Sunni Bean
@sunnibean.bsky.social
Dublin Inquirer reporter. Transport, Climate, D15.
Formerly Alaska, NYC, Toronto, Granada, from Virginia.
Don't be a stranger!
Reach me at sunni@dublininquirer.com
Formerly Alaska, NYC, Toronto, Granada, from Virginia.
Don't be a stranger!
Reach me at sunni@dublininquirer.com
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If you're looking for a gift, what about a Dublin Inquirer subscription? For the curious, the involved, the engaged, the newcomer, the old-timer – for anyone you think would want to read about the city.
Gift a journalism subscription this Christmas
For the curious, the involved, the engaged, the newcomer, the old-timer – for anyone you think would want to read about the city.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
If you're looking for a gift, what about a Dublin Inquirer subscription? For the curious, the involved, the engaged, the newcomer, the old-timer – for anyone you think would want to read about the city.
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Residents have moved out of a new north Dublin housing estate to allow defects to be fixed. All 69 homes in Dublin 15 will be undergoing remedial work, according to Fingal County Council's chief executive, AnnMarie Farrelly.
Residents moved out of new north Dublin housing estate to allow defects to be fixed
All 69 homes in Dublin 15 will be undergoing remedial work, according to Fingal County Council's chief executive, AnnMarie Farrelly.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Residents have moved out of a new north Dublin housing estate to allow defects to be fixed. All 69 homes in Dublin 15 will be undergoing remedial work, according to Fingal County Council's chief executive, AnnMarie Farrelly.
The best kind of work day-- heading to the Wicklow Mountains with an expert ecologist who can dive deep into any question
Restoration at the head of Liffey should reduce flood risk downstream for Dublin city. "The simple thing is, protect this, and you protect the city," says Marcus Collier, associate professor and head of botany at Trinity College Dublin.
Restoration at the head of Liffey should reduce flood risk downstream for Dublin city
"The simple thing is, protect this, and you protect the city," says Marcus Collier, associate professor and head of botany at Trinity College Dublin.
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October 24, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The best kind of work day-- heading to the Wicklow Mountains with an expert ecologist who can dive deep into any question
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Amid a push for more land for housing, Swords councillors reaffirmed their commitment to protecting the greenbelt. The greenbelt is there to check sprawl, protect the countryside, and preserve land for recreation, biodiversity and farming, a Fingal council official said.
Amid push for more land for housing, Swords councillors reaffirm commitment to protecting greenbelt
The greenbelt is there to check sprawl, protect the countryside, and preserve land for recreation, biodiversity and farming, a Fingal council official said.
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October 22, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Amid a push for more land for housing, Swords councillors reaffirmed their commitment to protecting the greenbelt. The greenbelt is there to check sprawl, protect the countryside, and preserve land for recreation, biodiversity and farming, a Fingal council official said.
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In Kinsealy, the long wait for safe walking and cycling routes continues. “If my kids want to go to a friend’s in Portmarnock or get the train, we have to drive.”
In Kinsealy, the long wait for safe walking and cycling routes continues
“If my kids want to go to a friend’s in Portmarnock or get the train, we have to drive.”
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October 13, 2025 at 5:56 PM
In Kinsealy, the long wait for safe walking and cycling routes continues. “If my kids want to go to a friend’s in Portmarnock or get the train, we have to drive.”
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A live storytelling show offers a chance to cringe, and laugh, together: Angst from the Archives features the worst of participants’ youthful musings. There’s still time to sign up to read at it.
A live storytelling show offers a chance to cringe, and laugh, together
Angst from the Archives features the worst of participants’ youthful musings. There’s still time to sign up to read at it.
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October 12, 2025 at 1:41 PM
A live storytelling show offers a chance to cringe, and laugh, together: Angst from the Archives features the worst of participants’ youthful musings. There’s still time to sign up to read at it.
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To ease loneliness, Fingal considers piloting “chatty” benches for making connections. “If we could put the phone away and have a chat with the person who happens to be sitting next to us on the bench, I think it would bring a sense of community.”
