Podcasts about Stoneybatter

EasyGo, Ireland's leading EV charging network, has partnered with the Department of Transport to launch a first-of-its-kind national pilot scheme aimed at removing one of the biggest barriers to electric vehicle adoption in Ireland. The Shared Charging Initiative will address the challenge faced by many urban and suburban residents who lack access to off-street EV parking and, by extension, home charging. Through the scheme, homeowners can share their private EV chargers with neighbours and the wider public via the EasyGo platform - creating a shared, community-powered solution to charging accessibility that is both practical and accessible. The scheme will launch as a pilot in selected locations, with participation open to homeowners in Kilcock, Co. Kildare; Dingle, Co. Kerry; and the Dublin neighbourhoods of Finglas, Stoneybatter and Phibsborough. Those interested in participating in Shared Charging can apply through the website, with consideration being given to their property and location. If successful, participants are provided with an EasyGo EV charger free of charge and can then share access to their private EV chargers with neighbours and members of the public via the EasyGo platform, providing a practical solution in areas where off-street parking is limited or unavailable. The pilot will continue throughout 2025 and aims to gather valuable data to inform future EV policy and infrastructure planning. Shared charging models have shown promise internationally in helping reduce pressure on public networks, promoting sustainable transport, and strengthening local community ties. Ollie Chatten, CEO of EasyGo, said: "We are delighted to officially launch the Shared Charging Initiative. This scheme has the power to reshape how communities think about EV infrastructure, enabling people to participate directly in Ireland's low-emission future. It's a meaningful step toward inclusive, scalable charging access." Welcoming the rollout of the pilot scheme, Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien, Minister for the Transport, said: "This innovative pilot reflects how local action can support national ambition. By enabling homeowners to share access to EV chargers, the Shared Charging Scheme taps into the power of the community to close infrastructure gaps, accelerate EV adoption, and help achieve our climate goals. It's a practical, inclusive, and forward-thinking initiative that strengthens the resilience and accessibility of Ireland's charging network."

Experience Dublin like a local with Johnny Mac! From the perfect pint at the Guinness Storehouse to hidden gems in Stoneybatter, discover the vibrant culture of modern Dublin. Get expert advice on the best traditional pubs, contemporary restaurants, and local neighborhoods that tourists often miss. Learn where to find live music, artisanal food markets, and authentic Irish experiences beyond the tourist trailUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visitcaloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!

Mick and Paul meet in Stoneybatter, at the site of a stabbing incident earlier this week. They also meet to discuss the battle against misinformation and the week's crime stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dyane Connor reports that a 29-year-old man has been charged in connection with a knife attack in Stoneybatter in Dublin at the weekend.

On this episode of The Long Game Podcast, Jason Osborne and Ben Scallan discuss the Stoneybatter stabbing, the Irish State giving millions of euros to media outlets to protect 'democracy', how to make the Eurovision less crap, and more:

There is still uproar over a stabbing incident in Stoneybatter on Sunday afternoon…Should we be taking knife crime more seriously, and has there been an increase of knife crime in Ireland?Joining guest host Anton Savage to discuss is Columnist and retired Consultant in Emergency Medicine, Dr Chris Luke.

Michael O'Toole, Crime and Defence Editor, The Irish Daily Star, has the latest on a knife attack in Stoneybatter, Dublin 7.

Gary Gannon, Dublin Central TD and Social Democrats Spokesperson on Justice, reacts to the knife attack in Stoneybatter.

Jim O'Callaghan, Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, responds to the knife attack yesterday in Stoneybatter, Dublin 7.

Dyabe Connor reports that a man in his 20s remains in garda custody following a knife attack in Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 yesterday.

Janice Boylan, Sinn Féin Concillor for North Inner City Dublin and Ray MacAdam, Fine Gael Councillor for the North Inner City in Dublin

Three men were hospitalised yesterday following a stabbing in Stoneybatter in north Dublin City. Gardaí have arrested a man and said the incident appears to be a random attack. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Newstalk reporter Andrew Lowth, who was at the scene of the incident yesterday.

One man has been arrested following a stabbing in Stoneybatter that left three men hospitalised. We got reaction to the stabbings and arrest was Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O'Callaghan.

A man in his late 20's remains in custody after three men were injured in a suspected knife attack in Stoneybatter in North Dublin.The incident has been described by Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan as a "random attack", but has led to fears about a growing culture of violence.Criminologist, Triona O'Connor and Conor Lally, Security and Crime Editor of The Irish Times join Kieran to discuss.

The knife attack in Stoneybatter has shocked many people, and has also resulted in some interesting reactions – particularly online.Has social media changed the way people interact with news?Commentator Brendan Ogle joins Kieran to discuss.

You may have heard of the horrific scenes over the weekend in Stoneybatter.On Sunday afternoon, three men were stabbed in a series of apparently random attacks.A man has been arrested in connection…Joining Andrea to discuss what happened is Sorcha Pollak, Irish Times Journalist, Mary Kennedy, local resident and Director of Atomic Stage School.

One man has been arrested following a stabbing in Stoneybatter that left three men hospitalised. We got reaction to the stabbings and arrest was Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O'Callaghan.

Three men were hospitalised yesterday following a stabbing in Stoneybatter in north Dublin City. Gardaí have arrested a man and said the incident appears to be a random attack. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Newstalk reporter Andrew Lowth, who was at the scene of the incident yesterday.

