Colman O'Sullivan

Survey shows most want improvements in active travel infrastructure and public transport

Walking, cycling removes 680,000 daily car trips - survey

A survey of people in five Irish cities has found most would like to walk, wheel or cycle more and most want the Government to shift investment away from road building schemes and towards active travel infrastructure or public transport.

Ireland • 05 Mar 24

Flooding in Clontarf, Dublin, last August (Pic: Marie Casey)

Dubliners help their city better prepare for floods

A team of scientists in University College Dublin hopes to raise awareness about the importance of green spaces and gardens for absorbing rainwater and preventing floods.

Climate Change • 05 Mar 24

Crowds gathered at Parnell Square before marching across Dublin city centre to Merrion Square

Thousands take part in Stand Together rally in Dublin

Thousands of people are taking part in a Stand Together rally in Dublin city centre.

Dublin • 02 Mar 24

Tens of thousands of people are marching from Parnell Square in Dublin city for a national protest in solidarity with Palestine.

Tens of thousands protest in Dublin over Palestine

Tens of thousands of people have attended a Palestine solidarity march in Dublin city centre.

Ireland • 18 Feb 24

An illustration of how Parliament Street could look under the plan

Plan to restrict cars driving through Dublin city centre

Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has said he expects proposals to restrict traffic driving through Dublin city centre to start coming into effect from August.

Dublin • 07 Feb 24

The NTA says that over 600km of cycling, walking, and wheeling infrastructure has been delivered since 2020

€290 million to go towards active travel projects in 2024

The National Transport Authority has announced €290 million in funds for cycling and walking infrastructure this year, bringing the total spend on active travel projects to more than €1 billion since 2020.

Ireland • 07 Feb 24

Mona was one local who said she was glad see the return of the Assembly, but was more concerned about day-to-day issues

A symbolic day, but focus remains on getting services

In west Belfast many people were getting on with their Saturday as events unfolded at Stormont.

Ireland • 03 Feb 24

A schoolgirl injured in a knife attack in Parnell Square is back receiving intensive care in hospital

Girl injured in Parnell Square knife attack 'back in ICU'

A schoolgirl injured in a knife attack in Dublin city centre last November is once again receiving intensive care in hospital, according to a fundraising page set up for her.

Ireland • 30 Jan 24

The plan promises an expansion of current parks

More national parks under new biodiversity plan

Ireland's fourth National Biodiversity Plan is being launched and the Government is hoping that legislation and new funding will help spearhead significant changes.

Environment • 25 Jan 24

Ten fire brigade units were sent to Panda recycling's Cappagh site

Fire at Dublin recycling facility brought under control

Dublin Fire Brigade says it has brought a fire at a recycling facility off the Cappagh Road under control.

Dublin • 20 Jan 24