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Despite repeated complaints, a stretch of James’s Street remains hazardous for cyclists. They are shunted into a bumpy sliver of gutter between the kerb and the Luas tracks.
Despite repeated complaints, a stretch of James’s Street remains hazardous for cyclists
They are shunted into a bumpy sliver of gutter between the kerb and the Luas tracks.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Despite repeated complaints, a stretch of James’s Street remains hazardous for cyclists. They are shunted into a bumpy sliver of gutter between the kerb and the Luas tracks.
In Donabate, a closed pub may soon be revived. Cairn Homes bought Smyth’s Bridge House, along with the housing development Corballis East, and has applied for permission to fix it up.
In Donabate, a closed pub may soon be revived
Cairn Homes bought Smyth’s Bridge House, along with the housing development Corballis East, and has applied for permission to fix it up.
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December 22, 2025 at 1:17 PM
In Donabate, a closed pub may soon be revived. Cairn Homes bought Smyth’s Bridge House, along with the housing development Corballis East, and has applied for permission to fix it up.
Walkers should continue to have access through Howth Castle Estate, councillors say. The estate is very open and will remain so, says Eoin Quinlan, the general manager, but the owners also need to keep it safe.
Walkers should continue to have access through Howth Castle Estate, councillors say
The estate is very open and will remain so, says Eoin Quinlan, the general manager, but the owners also need to keep it safe.
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December 21, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Walkers should continue to have access through Howth Castle Estate, councillors say. The estate is very open and will remain so, says Eoin Quinlan, the general manager, but the owners also need to keep it safe.
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What would become of the Civic Offices on Wood Quay if the council relocates? After The Currency reported the idea of the council moving its HQ, councillors were talking about and thinking through the pros and cons and implications.
What would become of the Civic Offices on Wood Quay if the council relocates?
After The Currency reported the idea of the council moving its HQ, councillors were talking about and thinking through the pros and cons and implications.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
What would become of the Civic Offices on Wood Quay if the council relocates? After The Currency reported the idea of the council moving its HQ, councillors were talking about and thinking through the pros and cons and implications.
The DFA argued that releasing feedback on the government's plan to label Algeria as “safe” would hurt diplomatic relations. “It’s probably fair to assume that if the DFA said anything positive about Algeria’s human rights record they wouldn’t be so determined to withhold it.”
DFA argued that releasing feedback on plan to label Algeria as “safe” would hurt diplomatic relations
“It’s probably fair to assume that if the DFA said anything positive about Algeria’s human rights record, they wouldn’t be so determined to withhold it.”
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December 20, 2025 at 12:44 PM
The DFA argued that releasing feedback on the government's plan to label Algeria as “safe” would hurt diplomatic relations. “It’s probably fair to assume that if the DFA said anything positive about Algeria’s human rights record they wouldn’t be so determined to withhold it.”
Flynn Johnson’s debut album basks in beautiful nostalgia, writes Dean Van Nguyen. “And Johnson is a good rapper, fluid and multifaceted, ‘fresh like a two back and sides’.”
Dean: Flynn Johnson’s debut album basks in beautiful nostalgia
“And Johnson is a good rapper, fluid and multifaceted, ‘fresh like a two back and sides’.”
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December 19, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Flynn Johnson’s debut album basks in beautiful nostalgia, writes Dean Van Nguyen. “And Johnson is a good rapper, fluid and multifaceted, ‘fresh like a two back and sides’.”
Despite repeated complaints, a stretch of James’s Street remains hazardous for cyclists. They are shunted into a bumpy sliver of gutter between the kerb and the Luas tracks.
Despite repeated complaints, a stretch of James’s Street remains hazardous for cyclists
They are shunted into a bumpy sliver of gutter between the kerb and the Luas tracks.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Despite repeated complaints, a stretch of James’s Street remains hazardous for cyclists. They are shunted into a bumpy sliver of gutter between the kerb and the Luas tracks.
Ooh, how do we get a council Christmas tree? some neighbourhoods ask. The council has put more up this year than ever, say councillors. The trick, though, is to ask early.
Ooh, how do we get a council Christmas tree? some neighbourhoods ask
The council has put more up this year than ever, say councillors. The trick, though, is to ask early.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Ooh, how do we get a council Christmas tree? some neighbourhoods ask. The council has put more up this year than ever, say councillors. The trick, though, is to ask early.
For some in Dublin, Christmas dinner still has to mean carp. “When you read the Bible, Jesus wasn’t eating chorizo, or goulash. He was eating fish,” says Rastislav Blazek.
For some in Dublin, Christmas dinner still has to mean carp
“When you read the Bible, Jesus wasn’t eating chorizo, or goulash. He was eating fish,” says Rastislav Blazek.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:20 AM
For some in Dublin, Christmas dinner still has to mean carp. “When you read the Bible, Jesus wasn’t eating chorizo, or goulash. He was eating fish,” says Rastislav Blazek.
