrine started with a chicken baster, says artist Alison Byrne, which she would take with her to house viewings for luck.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/in-phibsborough-pilgrims-gather-at-a-shrine-to-the-housing-gods/
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Dublin Inquirer
about 2 months ago
The Clontarf seafront needs to be more fun, a councillor and locals say. And the council shouldnât wait for the long-promised flood defences before it happens, they say.
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Clontarf seafront needs to be more fun, a councillor and locals say
And the council shouldnât wait for the long-promised flood defences before it happens, they say.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/clontarf-seafront-needs-to-be-more-fun-a-councillor-and-locals-say/
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Eoin Glackin
Dublin Inquirer
about 2 months ago
Dublin Inquirer Summer School 2026 tickets are on sale now! On 27â28 June, weâre running seven different sessions aiming to offer skills and knowledge useful to journalists, and others trying to make the city a better place. Come join us.
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Dublin Inquirer Summer School 2026 tickets are on sale now
On 27â28 June, weâre running seven different sessions aiming to offer skills and knowledge useful to journalists, and others trying to make the city a better place.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/dublin-inquirer-summer-school-2025-tickets-are-on-sale-now-2/
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Eamonn Sweeney
2 months ago
The Dublin Inquirer is a marvel by the way. You'll learn far more about the realities of life in this country from it than you will from many much larger media outlets. Long may they inquire, expose and explain.
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Dublin Inquirer
2 months ago
The father of a disabled child has been refused access to a disabled car parking spot in his complex. He has a blue badge, he has offered to pay, but as a social tenant, he is shut out.
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Father of disabled child refused access to a disabled car parking spot in his complex
He has a blue badge, he has offered to pay, but as a social tenant, he is shut out.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/father-of-disabled-child-refused-access-to-a-disabled-car-parking-spot-in-his-complex/
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Dublin Inquirer
2 months ago
Council managers are pushing forward with a plan for a smaller Bull Island Discovery Centre. A scaled-down version is being looked at, said council Chief Executive Richard Shakespeare on Monday.
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Council managers push forward with plan for a smaller Bull Island Discovery Centre
A scaled-down version is being looked at, said council Chief Executive Richard Shakespeare on Monday.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/council-managers-push-forward-with-plan-for-a-smaller-bull-island-discovery-centre/
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Dublin Inquirer
2 months ago
When his daughterâs fiancĂ© hasn't heard of Italia â90, a Marino father senses something is off. So goes Michael J. Hartnettâs new play, which had a rehearsal reading this week at the Five Lamps Arts Festival.
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When his daughterâs fiancĂ© hasn't heard of Italia â90, a Marino father senses something is off
So goes Michael J. Hartnettâs new play, which had a rehearsal reading this week at the Five Lamps Arts Festival.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/when-his-daughters-fiance-hasnt-heard-of-italia-90-a-marino-father-senses-something-is-off/
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Shane Glackin
2 months ago
God said to Abraham, "kill me a son". Abe said "Man, you must be puttin' me on". God said "no" and Abe said "whut?" God said "you can do what you want, Abe, but Next time you see me coming, you'd better run."
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Dublin Inquirer
2 months ago
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Dublin Inquirer
3 months ago
Parents are pleading for traffic dangers around Haroldâs Cross Educate Together National School to be addressed. Changes to improve safety are part of the planning permission, while a walkability audit five years back made recommendations, too.
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Parents plead for traffic dangers around Haroldâs Cross Educate Together National School to be addressed
Changes to improve safety are part of the planning permission, while a walkability audit five years back made recommendations, too.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/parents-plead-for-traffic-dangers-around-harolds-cross-educate-together-national-school-to-be-addressed/
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Dublin Inquirer
7 months ago
From his North Lotts base, a martial artist and stunt performer is making his mark on Chinese action cinema. Black belt Philip Condron has just landed a dream role in the latest Ip Man film, in Beijing.
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From his North Lotts base, a martial artist and stunt performer makes his mark on Chinese action cinema
Black belt Philip Condron has just landed a dream role in the latest Ip Man film, in Beijing.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/from-his-north-lotts-base-a-martial-artist-and-stunt-performer-makes-his-mark-on-chinese-action-cinema/
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Dublin Inquirer
3 months ago
Across the city, parents snatch their kids out of the way of red-light-breaking drivers. Despite years of talk, a promised national strategy on red-light cameras is yet to be published â let alone implemented.
