Samantha Libreri

Eastern Correspondent

Dublin Airport operator daa says further disruption over the remainder of this evening and into tomorrow are possible

Some Irish flights cancelled due to Spanish blackout

A number of flights to and from Spain have been cancelled at Irish airports amid an ongoing blackout across large parts of Spain and Portugal, with airport operators saying passengers should check in with their airlines before travelling.

Ireland • 28 Apr

Shankill is one area where there are objections to BusConnects

BusConnects confident of progress despite opposition

Construction is due to begin in the coming months on the first two of 12 bus corridors that are being built in the Greater Dublin Area as part of the BusConnects programme.

Dublin • 24 Apr

Fire and emergency services attended the incident in Tallaght (Stock image)

Woman in her 80s dies in house fire in Dublin

A woman in her 80s has died in a house fire in southwest Dublin.

Dublin • 24 Apr

The centre said it was left with no choice but to close temporarily

Closure of Islamic centre after 'unprecedented' incident

The Islamic Cultural Centre in Clonskeagh in Dublin has been closed to the public after an incident at the weekend.

Dublin • 24 Apr

The pelvic bone came from the individual in the right grave cutting (Credit: York Archaeology)

Research confirms ancient gladiators fought with animals

The first physical evidence that gladiators fought animals during the Roman period has been confirmed by researchers.

Ireland • 23 Apr

The blaze broke out at the Dortex factory in Wicklow Harbour

Wicklow factory fire under control, says county council

Firefighters are continuing to respond to a major industrial fire in Wicklow town. However, Wicklow County Council said the blaze, which was reported around 5.45pm and created large plumes of black smoke over the harbour area, is now under control.

Leinster • 17 Apr

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

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

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

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