Parents have gathered outside Rainbow Community Playgroup in Stoneybatter to protest a significant reduction in childcare services. Andrea speaks to some of the parents involved.

Inchicore has been named by Time Out magazine as one of the 38 coolest neighbourhoods in the world. The Dublin 8 spot officially joins the likes of Stoneybatter and Phibsboro as one of the buzziest neighbourhoods in the country, according to the publication.Labour Party Councillor and Inchicore resident, Darragh Moriarty, joins Seán to discuss why it's worthy of this accolade.Image: Land Development Agency

Inchicore has been named by Time Out magazine as one of the 38 coolest neighbourhoods in the world. The Dublin 8 spot officially joins the likes of Stoneybatter and Phibsboro as one of the buzziest neighbourhoods in the country, according to the publication.Labour Party Councillor and Inchicore resident, Darragh Moriarty, joins Seán to discuss why it's worthy of this accolade.Image: Land Development Agency

This week we head to the Dublin neighbourhood of Stoneybatter, north of the River Liffey, to sample culinary delights ranging from freshly baked sourdough to authentic Italian fare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the first live podcast recording of Book of Leaves! When I asked around as to who a good guest would be to interview as part of the Stoneybatter Festival, Kaethe's name kept coming up, and rightly so! She has been integral in community building and waste reducing in the wonder that is Stoneybatter in Dublin 7. You can stay up to date with her via @kaetheburtodea or @bi_urban_desireland on Instagram. Make sure to check out www.biurban.ie as well!The Climate Camp I mentioned takes part from August 7th to 11th.As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend xPatreon / Buy Me A Coffee[04:30] Kaethe introduces herself and the work she does[08:15] The childhood that inspired Kaethe's activism[10:45] Moving to Stoneybatter in the 1980s and utilising unoccupied land[18:15] Creating an ecological corridor in central Dublin[28:05] Rain gardens[33:10] Bí Urban – looking at blight resistant wonky potatoes and eco friendly crisps[46:30] Competition to win a jacket that turns into a tent[47:45] Kaethe's final leaf to share with listeners: waste[50:20] Imagining the futureAlso mentioned:Stop Food Waste - keep an eye out for composting coursesStreet FeastTeagscDr. David Shaw - blight resistant potatoe developerThe Soil FoundationCiaran CuffeWilding Film Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Winners of the annual Reach for the Stars astrophotography competition announced A massive star nearing the end of its life, a moonrise above Bray Head, the Milky Way from a cave and the Northern Lights, are among the 2024 winning images in the 'Reach for the Stars' astrophotography competition, run by the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies. Taking the winning prize in the 'Back on Earth - Landscape' category was an image of May's spectacular aurora borealis over Fanad Head Lighthouse in Donegal. The image, 'Fanad Head - Aurora 2024', was taken by Patryk Sadowski from Derry City. Tom O'Donoghue, from Malahide in Dublin, was the winner of the 'Back on Earth - Landmark' category. The winning image 'Sentinel' captures the Baltimore Beacon standing watch as the Milky Way rises over the ocean. Commenting on the winning images in the 'Back on Earth' categories, Professor Peter Gallagher, Head of Astrophysics at DIAS and a member of the judging panel for 'Reach for the Stars', said: "The photographer took advantage of the opportunity to shoot Fanad Head Lighthouse from a different perspective, and it paid off. Having seen lots of aurora shots this year, this one really stood out to us for the creativity and imagination. Tom O'Donoghue's 'Sentinel' shows how even the most familiar landmarks can still be captured in new ways. The judging panel loved how the Milky Way provided a stunning backdrop for the lone sentinel." Martin McCormack, from Glasnevin, Dublin claimed first prize in the 'Out of this World - Deep Sky' category. The winning image 'The Jewels of the Swan' captures the Crescent Nebula, a 25 light-year-wide emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus. Featured in the image is a star at the centre of the nebula shedding its outer layers into space resulting in a dense shell of scorching hot material giving the nebula its shape. The winner in the 'Out of this World - Planetary' category with his image of the moon rising over Bray Head was Anthony Lynch from Stoneybatter, Dublin. Capturing this image involved a last-minute 200-yard dash down the beach for Anthony to ensure he had the shot lined up perfectly. Anthony also scooped the top prize in the Public Choice category. His image 'Cave Man' which captured the Milky Way from a cave at Goat Island, Ardmore, received the most votes in the online public vote. This year over 5,000 people cast their votes online for their favourite image. Prof. Gallagher continued, "Although the Crescent Nebula is a bright one, it can be notoriously difficult to capture. This photographer really put in the hours and studied their craft to create a beautiful image that is truly captivating. The moon rising over Bray Head is another example of a familiar landmark being captured in a new and creative way. We loved the simplicity of this image showcasing the journey the moon takes through our sky." The inaugural 'Night Sky in Your Hand' category was won by Seanie Morris, from Blueball, Co.Offaly, with his image 'Sam and Lucy's first BIG aurora', which shows the silhouettes of his children against the backdrop of May's spectacular aurora display. The images in this category had to be taken on a smartphone and without telescopes, of an astronomical scene. Judges' Feedback The winners were selected by a judging panel following a meticulous review process of over 200 entries. In addition to Prof. Peter Gallagher, the judging panel included Brenda Fitzsimons, former Picture Editor, The Irish Times; Michael McCreary, President, Irish Astronomical Society; and Niamh Breathnach, Director, Alice Public Relations. Commenting on the competition, Michael McCreary, President of the Irish Astronomical Society and member of the judging panel, said: "This is my second year to be involved in the judging process, and I continue to be amazed by what people are capturing in our night sky. The perseverance and attention to detail of all the entrants is evident in the images submitted to the competition this year - w...