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Across the city, parents snatch their kids out of the way of red-light-breaking drivers
Despite years of talk, a promised national strategy on red-light cameras is yet to be published â let alone implemented.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/across-the-city-parents-snatch-their-kids-out-of-the-way-of-red-light-breaking-drivers/
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Dublin Inquirer
5 months ago
Where is the push for greater use of ASBOs coming from? There's a bill moving through the Oireachtas to loosen which rank of Garda can apply to the courts for âanti-social behaviour ordersâ â also known as ASBOs.
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Where is the push for greater use of ASBOs coming from?
There is a bill moving through the Oireachtas to loosen which rank of Garda can apply to the courts for âanti-social behaviour ordersâ â also known as ASBOs.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/where-is-the-push-for-greater-use-of-asbos-coming-from/
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Dublin Inquirer
5 months ago
In Beaumont, students work to make a big impact on the environment through little changes. In order to ensure the continuation of life on this planet, everybody has to get involved, says Grace Collier, a member of the schoolâs Eco Committee.
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In Beaumont, students work to make a big impact on the environment through little changes
In order to ensure the continuation of life on this planet, everybody has to get involved, says Grace Collier, a member of the schoolâs Eco Committee.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/in-beaumont-students-work-to-make-a-big-impact-on-the-environment-through-little-changes/
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Dublin Inquirer
4 months ago
Are council officials trying to steer Coolockâs community gain fund towards what they want? About âŹ7 million went into a pot for projects for the surrounding area, when the Oscar Traynor Woods deal was struck.
www.dublininquirer.c...
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Dublin Inquirer
4 months ago
Dublin city councillors backed a motion condeming the US/Israel attack on Iran, despite chief executive's legal concerns. At their monthly meeting Monday, they also, separately, supported a motion opposing the governmentâs plans to abolish the Triple Lock.
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Dublin city councillors back motion condeming US/Israel attack on Iran, despite chief executive's "legal" concerns
They also, separately, backed a motion opposing the governmentâs plans to abolish the Triple Lock.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/dublin-city-councillors-back-motion-condeming-us-israel-attack-on-iran/
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Dublin Inquirer
4 months ago
Dublin City Council has pulled offers of social homes in Finglas development. It was a huge blow, said one woman who thought she was about to get a home. Why the council has retreated from a deal to lease the homes is a point of dispute.
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Dublin City Council pulls offers of social homes in Finglas development
Why it has retreated from a deal to lease the homes is a point of dispute.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/dublin-city-council-pulls-offers-of-social-homes-in-finglas-development/
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Dublin Inquirer
3 months ago
Inmates still earn just 50 cents for a dayâs work in Irish prisons. While costs of basic items have risen, including snacks bought from the prison shop to fill long gaps between meals.
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Inmates still earn just 50 cents for a dayâs work in Irish prisons
While costs of basic items have risen, including snacks bought from the prison shop to fill long gaps between meals.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/inmates-still-earn-just-50-cents-for-a-days-work-in-irish-prisons/
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Dublin Inquirer
4 months ago
Sixty years on, a Star Trek writer is still creating strange new worlds. Diane Duaneâs early days writing fan fiction have led to a remarkable career as a novelist, comic writer and screen writer.
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Sixty years on, a Star Trek writer is still creating strange new worlds
Diane Duaneâs early days writing fan fiction have led to a remarkable career as a novelist, comic writer and screen writer.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/sixty-years-on-a-star-trek-writer-is-still-creating-new-worlds/
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Dublin Inquirer
5 months ago
A friend of Phil Lynott has been taking him on a posthumous tour. Their story started in a Walkinstown hall.
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A friend of Phil Lynott takes him on a posthumous tour
Their story started in a Walkinstown hall.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/a-friend-of-phil-lynott-takes-him-on-a-posthumous-tour/
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Dublin Inquirer
5 months ago
Councillors differ on how to respond, right now, to anti-social behaviour by kids. Are there short-term responses that would help?
