Samantha Libreri

Eastern Correspondent

The group proceeded in a long line from Grand Canal Square and along the seafront to Sandymount Strand.

Cyclists celebrate ruling towards Sandymount cycleway

Around 100 cyclists took part in a celebratory cycle along the Strand Road in Sandymount in south Dublin this evening to celebrate a ruling which paves the way for a controversial cycleway to be constructed there.

Dublin • 11 Apr 25

Dr Bríd Shanahan said the practice is in an area that is significantly deprived

Charity GP practice facing closure despite Govt assurance

A GP practice in Dublin's north inner city with more than 2,500 patients has said it is facing closure, despite assurance by the Government during the General Election that their issues would be "sorted".

Dublin • 07 Apr 25

Dublin City Council said the first phase of the transport plan has resulted in 'substantial and sustained' reductions in traffic volumes on the quays

More limits on cars in Dublin city centre planned

More measures to reduce private car use in Dublin city centre are to come into effect this summer.

Dublin • 07 Apr 25

Castletown House was built in Celbridge in the 18th century and acquired by the State in the late 20th century

Resolution to Castletown House dispute in sight

A long-running and divisive stand-off at a heritage site in Co Kildare could be closer to resolution after the Office of Public Works announced its staff would return to work at Castletown House in Celbridge, that the opening hours would be extended and public facilities reinstated.

Leinster • 02 Apr 25

The tradition of rubbing the famous fishmonger's breast for luck is believed to have begun around 2012

Stewards to patrol Molly Malone statue to stop 'groping'

Dublin City Council is to hire stewards to patrol the Molly Malone statue to try to discourage the practice of people 'groping' the statue.

Dublin • 01 Apr 25

The green and white signs are believed to have been introduced as a form of protest against British rule

'Irish heritage' - tracking down Dublin's street signs

Researchers at Trinity College Dublin are calling on the public to help them track down the capital's old street signs to document them before they disappear.

Dublin • 01 Apr 25

The house is currently being occupied by a group which includes anti-immigration campaigners

Joyce house owner offers to sell to State amid occupation

The current owner of the house in which James Joyce set his famous story 'The Dead' has said if the Arts Council or the Government are interested in purchasing the property, he would be a willing seller.

Dublin • 31 Mar 25

The Council warned people not to pay fines via a QR code

Motorists warned about fake parking fines in circulation

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council have warned motorists that a number of fake parking tickets have been placed on cars in the area and as a result people should not attempt to pay a parking fine via a QR code.

Dublin • 27 Mar 25

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 25

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 25