The facts and "facts" are flying around this week, with many claims and counter-claims.We sift through your questions and they lead us to discuss sneaky bath bombs, own brand crisps, the world's loudest animal, and Calvin ageing gracelessly as he struggles to come to grips with life in his 30s.Terence has a hard time arguing Calvin has gone middle class when he lets slip about his own coconut latte addiction, and quickly deflects by blaming Calvin for him mistakenly buying an air fryer.Send your questions and messages to talkingbollox@goloudnow.com

This week we headed to L Mulligan Grocer in Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 for a sit down roast. To listen to the full, ad free episodes, subscribe on Apple Podcast, go to Patreon.com/sundayroastpodcast or just click here. Hopefully we'll see you there!Love,Emer & Esther.Follow Emer on Instagram, Esther here and the pod here.P.S As always, if you have any great roast/carvery lunch recommendations you'd like to share with us, email ⁠⁠helloroastpotatoes@gmail.com⁠⁠.Artwork created by the fragrant and lavly, Lavender The Queen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George Horn is a third-generation master glove maker based in the heart of Dublin city. Founded by George in the 1940's, the business is continued by his son, Brian, and grandson, Gerard.Bobby took a trip out to their shop in Stoneybatter to find out more about the business.

In yet another exciting instalment of Ireland's premier carvery/roast podcast, we continue to discuss the most mundane and pointless of topics all in the name of gentle entertainment. This week: a new Aldi for Stoneybatter, Esther falls in love with a tiny bus and Emer talks about gondolas. It's got something for everyone/nothing for anyone.And of course, we also conducted an investigation into The 51 Dublin, Haddington Road, home of navy wearing men and multiple sports blaring, flatscreen TVs. Did we love or loathe our experience? Well my little roast potato, there is only one way to find out...3-2-1 LET'S ROAST!Thanks so much for listening and if you enjoy the pod, support us making it by tipping us a coffee/tiny gravy boat here. It all helps keep Emer's Nissan Juke on the road, travelling Ireland in search of the best in carvery and roasts.See you next Sunday!Emer and Esther.Follow Emer on Instagram here and Esther here.P.S We are so excited to bring the pod to the Beyond the Pale festival in Glendalough Estate in June. Buy tickets here - we can't wait!P.P.S As always, if you have any great roast/carvery lunch recommendations you'd like to share with us, email ⁠⁠helloroastpotatoes@gmail.com⁠⁠. We also have ⁠⁠a playlist ⁠⁠to get you in a carvery state of mind each week so if you have any great song recs, throw them our way too. We'd also love if you subscribed to the pod wherever you listen and if you liked this episode, give the podcast five stars on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lorkin is a folk musician with roots in Scotland, Ireland and the US. In this podcast we learn about how Lorkin transitioned from a very sheltered education to a more traditional form of education and how this has impacted his life. We also go into detail on the realities of a performing artist and how he faces performance anxiety. Lorkin has decided to base himself out of Dublin as he performs shows in Ireland, the UK and the rest of Europe. We chat about how he finds life here in Dublin, particularly the music scene here in the Capital. Lorkin recommends checking out Grano in Stoneybatter for great pasta! You can follow Lorkin on Instagram @lorkinoreilly to see his upcoming shows and latest releases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ed was kind enough to talk to us this week. He surprises us by telling his story about growing up in Singapore whilst attending a Christian Brothers School, being founded by Irish teachers! Ed lived and worked in Italy and we discuss his transition from Italy to Ireland and why his company expanded here to Dublin. Missing family and missing home is part of the expat life and we talk about how he deals with that. It was a great conversation and an absolute pleasure to have Ed on the podcast! If you're in Stoneybatter, Ed recommends checking out Grano, an Italian restaurant and A Fianco, a nice new wine bar. I hope you enjoy the conversation!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marc joins us on the podcast this week to talk about his experience so far in Dublin and in Ireland. He's a great example of someone who has tried to get the best out of his experience here by integrating as much as possible into Irish culture and by getting out of his comfort zone. We chat about his professional life and what he likes to do in Dublin in his spare time. He gives great advice for people who are trying to improve their confidence when speaking English. Marc recommends checking out Dublin's parks and markets (Stoneybatter, Dun Laoighre, St Anne's Park) to see and feel what ‘real life' in Ireland is like. For those who love a good cup of coffee, Marc recommends 3fe and Bear Market coffee. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stoneybatter has been named as one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world by Time Out. Kieran was joined by Martin Quigley of the Dublin Ukulele Collective, Anthony Farrell, Publisher of The Lilliput Press and Katie Quinn, manager of Lilliput Stores to discuss…

Áine visited Stoneybatter this week to see Amy Cahill's successful one-woman business Oxmantown Skincare.