To ease loneliness, Fingal considers piloting “chatty” benches for making connections
“If we could put the phone away and have a chat with the person who happens to be sitting next to us on the bench, I think it would bring a sense of community.”
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October 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
To ease loneliness, Fingal considers piloting “chatty” benches for making connections. “If we could put the phone away and have a chat with the person who happens to be sitting next to us on the bench, I think it would bring a sense of community.”
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Teen son and his pals booked one and had a great afternoon hanging out, talking about their post-LC plans, and their mental health. Then they raided the local village pizza takeaway and sat on the beach getting sunshine. They were gone five hours.
Unusual but necessary third space!
Unusual but necessary third space!
Fingal County Council is revising its by-laws to facilitate the growing popularity of saunas. A summer pilot proved there is demand for mobile saunas, said a council official at a recent meeting.
Fingal County Council is revising its by-laws to facilitate the growing popularity of saunas
A summer pilot proved there is demand for mobile saunas, said a council official at a recent meeting.
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September 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Teen son and his pals booked one and had a great afternoon hanging out, talking about their post-LC plans, and their mental health. Then they raided the local village pizza takeaway and sat on the beach getting sunshine. They were gone five hours.
Unusual but necessary third space!
Unusual but necessary third space!
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Some prepaid commuters on Dublin’s public transport are finding they have to pay again. Their Leap Cards charged up through the TaxSaver scheme aren’t working.
Some prepaid commuters on Dublin’s public transport are finding they have to pay again
Their Leap Cards charged up through the TaxSaver scheme aren’t working.
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September 17, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Some prepaid commuters on Dublin’s public transport are finding they have to pay again. Their Leap Cards charged up through the TaxSaver scheme aren’t working.
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How wild should allotments be? The rules vary, with some sites allowing plot-holders a lot of leeway, and others making it hard to bring in certain measures that would support biodiversity.
How wild should allotments be?
The rules vary, with some sites allowing plot-holders a lot of leeway, and others making it hard to bring in certain measures that would support biodiversity.
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September 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
How wild should allotments be? The rules vary, with some sites allowing plot-holders a lot of leeway, and others making it hard to bring in certain measures that would support biodiversity.
I cycled this route from Phoenix Park into Blanchardstown, and I ended up walking a good bit. I was tired from cycling uphill from the Southside, but also I just wanted to get out of the road.
New bridge for cyclists and pedestrians “critical” to route linking Blanchardstown and Phoenix Park, council official says. The council has set the wheels in motion on building it, in Castleknock, next to the Granard Bridge.
New bridge for cyclists and pedestrians “critical” to route linking Blanchardstown and Phoenix Park
The council has set the wheels in motion on building it, in Castleknock, next to the Granard Bridge.
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September 17, 2025 at 11:57 AM
I cycled this route from Phoenix Park into Blanchardstown, and I ended up walking a good bit. I was tired from cycling uphill from the Southside, but also I just wanted to get out of the road.
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Seeing these signs around Dublin is cool ... share any you see!
September 12, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Seeing these signs around Dublin is cool ... share any you see!
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In Mulhuddart, a councillor still wants a bridge taken out of storage. The old stone Mulhuddart Bridge was dismantled and put away more than a decade ago.
In Mulhuddart, a councillor still wants a bridge taken out of storage
The old stone Mulhuddart Bridge was dismantled and put away more than a decade ago.
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September 10, 2025 at 9:40 AM
In Mulhuddart, a councillor still wants a bridge taken out of storage. The old stone Mulhuddart Bridge was dismantled and put away more than a decade ago.
Oh my I had such a great time joining staff and "NCAD Field" students for the 4th annual scything day. It was 16 of us, and there was something about that super unexpected wild space right in the Liberties, and the scything and the weather and the people that was so serene.
On Thomas Street on Monday, an annual rediscovery of scythes was underway. “I don't think I can ever get used to living in the city, actually,” said one participant. “So when I heard about this opportunity, I was like, ‘Okay, this sounds like a real thing.’”
On Thomas Street, an annual rediscovery of scythes
“I don't think I can ever get used to living in the city, actually,” said one participant. “So when I heard about this opportunity, I was like, ‘Okay, this sounds like a real thing.’”
