Samantha Libreri

Eastern Correspondent

Fianna Fáil Presidential candidate Jim Gavin speaking to the media

Jim Gavin leaves role as chair of inner city initiative

Former Dublin GAA manager and presidential candidate Jim Gavin has left his role as chair of the North East Inner City Programme Implementation Board.

Dublin • 29 Jan

A view of flood damage outside a house in Rathfarnham

'We're disgusted' - anger at Dublin flood relief delays

Residents of an area of south Dublin that was badly flooded during Storm Chandra say they are angry and frustrated that a nearby flood relief scheme is taking so long to complete.

Dublin • 28 Jan

A view of the overflowing River Slaney in Clohamon near Bunclody

Overnight facilities in place in Wicklow following storm

Wicklow County Council said it has put overnight facilities in place for people impacted by flooding caused by Storm Chandra.

Weather • 27 Jan

A number of yellow Dublin Buses are parked in a row.

Changes to some BusConnects routes after complaints

A number of new BusConnects routes that have been the subject of complaints by commuters are to be changed in early February.

Dublin • 28 Jan

A view of the planned St Stephen's Green development

St Stephen's Green 'rejuvenation' plan prompts criticism

A new application to redevelop St Stephen's Green Shopping Centre has been made to Dublin City Council, which the developers say will rejuvenate it, but critics say removing its facade and glass dome will have a negative impact on the character of the area.

Dublin • 27 Jan

A general view of on Dublin's Great South Wall and the Poolbeg Chimneys

Man, 80s, dies after entering water off Dublin Bay

A man in his 80s has died after he got into difficulty in the water off Dublin Bay yesterday.

Dublin • 25 Jan

An artist's impression of the Charlemonet Metro station

MetroLink paying €30m+ for Ranelagh homes a 'no brainer'

The head of MetroLink has said it is likely to pay over €30 million to buy homes in Dartmouth Square in south Dublin, as part of a deal with residents to withdraw their judicial review of the project.

Dublin • 23 Jan

Contactless ticketing story - PR agency pic

Contactless ticketing to come into effect in 2028

Contactless ticketing for public transport will come into effect in two years time, with infrastructure for the new system due to begin appearing next year.

Ireland • 21 Jan

Plans to build homes on former Dunsink dump site

Lands around what was once Dublin's largest dump are to be redesignated by Fingal County Council to develop a major urban quarter with capacity for thousands of new homes.

Dublin • 16 Jan

Cycling campaigners say judge's comments 'inappropriate'

The Dublin Cycling Campaign has described as inappropriate comments by a Judge that cyclists in Dublin have "become a nightmare".

Dublin • 13 Jan