Liam Coates

3 days ago | independent.ie | Liam Coates

The document, to be presented to councillors on Monday, outlines four high-footfall locations where the facilities would be situated: South King Street, Barnardo Square, O’Connell Street/North Prince’s Street and Smithfield Square. The facilities are to be multi-cubicled and staffed in a similar way to the existing toilet at the junction of St Stephen’s Green and Grafton Street, introduced at the height of the pandemic.

4 days ago | independent.ie | Liam Coates

Specialising in painting industrial and urban landscapes, Jonathan has been described as one of Ireland’s finest visual artists of the last century. He was born in Thomas Street in 1941, and his family moved to 2 Walkinstown Avenue in 1952. It was while living here in his teenage years that he developed his love of painting, and produced many of his earliest works. His first solo exhibition was held in Fergus O’Farrell studios in 1966, followed by the Royal Hibernian Academy in 1968.

1 week ago | independent.ie | Liam Coates

The changes, the latest phase in the Dublin City Centre Transport Plan, came into effect last Sunday and introduced new restrictions on cars turning left onto Pearse Street from Westland Row. Buses, taxis and cyclists aren’t affected, but general traffic must now turn right at the junction.

2 weeks ago | irishtimes.com | Liam Coates

Outside Kenmare’s church following Mass on Sunday, worshippers were aghast at details emerging in the Michael Gaine investigation. In the case’s first major breakthrough on Saturday, gardaí confirmed human remains were found by a neighbour in slurry from Gaine’s farmyard. DNA testing is currently under way to verify its origin. Along with the shock of such a grim discovery, Massgoers said there has been a palpable erosion of trust between locals since it came to light.

3 weeks ago | irishtimes.com | Liam Coates

A 42-year veteran of the Irish naval service who previously described some senior officers as acting like they’re in the “British Raj” says it is clear from speaking to Defence Forces members this week that an “elitist” mindset remains for many senior military figures. “It originated a long time ago, and it is demeaning,” said Ken Holland, speaking at the annual conference of the Permanent Defence Forces Other Ranks Representative Association (PDForra). “There’s an elitism there among some.