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Eoin Glackin

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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 25/09/2026
Clontarf rugby is honouring members who fell in the Great War, on the club's 150th anniversary. About 38 percent of the club’s adult membership saw active service during that war, and 18 were killed in it, club president Brendan Smith said at an event Wednesday night.
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Clontarf rugby honours members who fell in the Great War, on the club's 150th anniversary
About 38 percent of the club’s adult membership saw active service during that war, and 18 were killed in it, club president Brendan Smith said at an event Wednesday night.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 25/09/2026
The waiting list has grown by almost 80% for addiction treatment at Mountjoy since last year. "I think the public do understand that prison isn't addressing the underlying issues for those people who are committing minor offences."
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Waiting list has grown by almost 80% for addiction treatment at Mountjoy since last year
"I think the public do understand that prison isn't addressing the underlying issues for those people who are committing minor offences but can't get the help that they need to stop that cycle."
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 18/09/2026
Council tenants struggle with poor conditions, while watching modern social housing built next door. “They’ve no money for windows, but they’ve how much to fill this field with even more apartments and houses?” says Charlene Paget, in Darndale.
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Council tenants struggle with poor conditions, while watching modern social housing built next door
“They’ve no money for windows, but they’ve how much to fill this field with even more apartments and houses?” says Charlene Paget, in Darndale.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 18/09/2026
The council is contemplating the demolition of a largely vacant homeless hostel, a decade after activists tried to rescue it. Once known as "Bolton House", and later the "Bolt Hostel", the building has a troubled history.
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Council contemplates demolition of largely vacant homeless hostel, a decade after activists tried to rescue it
Once known as "Bolton House", and later the "Bolt Hostel", the building has a troubled history.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 18/09/2026
There's been a delay to the start of construction on the Finglas village improvement scheme, as officials scratch around for top-up funding. It's particularly sensitive because of wider concerns about a lack of council investment in the north-west of the city.
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Delay to Finglas improvement scheme, as officials scratch around for top-up funding
Changes to the timeline are particularly sensitive because of wider concerns about a lack of council investment in the north-west of the city.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 11/09/2026
It's time for new planning controls on vape shops, a council says. Louth County Council passed a motion calling for other local authorities – including Dublin City Council – to join it in pressuring the government to change national planning regulations.
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Time for new planning controls on vape shops, council says
Louth County Council passed a motion calling for other local authorities – including Dublin City Council – to join it in pressuring the government to change national planning regulations.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 11/09/2026
Dublin City Council, again, has banned poster to spare a US president's feelings. Even a version which made no direct reference to Trump and removed his image, and simply read: “No welcome for warmongers” was turned down.
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Dublin City Council, again, bans poster to spare US president's feelings
Even a version which made no direct reference to Trump and removed his image, and simply read: “No welcome for warmongers” was turned down.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 04/09/2026
Theft and drug crimes dominate re-offending, as research points to an addiction link. The Irish Prison Service has estimated that upwards of 70 percent of people committed to prison have a drug and/or alcohol addiction.
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Theft and drug crimes dominate re-offending as research points to addiction link
The Irish Prison Service has estimated that upwards of 70 percent of people committed to prison have a drug and/or alcohol addiction.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 04/09/2026
In new city-centre apartment complexes, thieves target "secure" bike storage within car parks. Montpelier in Dublin 7 was hit this week. Grand Canal Harbour in Dublin 8 was hit recently too.
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In new city-centre apartment complexes, thieves target "secure" bike storage within car parks
Montpelier in Dublin 7 was hit this week. Grand Canal Harbour in Dublin 8 was hit recently too.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 28/08/2026
The mystery of the man, the black stuff, and the chimney stack: "To be honest I have not encountered a case like this in seventeen years."
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The mystery of the man, the black stuff, and the chimney stack
"To be honest I have not encountered a case like this in seventeen years."
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 28/08/2026
Young people in prison are 50% more likely to spend their days confined to their cells. Staying there 19 to 23 hours a day does psychological harm, and also means they miss out on opportunities for education and work.
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Young people in prison 50% more likely to spend their days confined to their cells
Staying there 19 to 23 hours a day does psychological harm, and also means they miss out on opportunities for education and work.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 23/08/2026
A court judgment cleared the way for Dublin City Council to proceed with a new parking-enforcement contract – for now. Longtime city clampers DSPS, after losing a competition for the new contract to rival APCOA, had challenged that decision in court. It's not over yet.
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Court judgment clears way for Dublin City Council to proceed with new parking-enforcement contract – for now
Longtime city clampers DSPS, after losing a competition for the council's new contract to rival APCOA, had challenged that decision in court. It's not over yet.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 25/08/2026
A new play unfolds in a playground, decades after a Dublin housing estate riot. "Thérèse" is a story about grief, classism, womanhood, generational trauma, and the weight of a life watching injustices stack up on top of each other.
