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An Ecuadorian artist brings hand-crafted jewelry to Dublin: “You can’t be sad in the sunflowers,” says Andrea Arroyave, gesturing to three versions of intricate beaded earrings, the same ones she was wearing.
An Ecuadorian artist brings hand-crafted jewellery to Dublin
“You can’t be sad in the sunflowers,” says Andrea Arroyave, gesturing to three versions of intricate beaded earrings, the same ones she was wearing.
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January 11, 2026 at 7:45 AM
An Ecuadorian artist brings hand-crafted jewelry to Dublin: “You can’t be sad in the sunflowers,” says Andrea Arroyave, gesturing to three versions of intricate beaded earrings, the same ones she was wearing.
There’s been a surge in ethics complaints about Dublin city councillors. The numbers spiked after a new cohort of councillors was elected in June 2024, and have eased somewhat since then – while remaining higher than before.
There’s been a surge in ethics complaints about Dublin city councillors
The numbers spiked after a new cohort of councillors was elected in June 2024, and have eased somewhat since then – while remaining higher than before.
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January 10, 2026 at 1:05 PM
There’s been a surge in ethics complaints about Dublin city councillors. The numbers spiked after a new cohort of councillors was elected in June 2024, and have eased somewhat since then – while remaining higher than before.
With glockenspiels and violin bows, KiiKO creates pop that is “dreamy and infinite in scale”. Hopefully it’ll create something like a musical bridge between Ireland and Japan in some way, says Emmy Shigeta, whose lyrics are sung almost entirely in Japanese.
With glockenspiels and violin bows, KiiKO creates pop that is “dreamy and infinite in scale”
Hopefully it’ll create something like a musical bridge between Ireland and Japan in some way, says Emmy Shigeta, whose lyrics are sung almost entirely in Japanese.
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January 10, 2026 at 7:23 AM
With glockenspiels and violin bows, KiiKO creates pop that is “dreamy and infinite in scale”. Hopefully it’ll create something like a musical bridge between Ireland and Japan in some way, says Emmy Shigeta, whose lyrics are sung almost entirely in Japanese.
What’s happened with Manna’s plan to expand its drone delivery service across Dublin? It still only has one base, in Dublin 15, with planning permission – and that’s due to expire this year.
What’s happened with Manna’s plan to expand its drone delivery service across Dublin?
It still only has one base, in Dublin 15, with planning permission – and that’s due to expire this year.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:06 AM
What’s happened with Manna’s plan to expand its drone delivery service across Dublin? It still only has one base, in Dublin 15, with planning permission – and that’s due to expire this year.
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.
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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January 9, 2026 at 8:20 AM
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.
Why is the council sitting on long-vacant and derelict buildings? Is the issue paperwork? Attention and will? Money? The department?
Why is the council sitting on long-vacant and derelict buildings?
Is the issue paperwork? Attention and will? Money? The department?
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January 9, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Why is the council sitting on long-vacant and derelict buildings? Is the issue paperwork? Attention and will? Money? The department?
An Ecuadorian artist brings hand-crafted jewelry to Dublin: “You can’t be sad in the sunflowers,” says Andrea Arroyave, gesturing to three versions of intricate beaded earrings, the same ones she was wearing.
An Ecuadorian artist brings hand-crafted jewellery to Dublin
“You can’t be sad in the sunflowers,” says Andrea Arroyave, gesturing to three versions of intricate beaded earrings, the same ones she was wearing.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM
An Ecuadorian artist brings hand-crafted jewelry to Dublin: “You can’t be sad in the sunflowers,” says Andrea Arroyave, gesturing to three versions of intricate beaded earrings, the same ones she was wearing.
With glockenspiels and violin bows, KiiKO creates pop that is “dreamy and infinite in scale”. Hopefully it’ll create something like a musical bridge between Ireland and Japan in some way, says Emmy Shigeta, whose lyrics are sung almost entirely in Japanese.
With glockenspiels and violin bows, KiiKO creates pop that is “dreamy and infinite in scale”
Hopefully it’ll create something like a musical bridge between Ireland and Japan in some way, says Emmy Shigeta, whose lyrics are sung almost entirely in Japanese.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:40 AM
With glockenspiels and violin bows, KiiKO creates pop that is “dreamy and infinite in scale”. Hopefully it’ll create something like a musical bridge between Ireland and Japan in some way, says Emmy Shigeta, whose lyrics are sung almost entirely in Japanese.
Even as Donabate’s population balloons, the HSE has cancelled a plan to build a primary care centre. They’re going to build one in Swords, though, and Donabate residents can go there, a HSE executive suggested.
