What's the Story, Dublin? – Details, episodes & analysis

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What's the Story, Dublin?

Dublin City Council

Government

Frequency: 1 episode/16d. Total Eps: 31

The What's the Story, Dublin? podcast describes the work of the various sections and departments of Dublin City Council. It offers information on the services and support that those living and working in Dublin can avail of, and shares news of the Council's latest initiatives and events.

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City Co -ordination with Karl Mitchell

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 • Duration 28:25

Cities are complex places with many stakeholders required to create a thriving and vibrant urban environment. Dublin's city co-ordination office helps to align the various businesses and organisations vested in the city's success.

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City Archaeology with Ruth Johnson

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 • Duration 29:53

Dig into the many levels of Dublin's fascinating past as we speak to Ruth Johnson on how the Council's archaeology section unearths the city's history.

Cleaning Up Dublin’s Rivers with John Stack

Season 4 · Episode 3

Monday, May 25, 2026 • Duration 23:57

In this episode of What’s the Story, Dublin?, brought to you by Dublin City Council, we sit down with John Stack from the Nature-Based Surface Water Projects Unit to explore how the city is working to improve the health of its rivers. John explains the impact of the EU Water Framework Directive and outlines the challenges facing seven of Dublin’s key waterways — including the Liffey and Dodder — which are currently experiencing poor water quality.

He discusses the main pressures on urban rivers, from polluted runoff to plumbing misconnections, and highlights the innovative Rainscapes project in the Santry catchment. Using nature-based solutions like swales and rain gardens, the project is helping to capture and clean rainwater while reducing flood risk. It’s a conversation about sustainable urban design, shared responsibility, and how collaboration across communities, businesses, and public bodies can help restore Dublin’s rivers for the future.
Recorded in April 2026. Graphics by John Stone.

Music: ‘The Right Direction’ by Shane Ivers ⁠https://www.silvermansound.com⁠
For updates from Dublin City Council, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter, or visit dublincity.ie.

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Arts Office - Interview with City Arts Officer Ray Yeates

Season 4 · Episode 2

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 • Duration 26:14

In this episode of What’s the Story, Dublin?, brought to you by Dublin City Council, we sit down with Ray Yeates, Dublin’s City Arts Officer, to explore how the arts shape the life of the city. Ray talks about the role of the Arts Office as “an opportunity maker… a developmental job” and explains how Dublin supports practitioners, participants and audiences across every art form — from theatre and visual arts to circus, film and dance.

He reflects on his 30‑year theatre background, the growth of Culture Night, the challenge of creating new audiences, and major cultural projects transforming the city — including new artist studios, public art, and emerging creative spaces. It’s a conversation about why creativity matters, how it builds community, and what’s coming next for Dublin’s cultural landscape.

Recorded in April 2026.Graphics by John Stone.Music: ‘The Right Direction’ by Shane Ivers — https://www.silvermansound.com

For updates from Dublin City Council, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter, or visit dublincity.ie.

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Climate Action

Monday, May 11, 2026 • Duration 27:38

Sabrina Dekker explains some of the challenges and potentials solution to Dublin becoming a climate resilient city.

The St. Patrick's Day Clean-up

Season 4 · Episode 1

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 • Duration 21:27

The recent Saint Patrick's Day parade brought over half a million revellers into the city which, as you can imagine produced a lot of rubbish.

In this episode we talk to Sean Michael Larkin from our waste management section on how the streets were cleaned-up in the aftermath of all the festivities.

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Integration Support & the LAIT (Local Authority Integration Team)

Season 3 · Episode 7

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 • Duration 20:25

In this episode of What’s the Story, Dublin?, we speak to Reuben Hambakachere about his role as Integration Support Coordinator in Dublin City Council and the career path that led him there.

The Local Authority Integration Team, or LAIT, works with refugees and others seeking international protection to help them integrate into communities and signposts them to additional means of support.

Reuben explains how and why LAITs became a priority for DCC and other local authorities. We discuss the challenges of the work, including combatting misinformation, and its fulfilling aspects.

This podcast was recorded on 16 December 2025. Graphics are by John Stone. Music: ‘The Right Direction’ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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An tAonad Forbartha Gaeilge (The Irish Development Unit)

Season 3 · Episode 6

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 • Duration 17:32

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.com

We 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

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Chief Executive Richard Shakespeare on Dublin City Council

Season 3 · Episode 5

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 • Duration 43:17

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

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Area Offices in Dublin City and Community and Social Development

Season 3 · Episode 4

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 • Duration 26:42

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

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