Conversations with some of the people involved in Beál’s production of ‘Slow Recognition’, a new chamber opera by David Bremner, director Hélène Montague and designer John Comiskey which premieres this month at Unit 44 in Stoneybatter, Dublin. Presented by Jonathan Grimes, the episode features contributions from David Bremner, Hélène Montague, and singers Naomi Louisa O'Connell, Rory Musgrave and Elizabeth Hilliard. Show Notes Slow Recognition, 13–16 July 2022 Unit 44 (Kirkos Ensemble) Beál David Bremner davidbremner.net CMC Composer Page Naomi Louisa O'Connell Rory Musgrave Elizabeth Hilliard

We celebrated the first day of Lunar New Year, on February 1st, in a very special way this year by recording this mini-episode of Spice Bags in the Guinness Storehouse! We are delighted to have been invited to record in the Guinness Storehouse as part of their celebrations for the Dublin Lunar New Year Festival. Guinness has exported its dark, iconic brew to East Asia starting from the early 19th century, and so we were honoured to be in their beautiful Connoisseur bar discussing New Year holiday food, traditions, and, of course, Guinness.  Joining us is executive chef of the Guinness Storehouse, John Bueno, whose Lunar New Year dish in 1837 restaurant of Black Pepper and Guinness Short Rib of Beef is in collaboration with Terry Yang of Stoneybatter's Hakkahan. What Asian foods pair well with Guinness? What's his craziest Guinness food venture? Bueno is from the Philippines, home of the world's oldest Chinatown, so he also shares some Filipino Lunar New Year memories.  Next, Taiwan-born Yvonne Kennedy and Korean-born Carol Cherico give us a tantalizing glimpse into their traditions and how they celebrate the New Year in Ireland. Moreover, Yvonne and Carol have lived in a number of places (including California, Connecticut, Beijing, Seoul) so their memories and knowledge offer a broad scope.  Tune in to hear about red versus white envelopes, Filipino mooncakes, hot pot, rice cakes, and yes, most importantly, Lunar New Year drinking etiquette!    A big thank you to the Guinness Storehouse for including us in their Lunar New Year celebrations.  LINKS For more about Lunar New Year at Guinness Storehouse For more about the Dublin Lunar New Year Festival Hakkahan Dublin

A number of homeless individuals were evicted from a building and grounds used as a squat on Prussia St in Stoneybatter in north Dublin yesterday afternoon.   The evictions then led to protests during the day involving up to 40 people.   Gary Gannon is a Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central, Jack Power, Irish Times Reporter and Aaron from Community Action Tenants Union joined Adrian on Lunchtime Live... Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

