Samantha Libreri

Eastern Correspondent

Waterways Ireland said that it acknowledges that the current fencing along the canal which runs from Mount Street to Harolds Cross is 'undesirable'

Barriers at Grand Canal could be in place until October

Barriers along the Grand Canal in Dublin could remain in place until October as Waterways Ireland has said it is currently trying to redesign the area to prevent tents from being pitched.

Dublin • 25 Jun 24

James Geoghegan was elected by a coalition of Councillors on Dublin City Council

James Geoghegan elected as Lord Mayor of Dublin

Fine Gael Councillor James Geoghegan has been elected Lord Mayor of Dublin.

Dublin • 22 Jun 24

Between 2013 and 2024 Dublin City Council has voted to keep it at its lowest possible rate of 15% below the base rate (stock image)

Dublin city householders set to see property tax increase

Householders in the Dublin City Council area are likely to see their local property tax increase in 2026 as part of an agreement between a number of political parties on the incoming council.

Dublin • 21 Jun 24

Dr Norah Patten is due to take part in a space mission in 2026

Mayo woman set to become first Irish person in space

A woman who works for a space research company in Dublin is set to become Ireland's first astronaut.

Ireland • 20 Jun 24

Gary Smith, 59, from Greystones, Co Wicklow, has been using a standing wheelchair for two years

Wicklow man's life transformed by standing wheelchair

A Wicklow man has said his life has been transformed by a wheelchair the allows him to stand.

Ireland • 15 Jun 24

Labour leader Ivana Bacik (3rd L) celebrates with Aodhán Ó Riordáin as he became an MEP for the first time

European Elections: Dublin round-up

Three candidates retained their seats in Dublin and were joined by one newcomer, with two sitting MEPs saying goodbye to Brussels after three days of counting.

Elections 2024 • 12 Jun 24

Road closures put in place in the Fairview area were later lifted

Suspicious device discovered in Dublin found to be a hoax

A suspicious device which caused major disruption in the northeast inner city of Dublin was found to be a hoax.

Dublin • 07 Jun 24

Gardaí say they are investigating the circumstances around the man's death

Investigation after man's body found in Co Monaghan

An investigation is under way after a man's body was discovered at an apartment in Clones, Co Monaghan.

Ulster • 03 Jun 24

The 7km-long cliff walk, which has spectacular views of Ireland's east coast, has been closed since February 2021

'Massive loss' as Wicklow cliff walk faces summer closure

A popular cliff walk in Co Wicklow is facing its fourth summer of closure as the local authority says it is still trying to find ways to reopen the route.

Leinster • 01 Jun 24

Irish Rail said 'significant damage' was done to the barrier

Disruption after stolen truck crashes into level crossing

Gardaí are investigating an incident in which a stolen Dublin City Council bin truck crashed into a level crossing barrier on the northside of the city causing the suspension of part of the DART services for the rest of the evening.

Dublin • 30 May 24