I spoke to Fontaines D.C. about their new album, Dopamine Chamber.

There are dozens of demonstrations, marches, and other events in solidarity with Palestine happening this weekend all over Ireland, from cities to islands. This includes a large national demonstration in Dublin on Saturday, beginning at 1pm from Parnell Square.

Game over: Inside the ruins of Gaza’s football stadiums

Saw a screening of Elsinore in Dublin last night, and Andrew Scott is sensational.

Ireland's gov has already pitched a sort of a (poor) version of this. The issue: if renewable energy projects are largely monopolised by data centre demands, it's not a green transition. It's generating more power for more power use. Electricity remains expensive, resources still go to DCs, etc.

Another sighting of the lesser-spotted Dublin fanlight horse

Corinna Hardgrave, restaurant critic of The Irish Times, dies

The original piece on this sad and perplexing case, is here.

Last month, an inquest into the circumstances surrounding his death was adjourned for six months following a request from a representative of the Garda Ombudsman, Fiosrú, who are continuing to investigate the actions of the gardaí in the case.

Irish Times readers may recall a piece I wrote about James O'Neill, the Belfast man whose body was found in the Phoenix Park in 2023, but whose family wasn't informed of his death for over a year. Yesterday, his parents met the Minister for Justice, Jim O'Callaghan, to discuss their concerns.

The original piece on this sad and perplexing case, is here.

Last month, an inquest into the circumstances surrounding his death was adjourned for six months following a request from a representative of the Garda Ombudsman, Fiosrú, who are continuing to investigate the actions of the gardaí in the case.

Interesting piece by Gavin Cooney about reporting on the Ireland V Israel fixtures.

Norway first country to propose temporary ban on AI glasses in public places

Wrote about destitution on the streets of Dublin, a common sight, and why something major needs to be done to address the levels of addiction and homelessness while a task force for the city focusses on "rejuvenation".

M. Gessen on NAZA.

Preach.

So much good stuff on at Dublin Theatre Festival. Go see something if you’re in town. My personal main rec is Zinc by Dead Centre.

I enjoyed this piece. People who are evangelical about A.I. really don’t seem to understand — or even appreciate — thinking, human creativity, or what’s important about, basically, everything.