Samantha Libreri

Eastern Correspondent

Wexford village explores link to Guinness Book of Records

A Co Wexford village is undertaking a number of initiatives to highlight its connection to the Guinness Book of World Records, as the publication celebrates its 70th year.

Leinster • 04 Aug 25

Former US President Barack Obama and his wife and former First Lady Michelle Obama on stage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on 20 August 2024

Obamas invited to take up Freedom of Dublin duties

Former US president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle have been invited to accept their Freedom of the City of Dublin when they visit the capital in September.

Dublin • 28 Jul 25

A large green field is seen from a height in Co Wicklow

Concern over future of planned €300m Wicklow film studio

There are concerns about the future of a €300m film studio planned for Greystones in Co Wicklow, with no progress three years after the project was launched.

Leinster • 28 Jul 25

Dublin City Council says Molly Malone could be moved

Dublin City Council has said it will consider moving the Molly Malone statue if the installation of flowerbeds around it does not deter people from touching the bronze sculpture's breasts.

Dublin • 22 Jul 25

Dublin metro cost not clear until 'some time in 2027'

The cost of a planned metro for Dublin will be higher than estimated but the exact price tag will not be clear for another two years.

Ireland • 22 Jul 25

Householders in three of Dublin's four locals authority areas will see their property tax increase from next year

Dublin City Council agrees to raise local property tax

The majority of Dubliners will see their property tax rise next year following a vote by Dublin city councillors to increase the tax.

Dublin • 18 Jul 25

Increase to night-time flights 'reckless', say residents

Residents living in the vicinity of Dublin Airport have said the decision to increase the number of night-time flights will "subject thousands of people to unnecessary noise and pollution".

Dublin • 17 Jul 25

The Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland has been tracking down copies of documents lost in the Four Courts fire in 1922

'New lease of life' - Project digitises archive documents

Some 175,000 new historical records lost in a fire at the Four Courts in Dublin during the Civil War in 1922 are being made available online, including 60,000 names from the Irish 19th century censuses.

Ireland • 30 Jun 25

Homes were due to be delivered at this site in Whitehall, Dublin

Minister would 'be before PAC' over delayed housing costs

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the cost of almost 3,000 social homes which were to be delivered, and have now been delayed over value for money concerns, were so high that if they had gone ahead then the Minister for Housing would have been "up before the Public Accounts Committee".

Ireland • 28 Jun 25

Regeneration work will be overseen by a stand-alone entity working under Dublin City Council

Body overseeing Dublin revival approved by Government

The establishment of a new body to oversee the rejuvenation of Dublin City Centre has been approved by Government.

Dublin • 24 Jun 25