In this special bonus episode of What’s the Story, Dublin?, we talk about the night-time economy and what makes Dublin night life different to its national and international counterparts.
We discuss Ray O’Donoghue’s role as Night-Time Economy Advisor, including the factors that led to his position, and how he manages the balance of providing fun and entertainment while also prioritising safety and welfare.
We talk about various late-night economy initiatives launched by Dublin City Council, such as the Nee-Naw, aka the Dublin Night Help Zone, and what Dublin’s night owls can look forward to next.
This podcast was recorded on 8 July 2025. Graphics are by John Stone.
Music: ‘The Right Direction’ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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How far back does the Lord Mayor of Dublin role go? What changes have there been to the position over the years? What does the Lord Mayor do on a day-to-day basis? And where can we see the work of the Lord Mayor around Dublin City?
In this special bonus episode of What’s the Story, Dublin? The Official Dublin City Council Podcast, The Lord Mayor of Dublin Emma Blain tells us all this and more. As her time in office draws to a close, she reflects on her time as Lord Mayor and offers advice for future budding Lord Mayors.
This podcast was recorded on 19 June 2025. Graphics are by John Stone.
Music: ‘The Right Direction’ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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In this episode of What’s the Story, Dublin?, brought to youby Dublin City Council, we take a look at the Local Enterprise Office of Dublin City, aka LEO.
As Grainne Denning, who is the Senior Enterprise Development Officer of LEO, tells us, the Local Enterprise Office is all about helping business to plan, start, sustain and grow.
Discover the breadth of services offered by LEO, includinggrants, training, mentoring and counselling in this episode.
We also hear success stories, about women in business and more.
This podcast was recorded in October 2024. Graphics are byJohn Stone.
Music: ‘The Right Direction’ by Shane Ivers- https://www.silvermansound.com
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In this episode of What’s the Story, Dublin?, brought to youby Dublin City Council, we take a look at Parks, or to give the department its full title, Parks, Biodiversity and Landscape Services.
As the head of this department, Leslie Moore offers insighton the different types of parks and green spaces that characterise Dublin city, and the services that the council provides to maintain and develop them.
We also discuss the importance of parks in terms of fosteringcommunity, connecting the public to nature, and efforts that have been made in terms of conservation and protecting the environment.
This podcast was recorded in January 2025. Graphics are byJohn Stone.
Music: ‘The Right Direction’ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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In this episode of What’s the Story, Dublin?, brought to you by Dublin City Council, we take a look at Sports and Wellbeing in DCC.
The over-arching goal of the Council’s DCSWP, or Dublin City Sport and Wellbeing Partnership, is to inspire everyone in Dublin city to participate in sport and physical activity regardless of age, background, gender or ability.
Dublin City Council operates a variety of sports and fitness centres, offers training, organises events and more, with the emphasis being on participation and inclusion rather than competition.
Sport and wellbeing can be transformative and we hope today’s episode will inspire you to participate too.
This podcast was recorded in November 2024. Graphics are by John Stone.
Music: ‘The Right Direction’ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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In this episode of What’s the Story, Dublin?, brought to you by Dublin City Council, we take a look at Planning.
There are over 4000 planning applications made annually in Dublin City so the Planning department of DCC is absolutely vital.
In this episode, we define planning, explore the policies and legislation which informs planning in the city, and explain the planning application process.
Other areas of planning that are discussed include planning exemptions, protected structures, and strategic planning. We also look at some of the big projects coming from the Planning department for 2025 and beyond.
This podcast was recorded in November 2024. Graphics are by John Stone.
Music: ‘The Right Direction’ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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In this episode of What’s the Story, Dublin?, brought to you by Dublin City Council, we take a look at Dublin City Libraries.
Libraries have evolved so much from being just a place where you can borrow a book or have a quiet spot for study.
They provide a hub of activity with a diverse and inclusive community across both visitors to the library and the librarians behind the desk.
Our guest Karen O’Shea discusses the vast array of services offered and events organised by Dublin City Libraries, as well as showing how the libraries have evolved with these digital times.
This podcast was recorded in November 2024. Graphics are by John Stone.
Music: ‘The Right Direction’ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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In this episode of What’s the Story, Dublin?, brought to you by Dublin City Council, we take a look at Housing.
There is a vast range of services and support offered by Dublin City Council in relation to Housing, and while the short-form nature of this podcast means that not everything can be covered, it offers an overview of many of the things that the Council does when it comes to Housing.
Among the topics covered in today’s podcast are the provision and allocation of social housing, HAP (Housing Assistance Payment), affordable purchase and much more.
* The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage was referred to as the Department of Housing in this episode.
This podcast was recorded in November 2024. Graphics are by John Stone.
Music: ‘The Right Direction’ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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In this episode of What’s the Story, Dublin?, brought to you by Dublin City Council, we take a look at Smart Cities.
Smart Cities provides solutions to the needs of the capital and Smart City lead Jamie Cudden explains why we need it in an increasingly technologically advanced world.
This unit of Dublin City Council is centred on data and technology to facilitate the changing landscape of Dublin, with consideration to climate change, waste management, traffic, tourism, and more.
We also discuss the impact of drones and AI in the city and the Dublin Portal, which has proven immensely popular since it was unveiled on O’Connell Street in May 2024.
This podcast was recorded in Central Library studio in December 2024. Graphics are by John Stone.
Music: ‘The Right Direction’ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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