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Councillors differ on how to respond, right now, to anti-social behaviour by kids
Are there short-term responses that would help?
https://www.dublininquirer.com/councillors-differ-on-how-to-respond-right-now-to-anti-social-behaviour-by-kids/
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Dublin Inquirer
5 months ago
Do gardaĂ need martial arts training? A motion from a Dublin city councillor suggests they do.
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Do gardaĂ need martial arts training?
A motion from a Dublin city councillor suggests they do.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/do-gardai-need-martial-arts-training/
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Dublin Inquirer
5 months ago
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.
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In justifying its plan to abandon its Wood Quay HQ, 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.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/in-justifying-its-plan-to-abandon-its-wood-quay-hq-council-refuses-to-show-its-homework/
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Eoin Glackin
Dublin Inquirer
5 months ago
Who gets paid âŹ270m to home children in Tuslaâs care â and how do they perform? Three quarters of the children placed in residential care in Ireland live in commercial accommodation. Inspections of the largest ownersâ childrenâs homes show a mixed record. (w/ The Currency)
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Who gets paid âŹ270m to home children in Tuslaâs care â and how do they perform?
Three quarters of the children placed in residential care in Ireland live in commercial accommodation. Investors have entered this growing industry, where inspections of the largest ownersâ childrenâs homes show a mixed record.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/who-gets-paid-eu270m-to-home-children-in-tuslas-care-and-how-do-they-perform/
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Dublin Inquirer
5 months ago
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.
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In Coolock, a long-awaited regeneration of social homes draws nearer
The remaining residents in Cromcastle Court have been living under the shadow of regeneration for years.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/in-coolock-a-long-awaited-regeneration-of-social-homes-draws-nearer/
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Dublin Inquirer
5 months ago
Councillors and residents have been railing against gaps in a Kilbarrack playground fence. They donât understand how they can be taking so long to fix, they say.
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Councillors and residents rail against gaps in a Kilbarrack playground fence
They donât understand how the council can be taking so long to fix the fence, they say.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/councillors-and-residents-rail-against-gaps-in-a-kilbarrack-playground-fence/
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Keith Adams
8 months ago
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
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Dublin Inquirer
6 months ago
Could an alternative to methadone give people in recovery more control over their present â and future? Nicknamed âliquid handcuffsâ, methadone can require daily doses at a pharmacy or clinic, making education, employment, or even a holiday hard to grasp.
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Could an alternative to methadone give people in recovery more control over their present â and future?
Nicknamed âliquid handcuffsâ, methadone can require daily doses at a pharmacy or clinic, making education, employment, or even a holiday hard to grasp.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/could-an-alternative-to-methadone-give-people-in-recovery-more-control-over-their-present-and-future/
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Councillor Donna Cooney Dublin City
5 months ago
This is a lovely đ story by
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@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 workđ
www.dublininquirer.com/in-coolock-l...
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In Coolock Library, a crochet group is just one of the things going on
Libraries arenât just places to pick up books these days, says Aisling Earley, a library assistant.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/in-coolock-library-a-crochet-group-is-just-one-of-the-things-going-on/
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Dublin Inquirer
6 months ago
In Coolock Library, a crochet group is just one of the things going on. Libraries arenât just places to pick up books these days, says Aisling Earley, a library assistant.
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In Coolock Library, a crochet group is just one of the things going on
Libraries arenât just places to pick up books these days, says Aisling Earley, a library assistant.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/in-coolock-library-a-crochet-group-is-just-one-of-the-things-going-on/
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Dublin Inquirer
6 months ago
A North Strand bombing memorial should include names of those who died, a councillor says. Itâs timely, says Alison Field of Labour, with the 85th anniversary of the devastation approaching, and the world as it is.
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North Strand bombing memorial should include names of those who died, a councillor says
Itâs timely, says Alison Field of Labour, with the 85th anniversary of the devastation approaching and the world as it is.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/north-strand-bombing-memorial-should-include-names-of-those-who-died-a-councillor-says/
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Dublin Inquirer
7 months ago
A councillor wants special heritage status for culture in the Liberties Would it help or hinder affordability in the area?
