A compound in Dublin where unmarried mothers and other unwanted women were incarcerated to work in abject conditions had been earmarked as a site for a budget hotel.
Tag: Dublin (Ireland)
Ireland Relaxes Covid Restrictions and Plans for St. Patrick’s Day
Pubs and restaurants can return to regular hours, but face masks are still required in public spaces.
Victim of Berkeley Balcony Collapse Dies in Ireland
Aoife Beary, who was left with life-changing injuries after the 2015 accident, died on New Year’s Day, her family said.
Secret Charms and 7th Sons: ‘The Cure’ Is Alive and Well in Ireland
Belief in the benefits of the cure, a type of folk medicine that interweaves home remedies with superstition, religion and a sprinkle of magic is still a way of life in pockets of Ireland.
‘Selling the Family Jewels’: A James Joyce Landmark Is Set to Become a Hostel
A planned overhaul of the Dublin home that was the setting for the writer’s short story “The Dead” was opposed by writers, artists, academics and heritage groups.
Tourism Slump in Dublin Lays Bare Airbnb’s Damage to Rental Markets
After the pandemic hit, the number of longer-term listings jumped in the Irish capital. That brought some relief to a crunched market for renters, though it may not last.
Matt Damon Dishes About His Irish Lockdown in Radio Interview
In an interview with a Dublin radio station, the actor praised the people of Dalkey, the coastal town whose residents have adopted him as one of their own during the coronavirus epidemic.
The Driving Force in Irish Politics? Finding a Decent Place to Live
A severe housing crisis has made life unbearable for many young people, who turned in droves to the previously toxic Sinn Fein party in this month’s election.
What We Know About the U.K. Truck Deaths
The police say that the victims are believed to be from China, and that investigators have found out how the truck and container entered Britain, but there are still far more questions than answers.
Housing Crisis Grips Ireland a Decade After Property Bubble Burst
A housing shortage has made Dublin one of the world’s most expensive cities to rent in. Homelessness is up sharply, while homeownership has fallen.