In this week's episode of Not Without My Sister, brought to you, our lovely patrons, early and ad-free, we'll be discussing eye contact – on dates, in the workplace and beyond. (Can someone please let us know: do they really teach eye contact in Templemore?! We must know.)**Things we discuss include:Maureen's, a Stoneybatter institution Star Trek: The Next Generation's Geordi La Forge, an icon**You can follow Rosemary on Instagram @rosemarymaccabe; Beatrice is @beatricemaccabe and you'll find us both on the podcast Instagram @notwithoutmysister. Our Facebook page is here! For show notes, sporadic blog posts and assorted random things associated with the podcast, check out our website, notwithoutmysis.com. Want to get in touch? Email us on notwithoutmysis@gmail.com.Not Without My Sister is presented by sisters Beatrice Mac Cabe and Rosemary Mac Cabe, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our producer is Liam Geraghty. Sound editing and original music by Don Kirkland. Original illustration by Lindsay Neilson. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Trigger warning : Disordered eating, depression.This week I speak to former model and media personality, Holly Carpenter.She lives in Stoneybatter in Dublin with her dog Max, and has been in a relationship since October, but over the past 14 months she has had many ups and downs and she's been very honest about her struggles with her mental health and the impact the pandemic had on her overall wellbeing.She's genuine, sensitive and naturally funny and in this candid conversation she talks about the years she spent modelling, competing at the ‘Miss World pageant', taking part in ‘Britain's Next Top Model' and the toll it took on her, she also talks about the damage of toxic positivity, being separated from her parents for over a year, dating in a pandemic, her new found love of sea swimming and how she's not a fan of the ‘5 year plan!'.If you like this podcast, please show your support by leaving a rating or a little comment on Apple and by clicking follow on Spotify, thank you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As I consider the variety of work I do on a daily and weekly basis–work for which I receive payment and not, work I do for pure enjoyment, and work I’d rather not do–it strikes me that most of what feels off about it all, comes from having to do it. It is the sensation that someone or something is looking over my shoulder with a critical eye waiting impatiently for me to fulfil some prior commitment or other. And as this sensation of external pressure weighs on my consciousness, I wonder was it always this way. It seems to me, and I’ve written on this many times before, that with the advent of industrialisation came the widespread imperative to work under command. Although, I will accept that work may have always involved a relatively flush party and another willing to work for some of that gold. With that in mind, perhaps regular joe soap workers have never been free to direct their own work.Being somewhat obsessed with the nature and value of daily work as I am, and why we seem to have such a dichotomous relationship with it, I bought a few books on the history of work. One is The Oxford Book of Work, an anthology that draws upon a range of views and experiences of work across the centuries from writers, poets, scientists, clergy, journalists, and laypeople. It’s an account of work over the entire spectrum of life from youth through to retirement contrasting, as the author says, the delights of occupation and the harshness of compulsory labour. Some accounts suggest the glory and honour of work. Others, such as Oscar Wilde, suggest work is mentally and morally injurious. He said of manual labour;“And as I have mentioned the word labour, I cannot help saying that a great deal of nonsense is being written and talked nowadays about the dignity of manual labour. There is nothing necessarily dignified about manual labour at all, and most of it is absolutely degrading. It is mentally and morally injurious to man to do anything in which he does not find pleasure, and many forms of labour are quite pleasureless activities, and should be regarded as such. To sweep a slushy crossing for eight hours on a day when the east wind is blowing is a disgusting occupation. To sweep it with mental, moral, or physical dignity seems to me to be impossible. To sweep it with joy would be appalling. Man is made for something better than disturbing dirt. All work of that kind should be done by a machine.”“Man is made for something better than disturbing dirt.” What a great line. And he’s right, to an extent. I would like to believe that no matter what work we do, there is the opportunity to do it well and with enthusiasm and enjoy it. Manual labour under the force of our own mental steam is not arduous and undignified. On the contrary, I have found it to be some of the most satisfying work there is. However, when under the command of another then it takes on an entirely different colour. The challenge then is to do the work for its own sake without the promise of reward or applause. This represents the epitome of human achievement, and apparently, in agreement, Rudyard Kipling put it as follows in his 1892 title, The Seven Seas;And only The Master shall praise us, and only The Master shall blame;And no one shall work for money, and no one shall work for fame,But each for the joy of the working, and each, in his separate star,Shall draw the Thing as he sees It for the God of Things as They are.Nevertheless, many people are bored and untested in their work. The fun in work is in being pressed to the limits of our ability, but if we’d rather not be there in the first place, then it’s hard to become engrossed to the extent that D.H. Lawrence implied when he wrote of Work in 1929;There is no point in work unless it absorbs you like an absorbing game.If it doesn’t absorb you, if it’s never any fun, don’t do it.Easier said than done, perhaps. Many of us fall into jobs without much conscious decision making on our part. We need a few quid to live and to buy nice things–that’s the primary motivation–so we take whatever work there is. An apprenticeship, a sales job in a shoe shop, a few hours behind the counter in the local newsagent; whatever is going. It’s what I did. I took a job I was told to take, and although I wanted to do other things, I happened to enjoy the work and did it to the best of my ability. I was happy on one level to be out of school and to be treated as an adult, although I was little more than a skivvy for the first few years. It didn’t occur to me that I needed to get out. Work didn’t feel like an imposition until much later.Working alone brings me the most enjoyment. Even when I’m in the company of others at work, I mostly keep to myself. Nobody is looking over my shoulder these days; there’s no pressure to perform. So I go about my business at my own pace. Sometimes I go fast, sometimes slow, but always under my own mental steam. There’s great freedom and peace in that. Lillian B. Rubin, a 28-year-old trucker, seemed to be on the same page when in 1972 he said;There’s a good feeling when I’m out there on the road. There ain’t nobody looking over your shoulder and watching what you’re doing. When I worked in a warehouse, you’d be punching in and punching out, and bells ringing all the time. On those jobs, you’re not thinking, you’re just doing what they tell you. Sure, now I’m expected to bring her in on time, but a couple of hours one way or the other don’t make no difference. And there ain’t nobody but me to worry about how I get her there.Lillian Rubin spoke about freedom and autonomy, being largely in command of his own work and being at one with his sense of self in his daily activity. It is to be treated like a human being and not like a machine. This is the freedom we are all looking for in our daily work. It’s just so fulfilling to be in charge of our own daily activities, but very few of us can say that we have that personal autonomy crucial for happiness at work. The need to survive often takes over and dictates our lot. So we leave our children, join the lines of traffic and go to work at jobs we’d rather not.The structure of daily work is changing for many people, with technology taking a further foothold and more of our time spent working remotely. But I wonder if these changes will be for the better. I am hopeful, if not a bit cynical, about it all. Employers are reaching further into our personal space in many ways, and there seems little to halt their advance. After all, the pandemic has made it necessary. The roads are busy with commuter traffic again too, and taking into account the upheaval of the working lives of so many, it seems that not much has really changed. Our attitudes to work are still largely comprised of the idea that we work for them, so we must do what we’re told. As we contemplate a workplace utopia where machines do the work and devote our time to personal advancement, we imagine that we will gain the freedom to do what we really want in the future. Maybe, but I honestly can’t see while Capitalist ideologies dictate economics and social structure. While we remain consumers of things rather than producers, things only get worse. The utopic workplace future is not a new idea either. Over the last few centuries, people have imagined an idyllic existence where we wouldn’t be concerned for work but rather leisure.“The desirable medium is one which mankind have often known how to hit: when they labour, they do it with all their might, and especially with all their mind; but to devote to labour, for mere pecuniary gain, fewer hours in the day, fewer days in the year, and fewer years of life.”- John Stewart Mill, Principles of Political Economy, 1848“The chief model by which labour is likely to be made less irksome is not by a change in its character or its intrinsic attractiveness, but by a diminution in its severity. It will probably be lightened by the increasing perfection of tools, and the increasing use of machinery; though on the other hand, it may be that from this cause its monotony will become no less, perhaps greater.”F.W. Taussig, Principles of Economics, 1911Quite insightful from Mr Taussig. Compulsory working hours may, on the whole, have reduced, and conditions for workers may have improved. But wages have, in effect, been on a decline since the ‘70s, and in countries such as the US, the number of working hours are greater now than in the 1960s. As technology has advanced, offering the fulfilment of John Meynard Keynes’ promise, work appears to have become more demanding. Keynes wrote in Economic Possibilities for Our Grandchildren in 1930;Thus for the first time since his creation, man will be faced with his real, his permanent problem–how to use his freedom from pressing economic cares, how to occupy the leisure, which science and compound interest will have won for him, to live wisely, agreeably and well. The strenuous purposeful money-makers may carry all of us along with them into the lap of economic abundance […] For many ages to come the old Adam will be so strong in us that everybody will need to do some work if he is to be contented. We will do more things for ourselves than is usual with the rich today, only too glad to have small duties and tasks and routines. However, Mr Keynes utopia consisting of a 15-hour workweek didn’t consider our propensity to snatch captivity from the jaws of freedom. Nor did he take weight of the ever-expanding greed of the few and their desire to control and profit at the disadvantage of millions of others. The operators of the corporate machine give up only the minimum they are required under legislation and where they offer more, you must give them your soul.I don’t believe the future of work will give us workplaces that reflect the needs of human beings, I mean, really. While we have hierarchical systems where the vast majority of profits go to the smallest number of people human beings will remain merely cogs–disposable and replaceable. In this, the capitalist system is flawed. It makes machines of men and women, and nothing has changed in this regard over the centuries. We’re still writing about the assault on the masses that is working life. There are, of course, exceptions, but they do not refute the rule–human beings are blagarded by work, and all efforts to change things are merely a sticking plaster on an open wound.Work can be pleasurable, fulfiling, and rewarding, but we can’t sit around and wait for employers to make it so. We must do it for ourselves. I’ll leave you with these words from French Philosopher Simone Weil from Oppression and Liberty, 1955;“To the conflict set up by money between buyers and sellers of labour has been added another conflict, set up by the very means of production, between those who have the machine at their disposal, and those who are at the disposal of the machine.”An Investigation of Daily WorkThis summer, I’m commencing a little experiment, an ad-hoc investigation, you might say, into feelings about work. I’m taking the vicinity where I live, Dublin 7, and I’m going out to capture the thoughts and feelings of work from ordinary people in an area of Dublin called Stoneybatter. I’ll be selecting a variety of professions and having a conversation about their work. Hopefully, I’ll have some good audio to share with you. More on that very soon.Hey, thanks for being here. This was Sunday Letters, the free weekly newsletter on life, work, & the pursuit of happiness. The weekly issue is free and has been since its inception in 2015. I enjoy writing it, and if you enjoy it too, please consider becoming a supporter. You’ll continue to get Sunday Letters along with these additions. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sundayletters.larrygmaguire.com/subscribe