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New play unfolds in a playground, decades after a Dublin housing estate riot
"Thérèse" is a story about grief, classism, womanhood, generational trauma, and the weight of a life watching injustices stack up on top of each other.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 21/08/2026
A new play unfolds in a playground, decades after a Dublin housing estate riot. "Thérèse" is a story about grief, classism, womanhood, generational trauma, and the weight of a life watching injustices stack up on top of each other.
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New play unfolds in a playground, decades after a Dublin housing estate riot
"Thérèse" is a story about grief, classism, womanhood, generational trauma, and the weight of a life watching injustices stack up on top of each other.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 21/08/2026
A court judgment cleared the way for Dublin City Council to proceed with a new parking-enforcement contract – for now. Longtime city clampers DSPS, after losing a competition for the new contract to rival APCOA, had challenged that decision in court. It's not over yet.
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Court judgment clears way for Dublin City Council to proceed with new parking-enforcement contract – for now
Longtime city clampers DSPS, after losing a competition for the council's new contract to rival APCOA, had challenged that decision in court. It's not over yet.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 31/07/2026
Too many people are kept in their cells between 19 and 24 hours a day, says the chief prison inspector. "It really is an absolutely critical issue," says Mark Kelly.
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Too many people are kept in their cells between 19 and 24 hours a day, says chief prison inspector
"It really is an absolutely critical issue," says Mark Kelly.
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Sam Tranum @samtranum.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
I cannot understand why Ireland tolerating Aughinish Alumina's exports of alumina to Russia is a scandal, but Ireland tolerating Intel's exports of chips yo Israel isn't. www.dublininquirer.com/barred-by-eu...
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Barred by EU sanctions from exporting hi-tech chips to Russia, Ireland is sending them in heaps to Israel
Intel has a plant in Leixlip, and another in Israel. It's a major employer and taxpayer in Ireland, where its executives meet pretty regularly with senior government figures.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 10/07/2026
At kiosks across the city, only a third of the phones worked this week – but all the attached advertising billboards did. “You simply cannot just say you're putting out a phone when really what you're actually doing is you're putting out a massive advertising board.”
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At kiosks across the city, only a third of the phones worked – but all the attached advertising billboards did
“You simply cannot just say you're putting out a phone when really what you're actually doing is you're putting out a massive advertising board.”
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Sam Tranum @samtranum.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
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 @dublininquirer.com · 15/06/2026
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.
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Keith Adams @keithadams.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
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.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 15/05/2026
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.
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In Ballymun, locals rally 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.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 15/05/2026
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.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 15/05/2026
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.
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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.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 16/05/2026
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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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.
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Eamonn Sweeney @sweeneyagonistes.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
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 @dublininquirer.com · 17/04/2026
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.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 17/04/2026
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.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 17/04/2026
When his daughter’s fiancé hasn't heard of Italia ‘90, a Marino father senses something is off. So goes Michael J. Hartnett’s new play, which had a rehearsal reading this week at the Five Lamps Arts Festival.
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When his daughter’s fiancé hasn't heard of Italia ‘90, a Marino father senses something is off
So goes Michael J. Hartnett’s new play, which had a rehearsal reading this week at the Five Lamps Arts Festival.
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Shane Glackin @eltorosolo.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
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 @dublininquirer.com · 17/04/2026
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 03/04/2026
Parents are pleading for traffic dangers around Harold’s 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 Harold’s 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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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 12/12/2025
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.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 27/03/2026
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 – 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 – let alone implemented.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 13/02/2026
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 “anti-social behaviour orders” – 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 “anti-social behaviour orders” – also known as ASBOs.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 15/02/2026
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 school’s 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 school’s Eco Committee.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 07/03/2026
Are council officials trying to steer Coolock’s community gain fund towards what they want? About €7 million went into a pot for projects for the surrounding area, when the Oscar Traynor Woods deal was struck. www.dublininquirer.c...
A hoarding that says Oscar Traynor Woods, with a crane rising behind it.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 07/03/2026
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 government’s 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 government’s plans to abolish the Triple Lock.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 10/03/2026
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.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 20/03/2026
Inmates still earn just 50 cents for a day’s 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 day’s 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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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 27/02/2026
Sixty years on, a Star Trek writer is still creating strange new worlds. Diane Duane’s 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 Duane’s early days writing fan fiction have led to a remarkable career as a novelist, comic writer and screen writer.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 30/01/2026
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.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 30/01/2026
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?
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 30/01/2026
Do gardaí need martial arts training? A motion from a Dublin city councillor suggests they do.
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Do gardaí need martial arts training?
A motion from a Dublin city councillor suggests they do.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 01/02/2026
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.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 31/01/2026
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)
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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. Investors have entered this growing industry, where inspections of the largest owners’ children’s homes show a mixed record.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 23/01/2026
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.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 23/01/2026
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.
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Councillors and residents rail against gaps in a Kilbarrack playground fence
They don’t understand how the council can be taking so long to fix the fence, they say.
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Keith Adams @keithadams.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
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.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 09/01/2026
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.
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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.
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