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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer@mastodon.ie · Jul 29, 2026

In a new Irish-language film, a chance encounter leads a woman down a dark road of revenge, writes Luke Maxwell. The dread and discomfort build gradually in “An Mháthair”, from its mundane starting point to its clever reveal. https://www.dublininquirer.com/in-new-irish-language-film-a-chance-encounter-leads-woman-down-dark-road-of-revenge/

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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer@mastodon.ie · Jul 29, 2026

In Merrion Square, park-goers are frustrated as construction on a tearoom enters its third summer. Earlier this year, the council had said it would be done about now. But that's been pushed back again. https://www.dublininquirer.com/in-merrion-square-park-goers-are-frustrated-as-construction-on-tearoom-enters-its-third-summer/

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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer@mastodon.ie · Jul 29, 2026

As locals wrestle with details of a big plan to eventually build 18,500 homes in Dunsink, many of them near Finglas, city councillors have been calling for more time to consult. But Fingal County Council, which is overseeing the project, says the consultation will end Friday. https://www.dublininquirer.com/as-locals-wrestle-with-detail-of-big-plan-for-dunsink-city-councillors-call-for-more-time-to-consult/

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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer@mastodon.ie · Jul 28, 2026

Fighting on O’Connell Street has never been so fun: The last few weeks, beneath the statue of Father Mathew, behind the Spire, groups of capoeristas have been practising their Brazillian martial art and game. https://www.dublininquirer.com/fighting-on-oconnell-street-has-never-been-so-fun/

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Fighting on O’Connell Street has never been so fun

The last few weeks, beneath the statue of Father Mathew, behind the Spire, groups of capoeristas have been practising their Brazillian martial art and game.

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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer@mastodon.ie · Jul 28, 2026

After the shock closure of the Axis café, Ballymun locals have got a sliver of hope that it may not be the end. In June, the arts and community centre put out an expression of interest for a new operator. https://www.dublininquirer.com/after-shock-closure-of-axis-cafe-ballymun-locals-get-a-sliver-of-hope-that-it-may-not-be-the-end/

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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer@mastodon.ie · Jul 27, 2026

Dublin City Council is grappling with how to meet a new government target for delivering social and affordable homes. The council's current pipeline shows about 11,000 new homes in the works from 2027 to 2030 so far, well short of the target of 19,400. https://www.dublininquirer.com/dublin-city-council-is-grappling-with-how-to-meet-new-government-target-for-delivering-social-and-affordable-homes/

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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer@mastodon.ie · Jul 27, 2026

Dozens of people from Gaza seeking visas to study in Ireland have been denied entry. It was Haneen Eshraim's only “realistic opportunity at this stage to leave Gaza safely and continue my education”, she said. https://www.dublininquirer.com/dozens-of-people-from-gaza-seeking-visas-to-study-in-ireland-are-denied-entry/

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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer@mastodon.ie · Jul 27, 2026

What ever happened to the plan to transform Dorset Street? It included designating the street as an architectural conservation area, widening footpaths, installing a cycleway, and helping businesses transform their shopfronts. https://www.dublininquirer.com/what-ever-happened-to-the-plan-to-transform-dorset-street/

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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer@mastodon.ie · Jul 26, 2026

Animation artists call for regulation of the industry as the AI transition looms large. “I wouldn't necessarily say we're looking at a looming full automation, but a really, really drastic shakeup is definitely on the horizon,” says Jen Wayne of Animation Workers of Ireland. https://www.dublininquirer.com/animation-artists-call-for-regulation-of-the-industry-as-the-ai-transition-looms-large/

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Animation artists call for regulation of the industry as the AI transition looms large

“I wouldn't necessarily say we're looking at a looming full automation, but a really, really drastic shakeup is definitely on the horizon,” says Jen Wayne of the Animation Workers of Ireland.

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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer@mastodon.ie · Jul 26, 2026

In Rathmines, the last hours of the old art-deco post office. What comes now? https://www.dublininquirer.com/in-rathmines-the-last-hours-of-the-old-art-deco-post-office/

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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer@mastodon.ie · Jul 26, 2026

Irish Water scaled back tests on Balbriggan drinking water. Does it matter? It still tests the water that comes out of the treatment plant and flows to taps, but not the "raw water" in the ground that feeds it. https://www.dublininquirer.com/irish-water-scaled-back-tests-on-balbriggan-drinking-water-does-it-matter/

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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer@mastodon.ie · Jul 25, 2026

A campaign to engage voters in Belmayne provides a model to learn from, says a new report. As voting turnout declines, the Belmayne Social Inclusion Voting Campaign looks to simple tools to mend the divide. https://www.dublininquirer.com/campaign-to-engage-voters-in-belmayne-provides-a-model-to-learn-from-says-a-new-report/

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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer@mastodon.ie · Jul 25, 2026

Artists in the old Filmbase building in Temple Bar, owned by the council, say it really needs some visible upkeep. It isn't that clear to passersby that the building is being used at all, relayed councillors at a recent meeting. https://www.dublininquirer.com/artists-in-the-old-filmbase-building-owned-by-the-council-say-it-really-needs-some-visible-upkeep/

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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer@mastodon.ie · Jul 25, 2026

Mention of the “best interests of the child” was quietly dropped from the Department of Justice’s new family reunification policy. A spokesperson for Ireland’s Ombudsman for Children said it is “very concerned”. https://www.dublininquirer.com/mention-of-best-interests-of-the-child-quietly-dropped-from-department-of-justices-new-family-reunification-policy/

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