Explore the ‘lost’ buildings of Dublin's northside on this atmospheric and evocative self-guided audio walk, and discover a surprisingly multi-layered city and society. View the route map here: https://ilfdublin.com/whats-on/festival/strand/boundless/lost-ireland-dublin-northside-edition-by-orla-fitzpatrick-self-guided-audio-walk/ From Hector Grey’s bargain shop to places destroyed in the 1916 Rising, Orla Fitzpatrick has curated a tour that includes both recent casualties and long-lost buildings. Discover the former home of Dublin Bread Company’s flagship café on O’Connell Street. Designed by Samuel Beckett’s grandfather, it was known for its chess games, political meetings and “damn bad cakes.” The tour includes the site of elaborately-decorated French urinals on Eden Quay and the High Altar on O’Connell Bridge, installed for the 1932 Eucharistic Congress. Orla Fitzpatrick is a photographic historian and librarian from Stoneybatter, Dublin. Her research interests include photography, dress and design history. This walking tour is based on her book Lost Ireland, which draws on her extensive knowledge of Ireland’s photographic archives. With wonderful illustrations, it uses archival photographs to explore the ways in which buildings and cities function and change. She writes about Irish vernacular photography at www.jacolette.com

About the PoemThe society depicted in the poem , The Planters Daughter, is one reminiscent of images of Ireland in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. A planter was usually an English or Scotsman, brought in by the British, who bought confiscated land in Ireland quite cheaply , who then employed local people to work on it In effect, he was the local landlord, living in the ‘Big House’ , often seen as people of wealth and be of higher class – and would certainly not mix with the lower classes. However , in this poem, Austin Clarke portrays the planter's daughter, rather than being aloof, as a down to earth and approachable person who certainly doesn't see herself as above anyone else. The most interesting feature of ‘The Planter’s Daughter’ is the indirect way in which Clarke presents the subject of the poem and this indirect treatment creates a certain mystique around her.____________________________________About the PoetAustin Clarke was born in Stoneybatter, Dublin in 1896He was one of the leading Irish poets of the generation after W. B. Yeats and he also wrote novels, plays and memoirs. His main contribution to Irish poetry was the rigour with which he used technical means borrowed from classical Irish language poetry when writing in the English language.In addition to some twenty volumes of poetry and numerous plays, Clarke published three novels and two volumes of memoirs, and while all of these prose writings are of interest, Clarke's reputation rests firmly on his poetry.He dies in Dublin in March 1974____________________________________How to Listen and followYou can listen to the podcast , My Poetry Readings, on iTunes, Spotify and Google Podcasts by clicking on any of the links above or on the podcast websiteYou can also subscribe and follow the podcast on social media by clicking on the links either on the top banner or the links below:-Facebook - @mypoetryreadingsInstagram - @mypoetryreadingsTwitter:- @mypoetryreadin1Youtube:- My Poetry Readings with Declan Walsh___________________________________Now for the promotion bit!I hope you enjoy and looking forward to hearing any comments or suggestions that you may have .If you have enjoyed , please spread the word , like , share (etc!) -by clicking the 'Share Episode' link above. If you can, please leave a review and star rating on Apple Podcasts. This will help others to also enjoy the podcast.Thanks for listening - Till next time..Slán go fóillDeclan______________________________________________Other linksBord Na Mona Advertisement

It's been a rollercoaster 24 hours for the people of Ireland. Yesterday we were all set to go to Level 5 only for the government for the first time to go against the advice of NPHET. Instead the whole country will move to Level 3. Henry McKean visited Ashbourne in County Meath, just over the Dublin border which will join the capital at midnight in Level 3.

