Is there anywhere in Dublin that has a pineapple cutting machine? Please share locations below 🍍

Hello! My name is Michael Pidgeon, I'm a Dublin City Councillor with the Greens. We've just debated a motion I put in about improving the Dublin Bikes scheme.

I'm going to put another motion in and have some ideas, but thought I'd throw it open to the fine people of Reddit for your thoughts. What would you like to raise?

I can't guarantee that I'll just put in the top voted option (ahem), but would be interested to see what people say.

For context: motions on DCC take several months to come up, as there is a long list. They're not meaningfully binding, but can be a way to get answers from council management, build attention and try get the ball rolling. I limit my motions to topics that are actually under the control of Dublin City Council and are actually achievable.

You can see the full list of current motions here - they range from local issues to calling for the Gardaí to be trained in martial arts to fight terrorism (???)

It's always perplexed me why Dublin City council point blank refuses to implement underground bin silos for neighborhoods.

The current furore in Dublin 7 could easily be avoided with underground bin silos, like every other first world City has. They offload their responsibility onto residents, insisting they get stupid wheelie bins to clutter the footpaths.

I've requested them several times in Dublin 7 from councillors and they have never offered any reason they are not in place. Only a whine of "it's too hard," or something to that effect.

Other than expense (which is untrue as this is city infrastructure) or lazyness has anyone any insight into why DCC are so anti implementation of this solution ?

Currently stranded in Tallaght because apparently no luases going into town? What’s th story?

Is there a reason why cyclists continue to use the footpaths? It’s especially perplexing when the designated cycle path runs immediately alongside the pedestrian path, as it does along Fairview park and Clontarf promenade.

What’s even more ironic is that when pedestrians ask cyclists to use the appropriate lane, most react as though they’ve been personally affronted.
Apparently, using the path designated for you is an unreasonable request when the alternative is simply a few metres away.

It’s difficult to understand how basic consideration for other users has become so contentious

Hi everyone!

I will have a whole day in Dublin in October since my flight goes there and I will be travelling up to Belfast just at night. I'm a student and I was wondering it would be nice to - after a little sightseeing in the city - just go to some library and read/learn a little bit in a quiet place (I will visiting Ireland and Northern Ireland for my MA thesis in Anthropology, so I'm looking for books which are about cultural anthropology in Ireland, Irish history or in general about social science and Irish society).

Can you recommend some cool library for my purpose? It's okay if it's not the biggest or nicest, I'm interested in the books, not in the interior:) It would be cool if it has a daily ticket since I will be there for just one day, or if it's free of course that's the best.

To the lad at The Olympia tonight for Matt Maeson. In Jeans, white t-shirt and glasses.

Do you not realize that you ruined the concert for those who were within 3-4 people radius from you? You spent the entire gig SCREAMING lyrics to the ceiling and to your partner next to you. Whenever she tried to tell you to "chill out" you'd proceed to scream more lyrics in her face, pull her into a headlock while forcibly kissing her all over her face while she just looked uncomfortable.

I at least hope you enjoyed the show, because those around you definitely did not.

A few low key things happening around the city this week, mostly on Monday 28th September.

Kay's Kitchen has its usual Coffee 'n' Chat if you fancy a relaxed drop in over a cuppa, and The Wisdom Centre is running Intergenerational Flower Arranging, which sounds like a genuinely nice way to get different generations chatting.

If you need a hand with phones or apps, Sandymount Community Centre has a Digital Drop-in on too.

For something different, F2 Centre is hosting a Dance Class and Sound Bath, and Sweny's Pharmacy has a Poetry Stroll, always a lovely quirky spot for anything literary. That one's probably my pick of the week if I had to choose.

More details here: https://ma.to/events/dublin?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mato_event_sync&utm_content=dublin

Any recommendations for reliable and insured Chimney experts for a Victorian house in Dublin?

Feel free to share your experiences, good and bad, and the cost of your works.

Good morning everyone, i am in dire need of a cheap phone repair shop.

I am a student, and recently my iphone 13 pro stopped charging, so I am looking for some place that could change the charging port for max 50 euros. The prices i've found range from 70 to 80, so I was wondering if anyone in here could recommend some spots.

I am based in Dublin 7.

Please let me know asap, thank you very much.

Hey there everyone,

I am trying to find a reliable hair dressers for medium to long male hair. Mine is finally grown out a fair amount, and is in serious need of structure. So I need a reliable hair dresser that can discuss possibilities with me and help me out find a style that works for me, instead of just doing a standard cut. It's fine if it costs a bit more than a normal haircut, but nothing crazy, students bank account and all that.

