What's the Story, Dublin?

Tá an-áthas orainn fáilte a chur roimh triúr ball foirne ón Aonad Forbartha Gaeilge i gComhairle Cathrach Bhaile Átha Cliath sa chlár seo de What’s the Story, Dublin?Tá comhrá idir an tOifigeach Forbartha Gaeilge agus beirt intéirneach ó scoil Fiontar in Ollscoil Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath atá ag obair léi sa Chomhairle. Pléann siad a gcaidreamh leis an nGaeilge, a gcúlraí oibre agus ollscoile agus an obair a dhéantar san Aonad Forbartha Gaeilge.Rinneadh taifeadadh ar an bpodchraoladh seo ar an 18 Samhain 2025. Rinne John Stone na grafaicí. Ceol: ‘The Right Direction’ de chuid Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comWe are delighted to welcome three staff members from the Irish Development Unit in DCC on this episode of What’s the Story, Dublin?The Irish Development Officer and two interns from the Fiontar school in Dublin City University who are working in the Council have a chat. They talk about their connection with the Irish language, their professional and academic backgrounds and the work they do in the Irish Development Unit.This podcast was recorded on 18 November 2025. Graphics are by John Stone. Music: ‘The Right Direction’ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

We are delighted to be joined by Chief Executive of Dublin City Council Richard Shakespeare on this episode of What’s the Story, Dublin? as he reflects on the career path that led to his role and delves into his focus on ‘Getting the Basics Right’ as Chief Executive. Richard Shakespeare also describes what a Chief Executive actually does, including what his day-to-day looks like, and reflects on career highlights and challenges.He also tells us he loves most about his work and what his plans are for the future.This podcast was recorded on 26 November 2025. Graphics are by John Stone.Music: ‘The Right Direction’ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

In this episode of What’s the Story, Dublin? we discuss the Area Offices of Dublin City Council. We look at why Dublin city is structured in this way and at services that locals can avail of from the Area Offices.Aoife Hannan tells us about her work in Community and Social Development and about Ballyfermot and Drimnagh, where she is based.Aoife also talks about challenges and future hopes for her role, as well as events we can expect to see in her Area Office.This podcast was recorded on 21 October 2025. Graphics are by John Stone.Music: ‘The Right Direction’ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

There is a lot more to traffic management in Dublin citythan you would think, as this episode with Executive Manager of Traffic Brendan O’Brien reveals.Brendan speaks to us about how infrastructure, streetdesign, congestion etc. have factored into the historical layout of Dublin city, shaping how people live, work and travel there.He also talks about working with the public to make trafficand travel more accessible and efficient and reflects on how COVID-19 affected how people use and move around the city space.We also discuss exciting developments in technology inrelation to traffic management and public lighting, the challenges of parking in the city, about schools and traffic, and the latest on the Metrolink. The freephone number for the Traffic Management & Incident Centre is 1800 29 39 49.This podcast was recorded on 29 October 2025. Graphics areby John Stone.Music: ‘The Right Direction’ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Jessica O’Donnell, who is the Head of Education at Hugh Lane Gallery, where she has worked for the past 25 years, joins us on the What’s the Story, Dublin? Podcast.We learn about the history of HLG and about the refurbishments that are currently in the works there.Their physical doors may be closed, but there is still lots happening at Hugh Lane Gallery through their offsite programme, which integrates education, walks, talks and more.Learn about how you can participate and about upcoming events from HLG in today’s episode.This podcast was recorded on 4 November 2025. Graphics are by John Stone.Music: ‘The Right Direction’ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com