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A councillor wants special heritage status for culture in the Liberties
Would it help or hinder affordability in the area?
https://www.dublininquirer.com/a-councillor-wants-special-heritage-status-for-culture-in-the-liberties/
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Dublin Inquirer
7 months ago
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...
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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?
https://www.dublininquirer.com/did-the-council-follow-the-correct-process-to-name-herzog-park-back-in-1995/
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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.
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More than 900 people are on waitlists for addiction supports in Irelandâs prisons
The longest queue is in Dublinâs Mountjoy, where more than 240 people languish on the waitlist for counselling for substance addiction.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/more-than-900-people-are-on-waitlists-for-addiction-supports-in-irelands-prisons/
10 months ago
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Great news this week for Ayrfield United FC
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Ayrfield United FC set to turn former Credit Union into long-awaited clubhouse
Itâll be used by more than the football team, said club committee member Keith OâConnell, but open to other local groups and a youth club too.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/ayrfield-united-fc-set-to-turn-former-credit-union-into-long-awaited-clubhouse/
11 months ago
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The mystery of the blue bin bags... Where are they still coming from?? đ€ "Unscrupulous companies" says one councillor đ
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Northside councillors debate the mystery of the blue bin bag bandits
âAny blue bags that are there, we're not sure who's giving them out.â
https://www.dublininquirer.com/northside-councillors-debate-the-mystery-of-the-blue-bin-bag-bandits/
11 months ago
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Piece for
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, 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.
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A senior citizens complex in Raheny is due to be knocked and rebuilt â but some tenants are hanging on
The doors of the two-storey blocks at St Anne's Court are now boarded over. All doors, that is, but three.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/a-senior-citizens-complex-in-raheny-is-due-to-be-knocked-and-rebuilt-but-some-tenants-are-hanging-on/
11 months ago
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A look into recent planning applications for Jamestown Industrial Estate, Finglas. By myself and Lois Kapila
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Planning applications begin to file in for homes on industrial estate in Finglas
Two applications have gone in in recent months for plots on the edges of the big Jamestown Business Park.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/planning-applications-begin-to-file-in-for-homes-on-industrial-estate-in-finglas/
about 1 year ago
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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
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Residents of Basin Street flats fear their long-promised redevelopment is now in limbo
Many of the social housing projects paused recently were on vacant sites but this one is different, says a local councillor.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/residents-of-basin-street-flats-fear-their-long-promised-redevelopment-is-now-in-limbo/
about 1 year ago
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Piece for
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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.
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Survivors excluded from planning of memorial centre on former Magdalene Laundry site, councillors warn
âI don't know how many times we have to ask to be included.â
https://www.dublininquirer.com/survivors-excluded-from-planning-of-memorial-centre-on-former-magdalene-laundry-site-councillors-warn/
about 1 year ago
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New piece for
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about Dublin City Council's well-regarded Neighbour Transport Scheme, that quietly went away.
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Councillors wonder whatâs become of those transport schemes to make neighbourhoods safer
They recite schemes that were promised, or piloted, but seem to have gone nowhere. A council spokesperson said similar initiatives still exist.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/councillors-wonder-whats-become-of-those-transport-schemes-to-make-neighbourhoods-safer/
about 1 year ago
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In Clontarf, there are promises that the sandbags are to go â but few details on what may replace them
Whatever temporary measures are put in place, nothing is ever going to do the job like a big solid concrete wall, says Maynooth Universityâs Peter Thorne.
https://www.dublininquirer.com/in-clontarf-there-are-promises-that-the-sandbags-are-to-go-but-few-details-on-what-may-replace-them/
about 1 year ago
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A piece I wrote three years ago about Conor McGregor and how as a one-time fan, I had to eventually face the music.
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Tapping out from Conor McGregor: How this fan stopped trying to excuse the inexcusable
By Eoin Glackin Image Creative Commons Glory days (theyâll pass you by): For a generation of Irish people, myself included, mixed martial artist Conor McGregorâs relentless run through the UFCâs feâŠ
https://thecity.ie/2021/12/15/tapping-out-from-conor-mcgregor-how-this-fan-stopped-trying-to-excuse-the-inexcusable/
over 1 year ago
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