University of Galway students to sleep out in Eyre Square over accommodation crisis
They are calling on the Government and the university to take urgent action to help students. Students at the University of Galway will sleep out in Eyre Square next week as part of a protest over the city’s ongoing accommodation crisis. University of Galway Students’ Union will hold the protest next Tuesday, September 1, calling […]
5 days ago
Mould, damp and pest infestations found in Dublin emergency accommodation
Inspections uncovered a string of serious problems Mould, damp and pest infestations were uncovered during inspections of emergency accommodation for homeless people in Dublin, alongside broken appliances, damaged fittings and a string of fire-safety issues, according to records released under the Freedom of Information Act. Rooms or beds at two facilities were unavailable altogether because […]
2 weeks ago
Warning for Galway students ahead of semester beginning
This comes as demand for accommodation grows and rental scams continue to be a concern. University of Galway students looking for accommodation ahead of the new academic year have been urged to exercise caution. The Students’ Union has warned students not to rush into securing a property without making sure everything is above board. This […]
2 weeks ago
Ireland’s Housing crisis summed up by these unbelievably bad property listings
Because it’s really really bad. The Dublin property market has thrown up some seriously questionable listings in recent times. Whether it’s a room so small you’d struggle to swing a cat in it or a house that appears to have seen better days, the standard of some properties can be hard to believe. And then […]
2 weeks ago
Housing crisis in Ireland summed up by these unbelievably bad property listings
Because it’s really really bad. From tiny rooms to homes in need of serious work, some recent property listings have shown just how bleak the housing market has become. It’s not just the eye-watering prices that leave people stunned, but what those prices actually get you. With demand for homes across Dublin, and beyond, continuing […]
1 month ago
Hundreds attend vigil for Ann Delaney who died sleeping rough in Dublin city centre
“To see all of this support is just incredible.” Several hundred people gathered on Monday evening to pay their respects to 47-year-old Ann Delaney who died on the streets of Dublin. Ann, who was a nurse and a mother, is believed to have died at around 9 am on Sunday close to a Tesco Express on […]
2 years ago