Well this is a relief. The Luas strike that threatened to cripple the city next Tuesday has been called off – but only temporarily, so that talks can take place. It’s an important breakthrough in the negotiations between workers’ union SIPTU and Luas operator Transdev, however, and we’re all hoping it paves the way for an end […]

10 years ago

We’ve all witnessed the recent battle between Luas drivers and the operators – and the main losers have undoubtedly been the general public.  While many strikers have the public backing you’ll struggle to find many throwing their weight behind this action. Disrupting work, St Patrick’s Day and now the 1916 commemorations is making people pretty angry. Here are a selection […]

10 years ago

You’d be forgiven for thinking that the world was just full of wars, mouthy politicians and public transport inconvenience if you believed everything you read in the media these days .  So, we thought it was only right that we share a beautiful little gesture that one person today. It was a truly noble, selfless act and it sums up just about everything that […]

10 years ago

Just when it seemed that the Luas drivers couldn’t turn public opinion against them any further, they’ve only gone and ramped things up.  After multiple strikes during the work week affecting commuters, and an upcoming one targeting Paddy’s Day, they have just announced they’ll also be striking on Easter Sunday and the following Bank Holiday Monday as well. […]

10 years ago

People born in, living in and those who have emigrated from Ireland will understand Irish humour. It’s a rare mix of innocence, boldness and wit, and is pretty much the gift that keeps on giving. Mixed with the desired addition of notions and/or a good play on words – you just can’t get much better. Check these 12 […]

10 years ago

The Luas strike has been playing havoc with commuters all day and matters have worsened as part of the N11 has been completely closed, following a serious accident today. Diversions have been put in place as an elderly woman has been struck and tragically killed.  Take care out there and allow extra time for the commute southbound this evening. Dublin: Expect […]

10 years ago

Luas users take note, as another day of strikes is confirmed to take place tomorrow. Transdev announced this morning that the industrial action scheduled for Wednesday is still going ahead on both Red and Green lines. Strikes are also expected to take place on Friday May 13, Friday May 20, Friday May 27, as well as a four-hour stoppage […]

10 years ago

Bad news for any Southside commuters depending on the Luas this morning… Trams on the Green Line have been unable to leave their depot in Sandyford since 5am this morning due to a technical fault. It is understood that Luas are working on a solution at the moment, but the service cannot operate until the issue is resolved. […]

10 years ago

The Rubberbandits are known for their use of colourful language and it seems to be causing one lawyer in particular a spot of grief. Since the Limerick comedic duo have been working on The Nearly Impossible Gameshow, it’s been one legal practitioner’s job to go through their scripts to identify and translate any slang terms used.  The ‘gascuntist artists’ posted this […]

10 years ago

As the Luas drivers take their ninth day of strike action in 2016, the public is divided on the situation. While there is sympathy out there for workers seeking a fairer wage, it appears the prevailing mood is one of irritation. To quantify just how the nation feels on the topic, Coyne Research conducted a study using a sample of 1,003 […]

10 years ago

You’ve probably heard reports that €12 million is being diverted from the mental health budget to be used elsewhere in the health service. Unfortunately, still in 2016, a very obvious mental health stigma still exists in Ireland, and budget cuts will just cause this situation to deteriorate further. The Union of Students in Ireland and Mental Health Reform will be outside Dáil […]

10 years ago

Another day, another Luas strike. Except today is cold, wet and some kind of weird snowy sleety mess is falling from the sky and Luas commuters across Dublin are not happy campers… #Luas #Gridlock #Rain pic.twitter.com/5ETYeUNLWb — Jack Quann (@jqbilbao) April 28, 2016 If Luas drivers are on strike should they not be protesting? I’ve arrived […]

10 years ago