Message from President Michael D. Higgins for the Stoneybatter Festival 2020 by Áras an Uachtaráin

Our guest this week is Manuela Spinelli, whose recent Irish Times article celebrating carbonara went viral. Spinelli is the secretary general of Euro-Toques Ireland, and is also beloved by many in this country as the former translator of football coach Giovanni “Trap” Trappatoni. Listen to us dish about the Italian food in Ireland, a narrative that ranges from fish and chips, over-the-top Celtic Tiger restaurants like the Unicorn and current spots like Grano. Spinelli has lived in Dublin since 1993, so she brings a personal spin to this tale. What was it like back when you couldn’t buy pasta at Tesco? What is authentic Italian food, and is it even possible in Ireland? What it is like to be an (unofficial) Italian-born ambassador to Irish food and culture? Plus, sports fan Blanca will quiz Spinelli on what Trap ate and “Mushroom Gate”. For more about Manuela Spinelli: www.euro-toques.ie (http://www.euro-toques.ie/) Spice Bags is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network (https://www.headstuff.org/spice-bags) Mentioned in this episode: Ragazzi Restaurant, 109 Coliemore Rd, Dalkey, Co. Dublin, A96 RX57. (01) 284 7280 Il Ristorante (https://www.bulgarihotels.com/en_US/tokyo-osaka-restaurants/tokyo/il-ristorante ) -- Luca Fantin,  2 Chome-7-12 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan +81 3-6362-0555 Grano (https://grano.ie/ ) . Unit 5, Norseman Court, Manor St, Stoneybatter, Dublin, D07 XD89. (01) 538 2003

Today’s episode is all about food, glorious food. Róisín Ingle caught up with food blogger Roz Purcell, to talk about her new fundraiser "Feasta: A Homecooking Collection of Recipes for the Mater and Mercy Hospitals". It's a gorgeous pdf cookbook available to download for €5, and it was specifically developed to help the frontline staff working to fight against Covid-19, with proceeds going to the Mater Hospital and the Mercy Hospital. Also, Irish Times restaurant critic Catherine Cleary spoke to Róisín about her brand new podcast, The Comfort Feed and shared the secret of how to recreate a Big Mac at home. Irish Times contributor Tanya Sweeney was also on the line to tell us how she’s getting on under lockdown in Stoneybatter with her fiancé and toddler: "The first few weeks felt like we were in a tumble dryer, we didn’t know what way was up". Link to Roz’s GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/get-cooking-for-good?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=m_pd+share-sheet

This week, we’re heading to the micro-county of Dublin 7 to take a deep dive into the housing development saga at O’Devaney Gardens in Stoneybatter. For well over a decade, this development has had so many false starts, and within those pauses, the shenanigans keep coming. What is happening tells us a lot about planning, public land being transferred to a private developer, the de-prioritisation of social housing, the unaffordable nature of “affordable” housing, and the ineptitude of Dublin City Council, the Department of Housing, and indeed, the Minister for Housing, Eoghan Murphy. This week, there were more alarm bells, as Sinn Féin’s housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin published a letter Murphy sent to Dublin’s mayor indicating the project may have hit the skids again. Eoin joins us in studio to give his assessment of what is going wrong and why, as well as interrogating the housing policies Fine Gael is pursuing, and giving a pretty damning appraisal of Eoghan Murphy’s tenure. Also, we weren’t going to let this ep pass without talking about the Grafton Quarter sign, Una discusses the trend of artists banning phones at gigs, and Andrea receives a shock Dynasty-related delivery.

A Lazarus Soul have made one of the Irish albums of the year in The D They Put Between The R And L. Ahead of a show at Whelan's on October 30, Brian Brannigan talks about the recording process behind it, how album highlight 'Long Balconies' came right near the end, why it's the happiest he's ever been with an album after 20 years or so of being a band, the changing Dublin music scene, their stellar set at All Together Now, and lots more. Brian Brannigan was nicknamed Lazarus by his mother. She was told he wouldn't survive at birth & when he did, he was diagnosed with a form of Spina bifida. He pulled through major surgery early in life, only to be diagnosed with cancer in his teens. A mixture of good fortune & surgery saved him again. However this trauma had a huge effect on a young mind & songwriting became his coping mechanism, his way of figuring out the world. His songs became those of A Lazarus Soul & Brannigan has gone on to build a reputation as one of Ireland's finest lyrical commentators. The first 3 ALS albums, ALSRecord (2001), Graveyard of Burnt Out Cars (2007), Through a Window in the Sunshine Room had revolving cast of musicians from other Irish bands including 10 Speed Racer, Mexican Pets, Future Kings of Spain, Sunbear & Rollerskate Skinny. However they all heavily featured the music of & were produced/ arranged by one of Ireland's finest producers/ musicians, Joe Chester. After becoming a father, Brannigan all but quit playing live until he was asked (at 2 years olds birthday party) to play a tribute gig to his hero, Mark E Smith. He asked Joe, Julie Bienvenu (Lines drawing Circles) & Anton Hegarty (Future Kings & ALS stalwart since “Graveyard” days) to accompany him. With only an hour's rehearsal, something very special happened in Stoneybatter that night, the line-up of ALS solidified. Together they released “Last of the Analogue Age” in late 2014. It was made album of the week by John Meagher (Newstalk), Alan Jacques (Limerick Live 95) & Dan Hegarty (2FM). It was included in many end of year top ten including the Irish Independent & Newstalk. It was album of the year for Tom Dunne (Newstalk), Alan Jacques (Limerick 95) & Paul Page (Between the Bars blog/ Whipping Boy).

