Samantha Libreri

Eastern Correspondent

A viewpoint over O Connell Bridge and Dublin City

Dublin Chamber criticises delays around infrastructure

A group representing businesses in the capital has said it is deeply concerned about regulatory and planning barriers in Ireland that are delaying the delivery of critical infrastructure and the rise of anti-social behaviour and hate crimes.

Dublin • 22 Oct 25

Kildare locals object to 'pointless' cycle path

Locals and businesses in south Kildare have expressed concern about the construction of new cycle lanes which they say "start and end nowhere", and believe pose safety issues.

Leinster • 22 Oct 25

Ormond Quay, Dublin, Ireland, October 3rd 2024

DCC plans to provide cost rental homes for 'key workers'

The Lord Mayor of Dublin has said that he would like to see supermarket workers and some other professions classed as "key workers" who would be eligible for cost rental homes under a new council plan to rejuvenate derelict buildings in the city centre.

Dublin • 20 Oct 25

Mater Hospital records 68% rise in knife-related injuries

Dublin's Mater Hospital recorded a 68% increase in knife-related injuries in its Emergency Department over the past five years, prompting calls from ED doctors for more measures to deal with the issue.

Regional • 17 Oct 25

'Our history': A celebration of Dublin's architecture

Eastern Correspondent Samantha Libreri takes a look at importance of buildings and architecture on the main thoroughfare of the capital.

Dublin • 11 Oct 25

A view of the new Ernest Shackleton experience in Athy, Co Kildare

New museum on life of Ernest Shackleton opens in Kildare

A new museum dedicated to the life of the explorer Ernest Shackleton opens in Athy in Co Kildare today.

Leinster • 10 Oct 25

Calls to regulate commercial drones at Dublin meeting

A public meeting in west Dublin has heard calls to regulate the use of drones by private businesses.

Dublin • 07 Oct 25

MetroLink given green light by An Coimisiún Pleanála

Permission has been granted for Dublin's long-awaited MetroLink project linking the city centre to the airport.

Dublin • 02 Oct 25

Gardaí treating deaths in Finglas as murder-suicide case

Gardaí are treating the deaths of a father and daughter in Dublin on Saturday night as a case of murder-suicide. The bodies of the man, 50, and his five-year-old daughter were discovered in their home on Saturday night.

Dublin • 29 Sep 25

'He'd be proud' - Jack de Bromhead Equine Centre opens

A new centre which will give more children with visual impairments and additional disabilities access to equine therapy has been opened in Dublin.

Dublin • 26 Sep 25