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

In this special, festive episode of What’s the Story, Dublin? we are joined by Tony Smithers, Head of Events & Filming Unit, as we look at some of the exciting events in Dublin city for Christmas 2025.

Join us as we go behind-the-scenes of the Dublin CityCouncil Dublin Winter Lights, including a sneak peek at what’s new in this year’s edition.

You’ll also learn about new initiatives like TwinkleTown inpartnership with Dublin City Council, the Santo Panto, and the Dublin City Council TwinkleTrail.

There is also an exciting opportunity for children to getinvolved with the Dublin Winter Lights as they are invited to enter an art competition, the closing date of which is 21 November 2025.

Visit dublinwinterlights.ie for more information.

What is the Dublin City Council Culture Company, and in what ways has it contributed to culture and the arts in Dublin City?

Iseult Dunne, who is CEO at Dublin City Council Culture Company, and Linda Devlin, who is Director of Creative Engagement at Dublin City Council Culture Company, answers these questions and more.

We discuss the many activities and initiatives launched by Dublin City Council Culture Company in its run to date, including what’s going on 14 Henrietta Street and Richmond Barracks, two popular, historical sites that the company runs.

This podcast was recorded on 30 July 2025. Graphics are by John Stone.

Music: ‘The Right Direction’ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Have you ever wondered what exactly an Assistant Chief Executive does and what are they responsible for?

In this latest episode of What’s the Story, Dublin? The Official Dublin City Council, we’re looking at this role of the ACE.

Assistant Chief Executive Aidan Blighe tells us about the career path and variety of work experience he draws from in his current role. He also discusses the key qualities needed to be an effective ACE.

This podcast was recorded on 6 August 2025. Graphics are by John Stone.

Music: ‘The Right Direction’ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

A huge amount of work and organisation goes into keeping the streets of Dublin city clean.

In today’s What’s the Story, Dublin? episode, we’re lookingat Dublin City Council’s waste management services.

Sid Daly, Public Domain Officer, talks to us about howrecycling in Dublin city works, the challenges DCC faces in the management of waste, and what you can do from home to look after your waste and recycle effectively.

This podcast was recorded on 6 August 2025. Graphics are by John Stone.

Music: ‘The Right Direction’ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

In our latest episode of What's the Story, Dublin? The Official Dublin City Council Podcast, we’re looking at the Biodiversity Artist in Residence programme, which is funded by Creative Ireland under the Creative Climate Action Fund.

The original goal of the residency was to challenge the way staff think about biodiversity and how it impacts their work and day-to-day activities – but what was accomplished, as we discuss, went far beyond that.

We speak with both the current Biodiversity Artist inResidence, Louis Haugh, and Curator and Project Manager with Dublin City Council, Ruth Carroll, as part of the podcast.

* Sabrina Dekker is head of the Dublin Metropolitan RegionalCARO office

This podcast was recorded on 6 August 2025. Graphics are by John Stone.

Music: ‘The Right Direction’ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

What kind of activities is Comhairle na nÓg (Youth Council) involved with and how can young people get involved?

In this latest episode of What’s the Story, Dublin? we’re speaking with 14-year-old Chairperson Aaron Kiernan about the history of the Comhairle, the issues explored by its young members, and the benefits of participating.

This podcast was recorded on 12 September 2025. Graphics are by John Stone.

Music: ‘The Right Direction’ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Dublin Festival of History is an annual free festival,brought to you by Dublin City Council and organised by Dublin City Libraries, in partnership with the Dublin City Council Culture Company.

Now in its thirteenth year, the 2025 festival will run from26th September to 12th October, and there are so many events to look forward.

We speak with Festival Founder and Deputy City Librarian Brendan Teeling about the legacy of Dublin Festival of History and what makes it so special.

This podcast was recorded on 27 August 2025. Graphics are by John Stone.

Music: ‘The Right Direction’ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Welcome back for season 2 of What’s the Story, Dublin?

In this first episode of the latest season of the officialDublin City Council podcast, we’re deep diving into the work of Dublin Fire Brigade.

Assistant Chief Fire Officer Greg O’Dwyer speaks to us abouta variety of aspects related to the DFB, including the wide variety of services provided by them, how the Brigade began over 100 years ago, and how modern technology has shaped their work.

We also discuss what qualities you need to work for Dublin Fire Brigade.

This podcast was recorded on 6 August 2025. Graphics are by John Stone.

Music: ‘The Right Direction’ by Shane Ivers -https://www.silvermansound.com

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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