Dublin Inquirer

In Swords, councillors attempted a revolt against the traffic lights outside supermarkets on Rathbeale Road. But in the face of stiff resistance from council managers, they backed down – for now, at least. https://lnkd.in/eT6Th4y6

Croke Park is to consider funding a “legacy project” for the local community. And Drumcondra Resident James Doherty is calling for a community brainstorm for a project to benefit them all. “It’s all about ideas at the moment.” https://lnkd.in/e_D6D-AZ

In the Liberties, the council finds fences installed at entrances to new Grand Canal Harbour apartment complex are “an issue”. Planners are talking to the developers and management company, a council official said. https://lnkd.in/edjcK7CP

At the remote Kilbride Army Camp, a man seeking asylum died before paramedics reached him. The tragedy left already isolated residents more worried about how hard their centre is to get to and from. https://lnkd.in/espqs2QW

“Moving to Dublin made me realise that people love their sea swims," writes illustrator Michelle Urban, of the image she made for the cover of our latest print edition, ,#105. https://lnkd.in/e7eczXnx

As the rates electricity companies pay for power from rooftop solar panels fall, homeowners shrug. More likely to impact the rate of installations is a planned decrease from 1 January in government grants for the installation of panels. https://lnkd.in/ecYHDTQq

In Chapelizod, a council official says it’ll move “as soon as we can” to make getting to and from school safer. A transport assessment for the village almost three years ago had flagged the need for change. https://lnkd.in/eTcxtNDD

Leaks have plagued residents in a Ballymun apartment complex. What’s going on? https://lnkd.in/erGhndpf

In Ranelagh, community groups have longingly been watching a long-empty restaurant space. The spot under the Luas, which once hosted Pinocchio, is owned by Transport Infrastructure Ireland. https://lnkd.in/ejiCjq5j

Dublin City Council has refused a request to scrap a Newmarket market space. The owner, Patrizia, had asked to convert the ground-floor space to a convenience store and off-licence. https://lnkd.in/eGF9ZNsk