Samantha Libreri

Eastern Correspondent

Dublin city councillors voted unanimously to support the Sinn Féin motion demanding the Irish Government enacts the Occupied Territories Bill

Jewish council 'appalled' by Fine Gael cllr's comments

A Fine Gael Councillor has apologised for remarks she made at last night's Dublin City Council meeting during a motion on the Occupied Territories Bill.

Politics • 08 Oct 24

Part of the Glen of the Downs forest near Delgany was felled more than 25 years ago, despite a three-year long protest by environmentalists

Glen of the Downs site could be doubled, say campaigners

There are calls for the State to purchase a parcel of land in Co Wicklow which could more than double the size of the Glen of the Downs.

Leinster • 08 Oct 24

Security guards begin operating on Dublin Bus services

Security guards have begun operating on Dublin Bus services in response to rising incidents of anti-social behaviour, which which Dublin Bus says have doubled over the past five years.

Dublin • 07 Oct 24

The new timetable increased some intercity services but led to congestion and knock-on delays on routes that feed into Dublin's Connolly Station (Pic: Alan Buckley)

'We got it wrong' - Irish Rail in u-turn over timetable

Iarnród Éireann has confirmed it is scrapping a new timetable for train services around Dublin's commuter belt due to problems with delays and congestion, with many services reverting to their original timetable.

Dublin • 03 Oct 24

Before the Easter Rising, clocks in Dublin showed a different time to those in London

Times past: Dublin history festival to host 250 events

The Dublin Festival of History is under way with more than 250 talks, walks, exhibitions and performances taking place across the capital over two weeks.

Dublin • 27 Sep 24

The 2.5km cycling and walking route begins near East Wall and runs to the ferry terminals inside Dublin Port

Greenway to open new stretch of Dublin Bay to public

A stretch of Dublin Bay that has never been accessible to the public is being opened as part of a new greenway in the capital.

Dublin • 26 Sep 24

Private cars and delivery vehicles are banned on parts of Dublin city's quays from 7am to 7pm

Car use on Dublin quays plummets with new traffic plan

Private car use in Dublin city centre has dropped significantly and public transport journey times have reduced along the quays since the Dublin City Transport Plan came into force last month.

Dublin • 25 Sep 24

Commuters at Newbridge train station said they wanted more investment in public transport and housing

Watch: Focus on the cost of living ahead of budget

The sun shining down on Newbridge train station in Co Kildare makes it feel more like summer than September.

Budget 2025 • 24 Sep 24

Traditional carriage owners say they want to see a proper licensing system for the sector

'Accident waiting to happen' - call over Dublin carriages

Dublin City Councillors have passed an emergency motion calling for the regulation of horse and carriage operators in the capital.

Dublin • 19 Sep 24

People waiting in line for check-in desks at Dublin Airport this morning (Photo: Eva Murphy Ryan)

Queues at Dublin Airport 'moving well' after power outage

Dublin Airport said queues at Terminal 2 are "moving well" this evening following a power issue which left more than 30,000 premises in north Dublin without electricity earlier today.

Dublin • 15 Sep 24