Even as Donabate’s population balloons, HSE cancels plan to build primary care centre
They’re going to build one in Swords, though, and Donabate residents can go there, a HSE executive suggested.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Even as Donabate’s population balloons, the HSE has cancelled a plan to build a primary care centre. They’re going to build one in Swords, though, and Donabate residents can go there, a HSE executive suggested.
In the Liberties, a sculptor is striving to build a better rat trap. At the Cast Foundry, Antoine Daure is working on his series Trap, aiming to create 10 to 15 variants for a future exhibition.
In the Liberties, a sculptor strives to build a better rat trap
At the Cast Foundry, Antoine Daure is working on his series Trap, aiming to create 10 to 15 variants for a future exhibition.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM
In the Liberties, a sculptor is striving to build a better rat trap. At the Cast Foundry, Antoine Daure is working on his series Trap, aiming to create 10 to 15 variants for a future exhibition.
Congestion charges “not a suitable tool” for the city at the moment, council transport chief says. He suggested that a low-emissions zone for the city centre, and a pay-per-mile model for the Dublin region might be better. (2023) www.dublininquirer.com/congestion-c...
Congestion charges “not a suitable tool” for the city at the moment, council transport chief says - Dublin Inquirer
He suggested that a low-emissions zone for the city centre, and a pay-per-mile model for the Dublin region might be better.
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January 7, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Congestion charges “not a suitable tool” for the city at the moment, council transport chief says. He suggested that a low-emissions zone for the city centre, and a pay-per-mile model for the Dublin region might be better. (2023) www.dublininquirer.com/congestion-c...
To make way for more housing Fingal proposes rezoning 11 sites, nibbling into greenbelt. However, councillors disagree over whether rezoning more land will actually lead to more housing being built.
To make way for more housing Fingal proposes rezoning 11 sites, nibbling into greenbelt
However, councillors disagree over whether rezoning more land will actually lead to more housing being built.
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January 7, 2026 at 8:40 AM
To make way for more housing Fingal proposes rezoning 11 sites, nibbling into greenbelt. However, councillors disagree over whether rezoning more land will actually lead to more housing being built.
There’s been a surge in ethics complaints about Dublin city councillors. The numbers spiked after a new cohort of councillors was elected in June 2024, and have eased somewhat since then – while remaining higher than before.
There’s been a surge in ethics complaints about Dublin city councillors
The numbers spiked after a new cohort of councillors was elected in June 2024, and have eased somewhat since then – while remaining higher than before.
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January 7, 2026 at 8:20 AM
There’s been a surge in ethics complaints about Dublin city councillors. The numbers spiked after a new cohort of councillors was elected in June 2024, and have eased somewhat since then – while remaining higher than before.
What’s happened with Manna’s plan to expand its drone delivery service across Dublin? It still only has one base, in Dublin 15, with planning permission – and that’s due to expire this year.
What’s happened with Manna’s plan to expand its drone delivery service across Dublin?
It still only has one base, in Dublin 15, with planning permission – and that’s due to expire this year.
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January 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM
What’s happened with Manna’s plan to expand its drone delivery service across Dublin? It still only has one base, in Dublin 15, with planning permission – and that’s due to expire this year.
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Despite repeated complaints, a stretch of James’s Street remains hazardous for cyclists. They are shunted into a bumpy sliver of gutter between the kerb and the Luas tracks.
Despite repeated complaints, a stretch of James’s Street remains hazardous for cyclists
They are shunted into a bumpy sliver of gutter between the kerb and the Luas tracks.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Despite repeated complaints, a stretch of James’s Street remains hazardous for cyclists. They are shunted into a bumpy sliver of gutter between the kerb and the Luas tracks.
In Donabate, a closed pub may soon be revived. Cairn Homes bought Smyth’s Bridge House, along with the housing development Corballis East, and has applied for permission to fix it up.
In Donabate, a closed pub may soon be revived
Cairn Homes bought Smyth’s Bridge House, along with the housing development Corballis East, and has applied for permission to fix it up.
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December 22, 2025 at 1:17 PM
In Donabate, a closed pub may soon be revived. Cairn Homes bought Smyth’s Bridge House, along with the housing development Corballis East, and has applied for permission to fix it up.
Walkers should continue to have access through Howth Castle Estate, councillors say. The estate is very open and will remain so, says Eoin Quinlan, the general manager, but the owners also need to keep it safe.
Walkers should continue to have access through Howth Castle Estate, councillors say
The estate is very open and will remain so, says Eoin Quinlan, the general manager, but the owners also need to keep it safe.
