Samantha Libreri

Eastern Correspondent

The Wicklow Mountains exercise was the first of its kind in Ireland

Simulation to assess Irish ability to deal with wildfires

An exercise to assess Ireland's ability to deal with large forest fires has taken place in the Wicklow Mountains.

Ireland • 26 Mar

Overflowed clothes banks and the areas around them covered in discarded garments have become a regular sight around the capital

Dublin clothing banks in 'disarray' over illegal dumping

Dublin City Council says illegal dumping and a significant increase in 'scavenging' at clothing banks has been leaving Bring Banks in the capital in 'disarray'.

Dublin • 25 Mar

At the launch of the Strategic Plan for the area between now and 2027 and the group's eighth progress report, Jim Gavin (far left) said that improving community safety and reducing crime were the main priority

'More to do' in north east Dublin city, chair says

The Chair of the North East Inner City Implementation Board has said that there is still a lot more to do in the area.

Dublin • 18 Mar

Paschal Donohoe said the former MMA fighter does not represent Ireland (File Photo)

McGregor does 'not represent Ireland', says Donohoe

The Minister for Finance said his "heart fell" when he saw Conor McGregor in the Oval Office on St Patrick's Day.

Ireland • 18 Mar

The conservation work on the Four Courts by the Office of Public Works has cost around €5.5m

Four Courts scaffolding to be removed after two years

The scaffolding that has surrounded Dublin's Four Courts for almost two years will come down this summer as a restoration project on the stone caps that hold up the historic building's dome draws to a close.

Dublin • 14 Mar

Plans for a White Water Rafting facility at George's Dock failed to proceed due to lack of funding (Pic: Dublin City Council)

Future of Dublin's George's Dock back on council agenda

The future of Dublin's George's Dock is back on Dublin City Council's agenda after plans for a white water rafting centre and a public outdoor swimming pool on the site failed to move forward.

Dublin • 11 Mar

The Victorian fruit and vegetable market, which was used as a food wholesaler, was closed in 2019

Revamp of Dublin fruit and vegetable market set for June

Work to convert the Victorian fruit and vegetable market in Dublin's north inner city into a retail food market, which includes cafes and restaurants, is expected to get under way in June.

Dublin • 12 Mar

Clive and Samantha Ryan say they will have to foot the bill if the insulation has to be removed

Couple told to remove home insulation over planning rules

The Irish Planning Institute and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland have said they would like to see planning regulations updated to take account of green initiatives such as home energy upgrades.

Environment • 10 Mar