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September 10, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Oh my I had such a great time joining staff and "NCAD Field" students for the 4th annual scything day. It was 16 of us, and there was something about that super unexpected wild space right in the Liberties, and the scything and the weather and the people that was so serene.
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An artist is dishing up Dublin’s invasive species. Luke Casserly wants to reframe how we think about plants like Japanese Knotweed – with a cookbook.
An artist dishes up Dublin’s invasive species
Luke Casserly wants to reframe how we think about plants like Japanese Knotweed – with a cookbook.
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August 27, 2025 at 9:20 AM
An artist is dishing up Dublin’s invasive species. Luke Casserly wants to reframe how we think about plants like Japanese Knotweed – with a cookbook.
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I’m in the paper again, this time complaining about how a lack of accommodation in #Dublin is causing long commutes for students, and forcing changes to how we teach. Article by @sunnibean.bsky.social. #HigherEducation #academia #Ireland #UCD
As the university year starts, lecturers are changing how they teach in response to the student accommodation crisis and long commutes. Some are turning to longer, less frequent, classes – but there’s a pedagogical trade-off, says UCD lecturer Keith Wilson.
As the university year starts, lecturers are changing how they teach in response to the student accommodation crisis
Some are turning to longer, less frequent, classes – but there’s a pedagogical trade-off, says UCD lecturer Keith Wilson.
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August 30, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I’m in the paper again, this time complaining about how a lack of accommodation in #Dublin is causing long commutes for students, and forcing changes to how we teach. Article by @sunnibean.bsky.social. #HigherEducation #academia #Ireland #UCD
I always love diving into a subculture-- bottle collecting + recycling for cash is something I've seen many times. I love that journalism forces me to approach people and learn from them. I spent the evening with Vanessa collecting recyclable cans, and she was open about the perks and challenges.
On Dublin’s streets, bottle and can collectors now have their regular rounds. “It’s worth it,” says Vanessa Breen, who collects the rubbish to exchange for cash. “But you have to be quick, and you have to want to do it.”
On Dublin’s streets, bottle and can collectors now have their regular rounds
“It’s worth it,” says Vanessa Breen, who collects the rubbish to exchange for cash. “But you have to be quick, and you have to want to do it.”
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August 25, 2025 at 11:27 AM
I always love diving into a subculture-- bottle collecting + recycling for cash is something I've seen many times. I love that journalism forces me to approach people and learn from them. I spent the evening with Vanessa collecting recyclable cans, and she was open about the perks and challenges.
Another article on how UCD students are grappling with the S6 bus because it seems driving is the thing again and Dublin City Council is promoting active travel-- so I want them to learn about the people that want to do that too but feel they can't.
A poor bus service is tipping some university students into get driving licences, they say. “You could say that I prefer to drive in for two reasons,” said Shiv Suresh, at UCD. “To save time, and because I don't have a good time with the bus.” www.dublininquirer.c...
A poor bus service is tipping some university students to get driving licences, they say
“You could say that I prefer to drive in for two reasons,” said Shiv Suresh, at UCD. “To save time, and because I don't have a good time with the bus.”
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August 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Another article on how UCD students are grappling with the S6 bus because it seems driving is the thing again and Dublin City Council is promoting active travel-- so I want them to learn about the people that want to do that too but feel they can't.
I talked to college students for this- I had been thinking they're lucky that they're not of the college COVID generation, but it sounds tough. Pushing and shoving to make the bus. Potentially missing exams because transport doesn't come. Wishing the best for these ambitious students.
Routes introduced under BusConnects are among most often reported on our no-show bus tracker. The NTA is working on revising schedules and updating technology to try to make sure buses in Dublin – and real-time information about them – are more reliable, a spokesperson says. www.dublininquirer.c...
Routes introduced under BusConnects among most often reported on no-show bus tracker
The NTA is working on revising schedules and updating technology to try to make sure buses in Dublin – and real-time information about them – are more reliable, a spokesperson said.
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August 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I talked to college students for this- I had been thinking they're lucky that they're not of the college COVID generation, but it sounds tough. Pushing and shoving to make the bus. Potentially missing exams because transport doesn't come. Wishing the best for these ambitious students.
