A new documentary charts journey of Cavan punk band. This is “a relatable, moving and hopeful portrait of a group that disintegrated in a very un-rock ‘n’ roll way”. And then gets another chance.

The image on the cover of our latest print edition, "Squares: North and South, Dublin", by Paula Pohli, shows Parnell Square and Mountjoy Square at top, and St Stephen’s Green, Merrion Square and Fitzwilliam Square at the bottom. "The fish in the river are mullet," Pohli writes.

In its case for leaving Wood Quay for new HQ, the council is ignoring a government retrofit grant, says councillor. The Department of Environment has said it will fund up to 50 percent of the costs of retrofitting projects for public buildings.

Fingal councillors gave the nod for a long-awaited swimming pool in Balbriggan. Construction is expected to start early next year, said a Fingal County Council official on Monday.

Dublin Inquirer Summer School 2026 tickets are on sale now! On 27–28 June, we’re 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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The council has given no timeline for reopening 7 bays it blocked at a Traveller accommodation site in Ballymun. “I think this is a bit drastic and a bit disproportionate,” says Martin Collins of Pavee Point. He called on the council to allocate the spots to other families.

The Clontarf seafront needs to be more fun, a councillor and locals say. And the council shouldn’t wait for the long-promised flood defences before it happens, they say.

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.

In Beaumont, a branch of woodturners invites others in to learn the craft. Woodturners share what they know, says Cathal Ryan, chair of the East Central Chapter of the Irish Woodturner’s Guild. It’s why the guild exists.

The council has shot down a proposal for emergency solar panels on council homes before winter, to keep electricity bills down for its tenants. Officials pointed to money, government grant rules – and GDPR.

In Ballymun, locals rallied to save Axis café, but the figures look grim. With large losses last year, the Axis centre’s reserves will be gone by the middle of next year, says its voluntary chair Declan Dunne – unless something changes.

Gardaí press charges against a man for a poster on the gates of Iranian embassy. Morteza Najafi wedged the anti-Khamenei poster by the railings during a peaceful protest in Blackrock, late last month.

The image on the cover of our latest print edition, "Squares: North and South, Dublin", by Paula Pohli, shows Parnell Square and Mountjoy Square at top, and St Stephen’s Green, Merrion Square and Fitzwilliam Square at the bottom. "The fish in the river are mullet," Pohli writes.

For the first time in decades, Dublin City Council looks set to change clampers. Dublin Street Parking Services has had contracts to clamp or tow illegally parked cars for the council since 2004.

The council is planning changes at Sandymount Green. Including making the street at the north-eastern side of the green one-way, widening the footpaths, and improving bike parking.

Fingal councillors gave the nod for a long-awaited swimming pool in Balbriggan. Construction is expected to start early next year, said a Fingal County Council official on Monday.

A fantastic film out this Friday. Read my review if you have the time.

A new documentary charts journey of Cavan punk band. This is “a relatable, moving and hopeful portrait of a group that disintegrated in a very un-rock ‘n’ roll way”. And then gets another chance.

The government is to look at the idea of merging cost-rental and social housing in future. “That is really, I think, what Nirvana is for the future,” says Fiona O’Driscoll, of the Irish Council for Social Housing. “It's the dream.” (2025)

Fingal County Council has decided to grant a Portmarnock swimming pool €500,000 to fix its roof. The not-for-profit leisure club had to close its swimming pool in March, because of structural issues.

Dublin Inquirer Summer School 2026 tickets are on sale now! On 27–28 June, we’re 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.

In its case for leaving Wood Quay for new HQ, the council is ignoring a government retrofit grant, says councillor. The Department of Environment has said it will fund up to 50 percent of the costs of retrofitting projects for public buildings.

Gardaí press charges against a man for a poster on the gates of Iranian embassy. Morteza Najafi wedged the anti-Khamenei poster by the railings during a peaceful protest in Blackrock, late last month.

The council is moving towards changes to Finglas village, with works due to start this summer. This it week published a tender, looking for contractors to install cycle lanes, upgrade footpaths and more.

