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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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Country music star Sandy Kelly on Eurovision, Johnny Cash and Dublin City Council Ceol Country
Country music star Sandy Kelly joins us on the What’s the Story, Dublin? Podcast today to talk about her impressive career and this weekend’s Dublin City Council Ceol Country event. Sandy tells us about how music was always a family affaira
What makes City Architects different? (with Andrew Devonport)
We speak to Andrew Devonport on the role our City Architects office in creating liveability and an attractive and sustainable built environment. City Architects is a Division within the Housing and Community Services Department, providing a
What does City Co-Ordination involve? (with Karl Mitchell)
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. On today’
Vikings and Medieval Treasure with City Archaeologist Ruth Johnson
What’s beneath Dublin’s streets? More than you think… In the latest episode of What’s the Story? Dublin, host Michael Ryan speaks with City Archaeologist Ruth Johnston about uncovering the hidden history of our city — from Viking settlement
Cleaning Up Dublin’s Rivers with John Stack
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
Dublin City Arts Office - Connecting Communities with Ray Yeates
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
Climate Action – A Regional Perspective with Sabrina Dekker
In this episode of What’s the Story, Dublin?, host Michael Ryan, Press Officer with Dublin City Council, is joined by Dr. Sabrina Dekker, Regional Climate Action Coordinator with the Dublin Metropolitan Climate Action Regional Office (CARO)
St. Patrick's Day Clean-up after the Festival
In this episode of What’s the Story, Dublin?, we speak to Sean Larkin from Dublin City Council’s Waste Management Services about the massive operation behind the annual St Patrick’s Festival clean‑up.Sean explains how preparations begin mon
Integration Support & the LAIT (Local Authority Integration Team)
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, wo
An tAonad Forbartha Gaeilge (The Irish Development Unit)
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 s
Chief Executive Richard Shakespeare on Dublin City Council
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
Area Offices in Dublin City and Community and Social Development
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 abou
Traffic and travel in Dublin city
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 facto
What’s happening in Hugh Lane Gallery?
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 cur
Christmas in Dublin City with Events
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
Dublin City Council Culture Company with Iseult Dunne and Linda Devlin
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 Enga
Assistant Chief Executive (ACE) with Aidan Blighe
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
Waste Management – Recycling with Sid Daly
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
Biodiversity Artist in Residence with Ruth Carroll and Louis Haugh
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 or
Comhairle na nÓg with Aaron Kiernan
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
Dublin Festival of History with Brendan Teeling
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 festiv
Dublin Fire Brigade with Greg O’Dwyer
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
BONUS: Night-Time Economy and the Nee-Naw with Ray O’Donoghue
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 Econo
BONUS: The Lord Mayor of Dublin Emma Blain
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
Local Enterprise Office (LEO) with Grainne Denning
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
Parks, Biodiversity and Landscape Services with Leslie Moore
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
Sports and Wellbeing with Aideen O’Connor
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
Planning with Deirdre Scully
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. I
Libraries with Karen O'Shea
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.
Housing with Michelle Robinson
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 na
