The image of a man standing on a garden wall on the Clontarf Road in north Dublin, his hand raised to the waves surging towards him, which appeared on the front of The Irish Times the day after the February 5th floods, brings to mind the much-misunderstood tale of King Canute. Canute was not, as … Read more
Archyde An Bord Pleanála Approves Tourist Hostel Near Camden Street Despite Fire Hazard Concerns Published: May 4, 2025 06:35 AM GMT Dublin – In a decision that has sparked debate, An Bord Pleanála has overturned Dublin city council’s refusal,granting permission for a 34-bed tourist hostel on Liberty Lane,near the bustling Camden Street. The location had … Read more
Archyde Tommy Tiernan Voices Strong Opposition to Galway Wind Farm Plan The comedian and actor argues the project would desecrate an area of natural beauty. 2024 Wind Farm Project Sparks Controversy in Galway and Clare renowned irish entertainer Tommy Tiernan is among those voicing opposition to a proposed €1.4 billion wind farm off the coasts … Read more
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He may have made his name as a current-affairs broadcaster, but did Pat Kenny (Newstalk, weekdays) miss his calling as a consumer affairs advocate? The attention to detail that is the veteran presenter’s trademark when dealing with news stories goes out of the window when the subject is shoddy workmanship, even of the hypothetical variety. … Read more
Archyde In a landmark decision, the High Court has overturned a ruling by An Bord Pleanála that denied planning permission for a proposed wind farm in County Cork. The refusal, initially aimed at safeguarding the habitat of the whooper swan, has been deemed legally flawed, prompting a fresh review of the project. The case centers … Read more
Headline: U.S. Housing Crisis Mirrors Ireland’s Growth Gridlock: What America Can Learn Subheadline: From zoning battles to bureaucratic delays, the U.S. and ireland face similar housing challenges—and potential solutions. H1: U.S. Housing Crisis Mirrors Ireland’s Development Gridlock: What America Can Learn The U.S. housing crisis has become a defining issue of the decade, wiht soaring … Read more
Dubliners Celebrate as Massive Apartment Complex Rejected Table of Contents Dubliners Celebrate as Massive Apartment Complex Rejected Dubliners Celebrate as Massive Apartment Complex Rejected A David vs.Goliath Victory A Breath of Fresh Air Dundrum, ireland – A wave of relief has washed over DublinS dundrum community after planning permission for a controversial 881-apartment complex was … Read more
Archyde Concerns Raised Over Construction Quality at Dublin’s Oscar Traynor Woods Development Concerns have been raised regarding the quality of construction at Oscar Traynor Woods, a Dublin City Council project aimed at providing much-needed affordable housing in Coolock. The development, a partnership with developer Glenveagh, is set to deliver 853 new homes, with a mix … Read more