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December 21, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Walkers should continue to have access through Howth Castle Estate, councillors say. The estate is very open and will remain so, says Eoin Quinlan, the general manager, but the owners also need to keep it safe.
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What would become of the Civic Offices on Wood Quay if the council relocates? After The Currency reported the idea of the council moving its HQ, councillors were talking about and thinking through the pros and cons and implications.
What would become of the Civic Offices on Wood Quay if the council relocates?
After The Currency reported the idea of the council moving its HQ, councillors were talking about and thinking through the pros and cons and implications.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
What would become of the Civic Offices on Wood Quay if the council relocates? After The Currency reported the idea of the council moving its HQ, councillors were talking about and thinking through the pros and cons and implications.
The DFA argued that releasing feedback on the government's plan to label Algeria as “safe” would hurt diplomatic relations. “It’s probably fair to assume that if the DFA said anything positive about Algeria’s human rights record they wouldn’t be so determined to withhold it.”
DFA argued that releasing feedback on plan to label Algeria as “safe” would hurt diplomatic relations
“It’s probably fair to assume that if the DFA said anything positive about Algeria’s human rights record, they wouldn’t be so determined to withhold it.”
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December 20, 2025 at 12:44 PM
The DFA argued that releasing feedback on the government's plan to label Algeria as “safe” would hurt diplomatic relations. “It’s probably fair to assume that if the DFA said anything positive about Algeria’s human rights record they wouldn’t be so determined to withhold it.”
Flynn Johnson’s debut album basks in beautiful nostalgia, writes Dean Van Nguyen. “And Johnson is a good rapper, fluid and multifaceted, ‘fresh like a two back and sides’.”
Dean: Flynn Johnson’s debut album basks in beautiful nostalgia
“And Johnson is a good rapper, fluid and multifaceted, ‘fresh like a two back and sides’.”
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December 19, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Flynn Johnson’s debut album basks in beautiful nostalgia, writes Dean Van Nguyen. “And Johnson is a good rapper, fluid and multifaceted, ‘fresh like a two back and sides’.”
Despite repeated complaints, a stretch of James’s Street remains hazardous for cyclists. They are shunted into a bumpy sliver of gutter between the kerb and the Luas tracks.
Despite repeated complaints, a stretch of James’s Street remains hazardous for cyclists
They are shunted into a bumpy sliver of gutter between the kerb and the Luas tracks.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Despite repeated complaints, a stretch of James’s Street remains hazardous for cyclists. They are shunted into a bumpy sliver of gutter between the kerb and the Luas tracks.
Ooh, how do we get a council Christmas tree? some neighbourhoods ask. The council has put more up this year than ever, say councillors. The trick, though, is to ask early.
Ooh, how do we get a council Christmas tree? some neighbourhoods ask
The council has put more up this year than ever, say councillors. The trick, though, is to ask early.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Ooh, how do we get a council Christmas tree? some neighbourhoods ask. The council has put more up this year than ever, say councillors. The trick, though, is to ask early.
For some in Dublin, Christmas dinner still has to mean carp. “When you read the Bible, Jesus wasn’t eating chorizo, or goulash. He was eating fish,” says Rastislav Blazek.
For some in Dublin, Christmas dinner still has to mean carp
“When you read the Bible, Jesus wasn’t eating chorizo, or goulash. He was eating fish,” says Rastislav Blazek.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:20 AM
For some in Dublin, Christmas dinner still has to mean carp. “When you read the Bible, Jesus wasn’t eating chorizo, or goulash. He was eating fish,” says Rastislav Blazek.
In Mulhuddart, 43 council-owned homes were sitting vacant, councillors were told. Homes in Parnell Estate have pyrite and fire-safety problems – and for years, auditors and councillors have been pushing the council to sort them.
In Mulhuddart, 43 council-owned homes sitting vacant
Homes in Parnell Estate have pyrite and fire-safety problems – and for years, auditors and councillors have been pushing the council to sort them.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:02 AM
In Mulhuddart, 43 council-owned homes were sitting vacant, councillors were told. Homes in Parnell Estate have pyrite and fire-safety problems – and for years, auditors and councillors have been pushing the council to sort them.
What would become of the Civic Offices on Wood Quay if the council relocates? After The Currency reported the idea of the council moving its HQ, councillors were talking about and thinking through the pros and cons and implications.
What would become of the Civic Offices on Wood Quay if the council relocates?
After The Currency reported the idea of the council moving its HQ, councillors were talking about and thinking through the pros and cons and implications.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
What would become of the Civic Offices on Wood Quay if the council relocates? After The Currency reported the idea of the council moving its HQ, councillors were talking about and thinking through the pros and cons and implications.