Samantha Libreri

Eastern Correspondent

Grandnieces of James Joyce, Chris Joyce, Alee Neill, Mia Joyce Kemper, Ruby Neill and Sabrina Joyce Kemper celebrate Bloomsday in Dublin's north inner city

'Love loves to love love': Dublin celebrates Bloomsday

Celebrations have taken places across Dublin to mark Bloomsday, the day immortalised by James Joyce in his novel Ulysses.

Dublin • 16 Jun 25

New play aims to tell the untold stories of IP applicants

A play based on the real life experiences of people living in an International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) centre in Newbridge, Co Kildare, has begun a nationwide tour.

Ireland • 13 Jun 25

Anthony Doonan believes the declining condition of his flat is contributing to his health problems

'It's very cold' - council accused over Dublin flats

Dublin City Council has been accused of leaving its flat complexes behind when it comes to retrofitting, as figures show that just 17% of units have received upgrades to windows, doors and heating systems.

Dublin • 13 Jun 25

The OPW are reporting an incident of harassment this morning to gardaí, following protests at Castletown House in recent days

OPW reporting harassment at Castletown House to gardaí

The Office of Public Works has said that it is making a report to gardaí after a contractor working at Castletown House in Kildare this morning was harassed by members of the public.

Leinster • 10 Jun 25

The museum opened in October 2011 to chart the events and remember the people who have shaped the city

Dublin city museum to reopen after two year refurbishment

The thumb of a statue in O'Connell Street that was a casualty of the Italia 90 homecoming and bottles from Dublin's original craft beer producers are among the artefacts that can be seen as The Little Museum of Dublin reopens its doors after a two year makeover.

Dublin • 03 Jun 25

The first of the new homes are due to be completed by early 2027 (Pic: Metropolitan Workshop Architects graphic)

542 new homes to be built on St Teresa's Gardens site

The construction of a long-awaited regeneration project at the former St Teresa's Gardens site in Dublin's south inner city, has been launched with the first homes due to be completed by early 2027.

Dublin • 30 May 25

Gardaí have dealt with more than 30 incidents of disruptive passenger behaviour so far this year at Dublin Airport

Marked increase in disruptive behaviour at Dublin Airport

There has been an 80% increase in incidents of disruptive passenger behaviour reported at Dublin Airport so far this year compared to the entire number of incidents recorded in 2024, according to figures from the Irish Aviation Authority.

Dublin • 29 May 25

Two fishermen rescued after vessel sinks overnight

Two fishermen have been rescued from the sea off the north east coast after their fishing vessel sank overnight.

Louth • 29 May 25

The left turn from Westland Row to Pearse Street is now restricted to public transport and cyclists only

Changes to how cars travel round Dublin come into effect

The second phase of the Dublin City Transport plans has come into effect, changing the way private vehicles can travel around parts of the city centre.

Dublin • 25 May 25

The surprise discovery of a vial of blood of Saint Hilarii was found by a group of students

Fifth-year students find relic of saint in Dublin school

A relic of a saint which is believed to date from the second or third century has been found in a secondary school in north Dublin.

Dublin • 24 May 25