The LDA has published revised plans for nearly 2,000 homes at its Stapolin Square development near Clongriffin Dart station – as well as a village centre, better station access, shops, cafes, a playground and more.

Council plans to push more city residents to switch from bags to bins for rubbish. It’s part of an effort to keep streets cleaner, by reducing the number of bags available for seagulls, foxes and other creatures to tear open, a council official says. (2024)

A new film carefully explores the interpersonal toll of falling for hate. “What I tried to do was that two different people could watch this movie, and have two different reactions,” said director Alan Hopkins.

An exhibition showcased works by Liberties painter Valerie Gannon: portraits, self-portraits, highly abstract renderings of cityscapes, recollections of sights at Dublin Airport, and much more.

The Department of Housing's counter-proposal for Oliver Bond flats has major flaws, residents and councillors say. The Department recently batted back the council’s plan, devised alongside residents, for how to bring part of the aged complex up to modern standards.

It's a changing of the guard in Ballyfermot Rock School as two of the originals stand down. Both Francie Conway and Hugh Buckley have been teaching at the legendary institute since its opening chords in 1989.

A community fund has opened for Inchicore and Kilmainham groups. A pot of €185,000 is available, with €15,000 already allocated.

Why can’t a survivor of domestic violence stay in their social home, rather than the perpetrator? The Department of Housing says it plans to issue new guidance. But a solicitor says that for progress, the law has to change.

Brushing Up: The story of a seven-metre garden shark on Clontarf Road. Because we all know that gnomes suck.

In Belmayne, challenges with parking are complicating efforts to take in charge an estate. Residents have assigned parking at the moment – but Dublin City Council may look to end that.

A developer wants to build five apartments on the derelict Grotto House site in Inchicore, without planning permission. But even if its appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanála is successful, one of its owners has other, bigger problems: Cathal O’Connor has been sentenced to prison.

The Department of Housing's counter-proposal for Oliver Bond flats has major flaws, residents and councillors say. The Department recently batted back the council’s plan, devised alongside residents, for how to bring part of the aged complex up to modern standards.

It's a changing of the guard in Ballyfermot Rock School as two of the originals stand down. Both Francie Conway and Hugh Buckley have been teaching at the legendary institute since its opening chords in 1989.

Why can’t a survivor of domestic violence stay in their social home, rather than the perpetrator? The Department of Housing says it plans to issue new guidance. But a solicitor says that for progress, the law has to change.

A community fund has opened for Inchicore and Kilmainham groups. A pot of €185,000 is available, with €15,000 already allocated.

An exhibition showcased works by Liberties painter Valerie Gannon: portraits, self-portraits, highly abstract renderings of cityscapes, recollections of sights at Dublin Airport, and much more.

Residents leave council “consultation” on fire-damaged community centre wondering what just happened. Several said they were very unhappy with the quality and comprehensiveness of information provided at the meeting about the Donore Avenue centre.

A new film carefully explores the interpersonal toll of falling for hate. “What I tried to do was that two different people could watch this movie, and have two different reactions,” said director Alan Hopkins.

Brushing Up: The story of a seven-metre garden shark on Clontarf Road. Because we all know that gnomes suck.

Across the city, people with disabilities have ad-hoc access to private car parking. Is a blanket policy possible?

A new Bohemians initiative looks to help more Dubliners own where they work. It’ll take some cash, but the aim is, little by little, to carve out a different local economy.

Council tenants ask why it can find money for a new HQ, but not to fix up their homes properly. “People are going ballistic,” says Gayle Cullen Doyle, on Tuesday on the phone. “It's really after rattling them.”

Stalwarts of Dublin's free-music scene are launching their latest album. It's a reminder not just of the power of letting go, but also of listening. “I kind of genuinely think that listening is an ethical act,” says Damien Lennon, of Zeropunkt.

Do Gardaí have the power to inspect ICE deportation flights that stop in Shannon? People in Ireland have been calling the guards and asking them to search these flights from the US to see if everyone on board is being treated okay.

In Hartstown Park, councillors are sounding the alarm over a growing number of scramblers. At the start of April, gardaí got greater powers to seize the vehicles.