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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 05: Former President Barack Obama moderates a conversation with Manu Meel, Co-Founder and CEO of BridgeUSA, Ainka Jackson, Founding executive director of the Selma Center for Nonviolence, Truth, and Reconciliation and Nika Kov

Dublin mayor defends Obama award amid boycott call

Former US president Barack Obama understands the importance of the honour of the Freedom of Dublin, the Lord Mayor of Dublin has said amid calls by some councillors for a boycott.

Dublin • 1 hr

A general view of Croke Park stadium in Dublin

Thousands of fans arrive for first NFL match in Ireland

Thousands of American Football fans are touching down in Dublin ahead of the first NFL match in Ireland.

Dublin • 55 mins

DJ Ellie Long practising skills she honed at The Loft in Dublin's Tallaght Library Photo: Alan Long/Mediaconsult/PA Wire

Teenage DJ brings the noise to Dublin library

A teenage Dublin DJ and her fellow deck spinners have replaced the traditional hush of library silence with techno beats.

Music • 2 hrs

Jamie Nolan met former US president Barack Obama in Moneygall, County Offaly in 2011

Cork boy to meet Obama again during ex-president's visit

A 14-year-old boy from Cork, who was taken from a crowd and cuddled by Barack Obama in Co Offaly in 2011, has been invited to meet the former US president during his visit to Ireland this week.

Ireland • 58 mins

Judge orders forfeiture of 'Dirty Harry' gun in post

A judge has ordered the forfeiture of a .44 Magnum "Dirty Harry" handgun that was discovered in a Dublin postal depot after a shipping blunder.

Ireland • 17 hrs

Call for Dublin city curfews after violent incidents

The CEO of Dublin Town has said that introducing curfews in Dublin city centre should be examined amid recent anti-social behaviour and violent incidents in the capital.

Dublin • 23 Sep

Damage from a fire at a recycling centre in Dublin

Large fire overnight at south Dublin recycling plant

Members of Dublin Fire Brigade were called to a large fire at a recycling plant at the Park West Industrial Estate last night.

Dublin • 23 Sep

Donabate post-mortem yet to establish cause of death

The post-mortem examination on the skeletal remains of a child found in Donabate last week has so far failed to establish a cause of death.

Ireland • 23 Sep

Photo shows The Wiley Fox pub on Eden Quay in Dublin city centre

Teenager in critical condition after Dublin city stabbing

A teenager is in a critical condition in hospital after he was stabbed up to twenty times in Dublin last night.

Dublin • 22 Sep

US man admits groping teenager in Dublin hotel sauna

An American real estate agent has admitted groping inside and outside a young man's shorts during a sexual assault in the sauna at Dublin's Shelbourne Hotel.

Dublin • 22 Sep

Crowds attend the Cearta rally in Dublin today

Thousands gather in Dublin for Irish language march

Several thousand people have taken part in a national protest today, calling for greater funding and equality for the Irish language and the Gaeltacht.

Dublin • 20 Sep

Crowds of people are seen outside Dublin airport after it was evacuated

Dublin Airport's T2 reopens following security alert

Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport reopened to passengers this afternoon after a security alert prompted an evacuation this morning.

Ireland • 20 Sep

Artist Conor Walton is undertaking a twelve hour portrait marathon in Baltinglass, Co Wicklow

Over 300 events taking place in Dublin for Culture Night

More than 300 events are taking place in the capital to mark Dublin's 25th Culture Night.

Dublin • 19 Sep

Post-mortem examination taking place on child's remains

A post-mortem examination is being carried out on partial skeletal remains of a child recovered from wasteland in Donabate in Co Dublin.

Ireland • 19 Sep

Garda vehicles are seen outside the scene of a fire at a bar on dawson street

Gardaí investigating burglary and arson at Dublin bar

An investigation is under way into a burglary and arson at a cocktail bar on Dawson Street in Dublin.

Dublin • 19 Sep

Daniel Aruebuose smiling beside a toy, with his arms outstretched

Skeletal remains exhumed and removed from Donabate site

The partial human skeletal remains that were discovered on Wednesday on a site in north Co Dublin have been exhumed and removed for a post-mortem examination, which will be carried out by the state pathologists.

Dublin • 19 Sep

Bohs call for suspension of Israel from UEFA competitions

Bohemians have written to UEFA calling for the immediate suspension of Israel from European football.

Ireland • 18 Sep

A passenger holding a plastic bag containing liquids as they go through airport security

New hand luggage liquid rules in force at Dublin Airport

New rules at Dublin Airport mean that passengers now no longer have to take liquids, gels and electronic items out of their hand luggage when passing through security.

Dublin • 19 Sep

Foster family 'devastated' by boy's disappearance

The foster family who looked after Daniel Aruebose for the first 18 months of his life have said they are devastated by his disappearance.

Dublin • 18 Sep

Young woman standing at the airport security checkpoint and holding a small water bottle and passport in hands.

What are the new security rules at Dublin Airport?

The operator of Dublin Airport has announced new security rules surrounding liquids and gels in hand luggage, due to come into effect at midnight tonight.

Dublin • 18 Sep

'Baby wipes and grease' - battle to keep sewers clean

Built to cater for a population of about half a million people the Dublin wastewater system is now catering for three times that number of people.

Environment • 18 Sep

Staff told Jacobs 'is and remains' CEO of daa

Workers at daa have been told Kenny Jacobs "is and remains" the chief executive of the operator of Dublin and Cork airports.

Business • 18 Sep

Mixed picture for bird species who nest on Ireland's Eye

A census with a difference has been carried out on Ireland's Eye off the coast of north Dublin as BirdWatch Ireland has been attempting to count the number of seabirds nesting on the uninhabited island.

Environment • 18 Sep

Two arrested following €1.2m cocaine seizure in Dublin

Two men have been arrested after approximately €1.2 million worth of cocaine was seized in Dublin yesterday.

Dublin • 18 Sep

Students flying from Donegal to Dublin to attend lectures

Some third-level students are flying from Donegal to Dublin to attend university lectures amid an accommodation crisis, the President of Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn has said.

Education • 17 Sep

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Dublin mayor defends Obama award amid boycott call

Thousands of fans arrive for first NFL match in Ireland

Teenage DJ brings the noise to Dublin library

Cork boy to meet Obama again during ex-president's visit

Judge orders forfeiture of 'Dirty Harry' gun in post

Call for Dublin city curfews after violent incidents

Large fire overnight at south Dublin recycling plant

Donabate post-mortem yet to establish cause of death

Teenager in critical condition after Dublin city stabbing

US man admits groping teenager in Dublin hotel sauna

Thousands gather in Dublin for Irish language march

Dublin Airport's T2 reopens following security alert

Over 300 events taking place in Dublin for Culture Night

Post-mortem examination taking place on child's remains

Gardaí investigating burglary and arson at Dublin bar

Skeletal remains exhumed and removed from Donabate site

Bohs call for suspension of Israel from UEFA competitions

New hand luggage liquid rules in force at Dublin Airport

Foster family 'devastated' by boy's disappearance

What are the new security rules at Dublin Airport?

'Baby wipes and grease' - battle to keep sewers clean

Staff told Jacobs 'is and remains' CEO of daa

Mixed picture for bird species who nest on Ireland's Eye

Two arrested following €1.2m cocaine seizure in Dublin

Students flying from Donegal to Dublin to attend lectures