There's little we can say about this week's story that won't spoil it on you beforehand, apart from Jason reads Kevin a story about an alcoholic, legless beggar called Billy Davis in Stoneybatter back in the 1700s that used to strangle women to death. No spoilers. Enjoy. Also, it's probably all bollocks.

There's little we can say about this week's story that won't spoil it on you beforehand, apart from Jason reads Kevin a story about an alcoholic, legless beggar called Billy Davis in Stoneybatter back in the 1700s that used to strangle women to death. No spoilers. Enjoy. Also, it's probably all bollocks.

In August 1849 Queen Victoria arrived in a famine ravaged Ireland. Contrary to what we might expect there were no protests and in many places the Queen received a rapturous welcome. However this only tells part of the story. This podcast takes you on a journey deep into one of Dublin's most notorious slums - St Michan's. There we follow the lives of a poor couple George and Bridget Shea. Their experience of the Great Famine was in its own unique way intertwined with the Victorias visit. This story provides us with an evocative, fascinating and revealing contrast to the royal visit while also explaining the strangely passive response to the monarch's arrival in Ireland. This episode also covers later 1849 as Dublin finally emerged from the Great Famine.**I have two live shows coming up**Dublin - The Stoneybatter Festival, June 22nd, 4.30 pm @ The Elbow Room, StoneybatterWaterford - Grady's Yard July 13th Waterford with Snugcast.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"When you know, you can't unknow." In this episode with Aoibhéann, we cover: What inspired her to live sustainably. What's happening (or not happening) with Irish politics in regards to the planet and how we can effect change in our government. Mary Robinson. Personal choices we can make to help the environment. Businesses, causes and incentives mentioned: Sustainable Fashion Dublin The NU Wardrobe Stop Climate Chaos Kaffee Form Coffee Cups (Available to purchase in Dublin in Beo in Stoneybatter among other places!) MoonCup Thinx Documentaries: The True Cost (Available on Netflix)   Follow Aoibhéann on Instagram: @aoibheannmccann   Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and share! www.bookofleavespodcast.com

In the otherwise tranquil Dublin neighbourhood of Stoneybatter, one local quirk has divided neighbours. The Pigeons.

In the otherwise tranquil Dublin neighbourhood of Stoneybatter, one local quirk has divided neighbours. The Pigeons.

On episode 22 of With Relish, Harry and Aoife take a look into the world’s favourite snack food, pizza. From it’s debatable origins, to Dublin’s current love affair, the guys delve deep into the heart of what makes pizza, pizza in this mouth watering episode. [Daniel Young](http://www.youngandfoodish.com/), joins on the line from London, where he speaks about the origins and history behind pizza, as well as dissecting the many regional varieties of the pie. Daniel is one of the world’s leading experts on the dish, having written the 576 page global guide ‘Where To Eat Pizza” in 2016. He can also be found wandering the streets of Naples, giving his world famous Neapolitan Pizza Tours of the city. Finally the guys are joined in studio by Marek Przekwaz one of Dublin’s finest pizzaiolos. Having previously worked in the Fumbally, Marek turned his attention to Neapolitan style pizza helping to start the wonderful Dublin Pizza Company back in 2016. Two years on, Marek has began his own venture with [Village Pizza Dublin](https://www.facebook.com/villagepizzadublin/), a pop up restaurant in The Belfry Pub in Stoneybatter. During the interview he speaks about the pitfalls of authenticity, his spy mission to Naples, and the work behind creating a successful pop-up restaurant.

Picture the scene, the Beer garden in L. Mulligan Grocers of Stoneybatter, a gorgeous sunny Saturday. What better than to spend a part of the afternoon tasting beers from North Tipperary's Canvas Brewery Taking the rule book of convention, and tossing it on the fires of Mad Max, listen to Maurice and Mark talk about the origins, the aspirations, and plans for Canvas. This was recorded outdoors, and there is some background noise, and some of the audience members were quite quiet, so we've boosted audio as best we can Incidentally the cheese maker is 

For this episode Claire Beck is joined by comedian, writer and actress Alison Spittle and DJ and Today FM-er Ed Smith to answer the question "What is your biggest fear?"  They start off with a LOT of talk about snacks, before moving on to discuss the correlations between building DJ and comedy sets, the effects of their Irish Catholic upbringings on their fearful childhood selves, Stoneybatter hipsters and more.

Eoghan chats to Patrick Freeman, somewhat of a troubadour who is currently residing in Stoneybatter, Dublin. There's talk about Dylan and Freeman's love of the Beatles, an influence evident on his debut album, the recently released Cherry Blossom Fall, available on PatrickFreeman.Bandcamp.com. There's also talk about the art of songwriting, personal vs stories and assuming characters, plus music sessions and much more. Patrick Freeman tour dates: November 20 - Bello Bar, Dublin November 22 - The Sunflower, Belfast December 11 - Phil Grimes, Waterford December 12 - Triskel Project Space, Cork