Samantha Libreri

Eastern Correspondent

Vanessa O'Connell, Project Director for Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm.

Planning permission sought for wind farm off Dublin coast

Two wind energy firms are applying for planning permission to build a new wind farm off the coast of Dublin and Wicklow.

Business • 26 Feb

Fernanda Otero and her son Gaudie say that direct flights could transform the lives of Brazilians living in Ireland

Calls for direct flight between Ireland and Brazil

Around 30,000 members of the Brazilian community in Ireland have signed a petition calling for a direct flight between Ireland and the South American country.

Ireland • 26 Feb

Emma Blain with Hunter and Tilly after she was elected Lord Mayor of Dublin in December

'Don't break anything' - playdates in the Mansion House

Playdates under giant portraits and sleepovers in rooms that are more than 300 years old are just some of the experiences enjoyed by two primary schools students since their mother became Lord Mayor of Dublin last year.

Dublin • 26 Feb

The Give Us The Night group said that allowing nightclubs to open until 5am would transform Dublin's night-time economy

'It's a small change' - campaigners urge nightlife reform

Proposed laws which campaigners have said are key to revitalising Dublin's nightlife need to be prioritised by the Government, according to the Give Us The Night group.

Dublin • 13 Feb

The Oscar Traynor Woods development was approved by Dublin City Council in 2021

Potential problems identified at Coolock housing project

Potential problems with radon membranes, roof tiles as well as blockwork and plasterboard that may be damaged by water ingress are among the issues identified at Dublin City Council's largest social housing project in Coolock.

Dublin • 11 Feb

Lord Mayor Emma Blain was chairing the meeting

Two Dublin councillors walk out of monthly meeting

Two councillors have walked out of Dublin City Council's monthly meeting after councillors voted against a proposal to discuss Dublin's "crime crisis" as a topical issue.

Ireland • 10 Feb

Lord Mayor of Dublin Emma Blain has paid tribute to the people of Stoneybatter following the attack

Dublin lord mayor pays tribute to people of Stoneybatter

The Lord Mayor of Dublin has paid tribute to the people of Stoneybatter for how they responded to a knife attack yesterday in which three men were injured.

Ireland • 10 Feb

Manna drone delivery service makes up to 300 deliveries a day

Drone delivery aims to serve 1m in Dublin this year

A Dublin drone delivery service has said it will be able to reach around half a million people in the capital by the summer as it expands to two new areas and is aiming to have ten bases serving a million customers in Dublin by the end of this year.

Dublin • 09 Feb

Manna drone delivery service makes up to 300 deliveries a day [file image]

Drone delivery aims to serve 1m in Dublin this year

A Dublin drone delivery service has said it will be able to reach around half a million people in the capital by the summer as it expands to two new areas and is aiming to have ten bases serving a million customers in Dublin by the end of this year.

Ireland • 09 Feb

Aisling Earley, Library Assistant in Coolock Library, hopes using Lightboxes will be beneficial

Dublin libraries hope Lightboxes can tackle SAD

Dublin City Council libraries have introduced a device to help tackle winter blues and Seasonal Affected Disorder.

Dublin • 08 Feb