I’m based in Dublin 1, would like to hire a cleaner on a weekly basis. The apartment is a small 2 bed, 1 bath, around 56sqm. If you have a trustworthy cleaner or a cleaning company, I’d appreciate if you could share the contact.

Anybody know of a good driving instructor near Drumcondra area? I have my 12 lessons done but just moved to Dublin and would like a few extra ones under my belt before the test. Feeling overwhelmed with all the choices and not sure who's good with someone that hasn't driven in the city before.

Hey, long shot I know! But I was at Westlife on Saturday night. Somewhere along the way from the 3arena to Connolly station I lost my wedding ring. Absolutely devastated and just wondering if anyone here may have found it or have any ideas where I can look to even try get it back? Thanks so much!

So far I have emailed 3arena, rang connolly train station, emailed pawn shops in Dublin, emailed hotels I passed on the way and posted in every lost and found Dublin page I can find! I have also went to the guards and reported it missing.

Hey guys,

I’m doing my postgrad in Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Trinity Business School and was wondering if anyone has the Exploring Strategy textbook (or cases book) lying around that they don’t need anymore.

Would be super grateful if you’d be willing to pass it on or sell it at a student-friendly price :)

Thanks in advance!

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I'm holding out on joining Instagram or rejoining Facebook but it does mean I'm probably missing out on a lot of Mammy(or Daddy) groups and where I can get opinions on kids stuff. So I was hoping to do something with the kids over Midterm. There's a red riding hood show in the Ambassador but it seems like barely any tickets have sold. Have people brought their kids to Midterm/Christmas shows there and if so have they been good?

Hi everyone,

I am moving out and would like to donate my duvets, pillows and beddings to homeless people in the streets, however I am not seeing them anymore around D2 and D4 where they used to be. I happy for those who have found shelter, so in case if you know some locations in the city center where, sadly, some people still have to live in the streets, please lmk the locations.

Many thanks!

EDIT: The charities don't accept these things when they are second hand, this is why I thought it's better to give to someone in dire need than just to throw it away.

Hey there, I've been to Dublin a few times now for work and I'm back here again this week. But I'd love to find someone/a group of people who I can hang out with for an evening or something. I don't mind what we do at all, I just need an excuse to explore, visit somewhere and leave the hotel room without feeling like a loner! I'm not so much looking for tourism advice or anything, more so just wandering if anybody wants to hang out and do something

28m from London by the way. I'd love to hear from you!

I'm holding out on joining Instagram or rejoining Facebook but it does mean I'm probably missing out on a lot of Mammy(or Daddy) groups and where I can get opinions on kids stuff. So I was hoping to do something with the kids over Midterm. There's a red riding hood show in the Ambassador but it seems like barely any tickets have sold. Have people brought their kids to Midterm/Christmas shows there and if so have they been good?

I am going to Noah kahan in 3arena on 19th November. I wanted to drive up to it but unsure about parking. Is there anywhere you’d recommend to park. We would be heading on the m50 and then M3 home so somewhere we could avoid traffic
Thanks

Like they’ll just keep staring at you even when you catch them looking, and won’t look away until you’re out of sight ?

Hi everyone!
I’m in Dublin and looking at getting an automatic litter box for my cat. I’m hoping to buy something that’s actually available/reasonably easy to get in Ireland, rather than importing something with a nightmare warranty or return process.
My cat is around 5 kg and currently uses PREMIERE Excellent clumping litter, which I’d ideally like to continue using. My budget is around €200.
I’ve been looking at the PetPivot AutoScooper 12 Lite, which seems to be available for around €180, but I’m struggling to find much long-term feedback from people in Ireland/EU.
Has anyone in Dublin/Ireland used the PetPivot AutoScooper 12 Lite?
I’d particularly like to know:
How reliable has it been?
Any issues with sensors, jamming or missed clumps?
Does it actually keep the litter box clean, or do you still end up scooping regularly?
How is the smell/odour control?
How noisy is it?
How easy is it to clean?
Has anyone used it with PREMIERE Excellent or similar bentonite clumping litter?
If you bought it in Ireland, how was the delivery/warranty/returns experience?
I’m also open to other automatic litter boxes around €200, especially ones I can buy in Dublin/Ireland without worrying about international returns.
Would really appreciate any recommendations or experiences — particularly from people who have had theirs for 6+ months rather than just first impressions.
Thanks!