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The pitch in Portland Row earmarked for housing

Parrott, Harrington backing campaign over 'vital' pitch

Republic of Ireland footballer Troy Parrott and double Olympic boxing champion Kellie Harrington are backing a campaign to save a local sports pitch on Dublin's Portland Row.

Dublin • 18 Dec 25

People queue up to receive food vouchers in Dublin city centre

Lengthy queue for Christmas vouchers at Dublin charity

Lengthy queues formed in Dublin city centre today as the Capuchin Day Centre distributed tickets for their annual Christmas vouchers.

Dublin • 12 Dec 25

'Collapse' in Dublin homeless moving to private rentals

Focus Ireland has said that exits from homelessness to private rental housing have "collapsed" in Dublin, falling from 60% of all Dublin exits in 2021 to 26% in 2025.

Dublin • 11 Dec 25

Dogs take part in a carol service at Christ Church Cathedral

All dogs go to heaven - Christchurch canine blessing

There were paws on the pews of Christchurch Cathedral in Dublin at the annual blessing of dogs..

Dublin • 10 Dec 25

Callaghan 'Cal' O'Keeffe's family receive posthumous National Bravery Award

National Bravery Award posthumously given to man's family

A 90-year-old man who died after pushing a woman from the direct path of an oncoming car has posthumously been given a National Bravery Award.

Ireland • 05 Dec 25

The pilot project will run for six months in the Dublin, Waterford, Kilkenny divisions

More than 100 gardaí to get tasers in pilot project

A new pilot project will see tasers issued to 128 frontline uniformed gardaí. The scheme will take place in Dublin Central, Waterford and Kilkenny.

Ireland • 02 Dec 25

Photo shows medical scientist Rebecca Broni who contracted long covid while working at a Dublin hospital

Long Covid turned my life upside down, says scientist

Five years on from contracting Covid, medical scientist Rebecca Broni is still living with its effects and now faces a cut in financial support.

Ireland • 28 Nov 25

Mother of conjoined twins named Carer of the Year

The mother of twin boys who were conjoined at birth has been recognised for the care she has given them amid their "lifelong medical challenges".

Ireland • 27 Nov 25

Campaign for younger blood donors launched at Croke Park

Club and county allegiances were put aside at GAA HQ in Croke Park today as players came together as part of a campaign aimed at boosting the number of young blood donors.

Ireland • 26 Nov 25

Siubhán Uí Cheallaigh, a mother of one, living in Lucan

Babies missing out on check-ups due to nursing shortage

Children and babies in parts of west Dublin are continuing to miss out on crucial health checks because of a shortage of public health nurses.

App • 24 Nov 25