I went to 20 coffee shops this weekend to ask if they did this this scheme, and I found a surprising variation! I told the barista at number 17 (Off Beat Donuts) how many I had gone to, she was like .. do you want.. a coffee ?
As the plan to introduce a “latte levy” languishes, some cafes don’t give or advertise keep-cup discounts. Meanwhile, people in Ireland are sending millions of disposable cups to landfill or incineration. www.dublininquirer.c...
As plan to introduce “latte levy” languishes, some cafes don’t give or advertise keep-cup discounts
Meanwhile, people in Ireland are sending millions of disposable cups to landfill or incineration.
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August 6, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I went to 20 coffee shops this weekend to ask if they did this this scheme, and I found a surprising variation! I told the barista at number 17 (Off Beat Donuts) how many I had gone to, she was like .. do you want.. a coffee ?
Can't pretend it wasn't fun taking a boat out to Ireland's Eye to check out seabirds.
Ireland’s Eye's managers are rolling out measures to better protect the birds there. The island off Howth is a haven for puffins, cormorants, and more. But human visitors have continued to stress them. www.dublininquirer.c...
On Ireland’s Eye, a roll-out of measures to better protect the birds
The island off Howth is a haven for puffins, cormorants, and more. But human visitors have continued to stress them.
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July 30, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Can't pretend it wasn't fun taking a boat out to Ireland's Eye to check out seabirds.
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Native trees may not always be the best choice for Dublin as the climate changes, says city tree officer. “Not all native species will survive what’s coming,” he told Dublin city councillors on the climate committee. www.dublininquirer.c...
Native trees may not always be the best choice for Dublin as the climate changes, says city tree officer
“Not all native species will survive what’s coming,” he told Dublin city councillors on the climate committee.
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July 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Native trees may not always be the best choice for Dublin as the climate changes, says city tree officer. “Not all native species will survive what’s coming,” he told Dublin city councillors on the climate committee. www.dublininquirer.c...
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In west Dublin, residents are still asking for a deck-less bridge to be fixed up and reopened. Fingal County Council launched a feasibility study in 2017. But the project still requires further study, a spokesperson said this week. www.dublininquirer.c...
In west Dublin, residents are still asking for a deck-less bridge to be fixed up and reopened
Fingal County Council launched a feasibility study in 2017. But the project still requires further study, a spokesperson said this week.
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July 23, 2025 at 8:40 AM
In west Dublin, residents are still asking for a deck-less bridge to be fixed up and reopened. Fingal County Council launched a feasibility study in 2017. But the project still requires further study, a spokesperson said this week. www.dublininquirer.c...
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An effort to seed a revival of hedgerows in Dublin city: “We're going to develop different urban trial hedgerows,” says Sophie von Maltzan. “The edible hedgerow, and the not-so-fast-growing hedgerow, and the thorn-free hedge.” www.dublininquirer.c...
An effort to seed a revival of hedgerows in Dublin city
“We're going to develop different urban trial hedgerows,” says Sophie von Maltzan. “The edible hedgerow, and the not-so-fast-growing hedgerow, and the thorn-free hedge.”
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July 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
An effort to seed a revival of hedgerows in Dublin city: “We're going to develop different urban trial hedgerows,” says Sophie von Maltzan. “The edible hedgerow, and the not-so-fast-growing hedgerow, and the thorn-free hedge.” www.dublininquirer.c...
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Someday, BusConnects is supposed to bring safer cycle paths to Malahide Road – but what happens until then? “We want people cycling today. We want people to feel safe today," says Social Democrats Councillor Paddy Monahan. www.dublininquirer.c...
Someday, BusConnects is supposed to bring safer cycle paths to Malahide Road – but what happens until then?
“We want people cycling today. We want people to feel safe today," says Social Democrats Councillor Paddy Monahan.
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July 16, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Someday, BusConnects is supposed to bring safer cycle paths to Malahide Road – but what happens until then? “We want people cycling today. We want people to feel safe today," says Social Democrats Councillor Paddy Monahan. www.dublininquirer.c...