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The fire broke out at the former Shipwright pub, also known as Sally's Bar, in Ringsend yesterday

Witness appeal after fire at Dublin building

An appeal for witnesses has been made by gardaí investigating the circumstances behind a fire at a building in Dublin, which was due to have been used as emergency accommodation for homeless families.

Dublin • 02 Jan 24

Professor Jim Skea is co-chair of the working group behind the recent major climate change report

'People can make a difference' - Climate scientist

The top scientist who issued the stark "now or never" warning on climate change told Fran McNulty that he's still hopeful we can avert the worst impacts of global warming.

Prime Time • 29 Apr 22

Residents in the Ringsend and Irishtown areas have complained of foul odours from the plant in recent days

Ringsend pump back operating tomorrow - Irish Water

Irish Water says one of the broken down pumps at the Ringsend Wastewater Treatment plant is scheduled to be operating again by tomorrow morning.

Dublin • 05 Dec 19

NAMA is seeking bids of more than €125 million for the stake in the site at Poolbeg

NAMA to select bidder for Poolbeg site by end of March

The National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) plans to have selected a preferred bidder for a controlling stake in the former Irish Glass Bottle site in Dublin by the end of March next year.

Business • 23 Oct 19

Dublin City Council has said that the prohibition will remain in place pending testing of the water at Dollymount

Swimming ban at Dublin beaches following overflow

A swimming ban has been put in place at several locations in Dublin following an overflow from the wastewater treatment plant in Ringsend.

Dublin • 24 Jun 19

The plant at Clonshaugh is designed to meet the demands of population growth

Irish Water says new sewage plant is needed for Dublin

Plans for a €500m sewage plant in north Co Dublin will be the subject of a planning hearing today.

Dublin • 20 Mar 19

The Health and Safety Authority is investigating the incident

Man dies in workplace incident in Dublin

A man has died in a workplace incident in Ringsend in Dublin.

Dublin • 14 Nov 18

The plant has been described as among the worst industrial sources of water pollution in Europe

Irish Water applies to upgrade Ringsend treatment plant

Irish Water is lodging an application with An Bord Pleanála to upgrade the Ringsend waste water treatment plant in Dublin.

Dublin • 06 Jun 18

Five units of the Dublin Fire Service attended the scene (Pic: Sinead Morris)

Seven cars destroyed in Dublin garage fire

Seven cars were destroyed in a fire at a garage in Ringsend in Dublin in the early hours of this morning.

News • 20 Sep 13

PAC to quiz ministers on €400m glass bottle site

The chairman of the Dáil Public Accounts Committee has said witnesses will be compelled to appear before the committee to answer questions on the controversial glass bottle site in Ringsend.

News • 01 Jun 12

Fingal sewage plant shortlist is published

Fingal County Council has published a shortlist of sites for a regional sewage plant.

News • 14 May 12

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