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The Oscar Traynor Woods development was approved by Dublin City Council in 2021

Potential problems identified at Coolock housing project

Potential problems with radon membranes, roof tiles as well as blockwork and plasterboard that may be damaged by water ingress are among the issues identified at Dublin City Council's largest social housing project in Coolock.

Dublin • 11 Feb

Barriers were erected last month outside the former Crown Paints factory in Coolock

'Bot-like accounts' spread Coolock disinformation on X

A new investigation by campaign group Global Witness has uncovered bot-like accounts on X that took part in online discussions relating to the recent anti-migrant protests in Coolock, Co Dublin.

Ireland • 02 Aug 24

Lawyers for the developer and leaseholder of the former Crown Paints factory told the court it seemed the incendiary devices were being dropped near the property where they could be collected by unknown individuals

Court hears of suspected drone use in Coolock fires

The High Court has heard that drones may have been used to deliver unlit petrol bombs to locations close to the former Crown Paints factory in Coolock in Dublin.

Courts • 24 Jul 24

The Garda Public Order Unit was deployed to the scene in Coolock (Photo: Dublin Live)

Three gardaí injured and one arrest in Coolock incident

Three gardaí were injured, including one taken to hospital, and one person was arrested following disturbances in Coolock in Dublin last night.

Ireland • 20 Jul 24

Two units of the Dublin Fire Brigade were at the former Crown Paints factory on the Malahide Road in Dublin

Suspected arson attack at Coolock site proposed for IPAs

Gardaí are investigating a suspected arson attack on the former Crown Paints factory in Coolock, north Dublin. The fire broke out just after 9pm last night and was brought under control by Dublin Fire Brigade.

Ireland • 19 Jul 24

There are plans to accommodate asylum seekers at the site

Judge grants injunction after protests at Coolock site

The developer of a former factory in Coolock in Dublin - designated to house International Protection applicants - has secured an injunction preventing "persons unknown" from engaging in threatening or intimidating protests at the site.

Courts • 18 Jul 24

Scenes of the aftermath of disturbances which broke out in Coolock yesterday

'Lack of engagement' over accommodation for IPAs

Local groups and representatives have accused officials of a lack of engagement over plans to house international protection applicants in Coolock, north Dublin.

Ireland • 16 Jul 24

Disturbances broke out after construction equipment was brought on site

O'Gorman rejects criticism over Coolock engagement

Minister for Integration Roderic O'Gorman has rejected suggestions that there was limited engagement with the local community in Coolock on a proposed new accommodation centre.

Ireland • 16 Jul 24

The development would have seen the construction of 50% private housing, along with 30% social and 20% affordable purchase units

Coolock housing plans need Govt support - McDonald

Plans for a housing development at Oscar Traynor Road in Coolock can and should go ahead, but require Government support, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said.

Politics • 17 Nov 20

The scene at Cromcastle has been sealed off by gardaí

Man in his 30s injured in Dublin shooting

An investigation is under way after a man was shot in Dublin.

Dublin • 20 May 20

Keane Mulready-Woods went missing from his home in Co Louth

Human remains are those of missing Co Louth teenager

Gardaí have confirmed human remains found in Dublin are those of 17-year-old Keane Mulready-Woods who went missing from his home in Co Louth.

Ireland • 15 Jan 20

Hamid Sanambar was shot dead at the home of Sean Little in north Dublin

Investigation into third gang shooting in Dublin

Gardaí suspect that the murder of a man in North Dublin yesterday could be connected to one of two other gang-related killings in the capital last week.

Crime • 29 May 19