In Mulhuddart, 43 council-owned homes were sitting vacant, councillors were told. Homes in Parnell Estate have pyrite and fire-safety problems – and for years, auditors and councillors have been pushing the council to sort them.
In Mulhuddart, 43 council-owned homes sitting vacant
Homes in Parnell Estate have pyrite and fire-safety problems – and for years, auditors and councillors have been pushing the council to sort them.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:02 AM
In Mulhuddart, 43 council-owned homes were sitting vacant, councillors were told. Homes in Parnell Estate have pyrite and fire-safety problems – and for years, auditors and councillors have been pushing the council to sort them.
What would become of the Civic Offices on Wood Quay if the council relocates? After The Currency reported the idea of the council moving its HQ, councillors were talking about and thinking through the pros and cons and implications.
What would become of the Civic Offices on Wood Quay if the council relocates?
After The Currency reported the idea of the council moving its HQ, councillors were talking about and thinking through the pros and cons and implications.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
What would become of the Civic Offices on Wood Quay if the council relocates? After The Currency reported the idea of the council moving its HQ, councillors were talking about and thinking through the pros and cons and implications.
Long-time campaigners bristle at politicians' back-patting over new lift at Clongriffin Dart Station “They were actually trying to take credit for the extremely hard work that we have put in."
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December 18, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Long-time campaigners bristle at politicians' back-patting over new lift at Clongriffin Dart Station “They were actually trying to take credit for the extremely hard work that we have put in."
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Have you ever noticed how chipper vinegar tastes a bit different? There’s a reason for that. (2017)
The enduring appeal of chipper vinegar - Dublin Inquirer
Have you ever noticed how chipper vinegar tastes a bit different? There’s a reason for that.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Have you ever noticed how chipper vinegar tastes a bit different? There’s a reason for that. (2017)
Brushing up: The story behind a monument to “Demolition” Dave Conway, who helped clear the way for the Luas’s Red Line. Conway, a crane operator, died in a motorcycle crash in 2001, at age 38. (2024)
Brushing up: A monument to “Demolition” Dave Conway, who helped clear the way for the Luas’s Red Line - Dublin Inquirer
Conway, a crane operator, died in a motorcycle crash in 2001, at age 38.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Brushing up: The story behind a monument to “Demolition” Dave Conway, who helped clear the way for the Luas’s Red Line. Conway, a crane operator, died in a motorcycle crash in 2001, at age 38. (2024)
Thump. Rattle. Scrape. Behind one fragment of the city’s soundscape. Nottingham-based Murphy & Son, which makes the cork bags widely used in keg deliveries in Dublin, says it sells more to Ireland than anywhere else in the world. (2023)
Thump. Rattle. Scrape. Behind one fragment of the city’s soundscape - Dublin Inquirer
Nottingham-based Murphy & Son, which makes the cork bags widely used in keg deliveries in Dublin, says it sells more to Ireland than anywhere else in the world.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Thump. Rattle. Scrape. Behind one fragment of the city’s soundscape. Nottingham-based Murphy & Son, which makes the cork bags widely used in keg deliveries in Dublin, says it sells more to Ireland than anywhere else in the world. (2023)
In past years, kids kept for some reason thinking Santa was someone they knew, in Ringsend – so organisers of Santa's Magic Wonderland at the community centre decided it was time to go pro. (2022)
In Ringsend, a Winter Wonderland Goes Pro - Dublin Inquirer
In past years, kids kept for some reason thinking Santa was someone they knew, say organisers. (Parent advisory)
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December 17, 2025 at 9:40 AM
In past years, kids kept for some reason thinking Santa was someone they knew, in Ringsend – so organisers of Santa's Magic Wonderland at the community centre decided it was time to go pro. (2022)
In Donabate, a closed pub may soon be revived. Cairn Homes bought Smyth’s Bridge House, along with the housing development Corballis East, and has applied for permission to fix it up.
In Donabate, a closed pub may soon be revived
Cairn Homes bought Smyth’s Bridge House, along with the housing development Corballis East, and has applied for permission to fix it up.
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December 17, 2025 at 9:20 AM
In Donabate, a closed pub may soon be revived. Cairn Homes bought Smyth’s Bridge House, along with the housing development Corballis East, and has applied for permission to fix it up.
Walkers should continue to have access through Howth Castle Estate, councillors say. The estate is very open and will remain so, says Eoin Quinlan, the general manager, but the owners also need to keep it safe.
Walkers should continue to have access through Howth Castle Estate, councillors say
The estate is very open and will remain so, says Eoin Quinlan, the general manager, but the owners also need to keep it safe.
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December 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Walkers should continue to have access through Howth Castle Estate, councillors say. The estate is very open and will remain so, says Eoin Quinlan, the general manager, but the owners also need to keep it safe.
The DFA argued that releasing feedback on the government's plan to label Algeria as “safe” would hurt diplomatic relations. “It’s probably fair to assume that if the DFA said anything positive about Algeria’s human rights record they wouldn’t be so determined to withhold it.”
DFA argued that releasing feedback on plan to label Algeria as “safe” would hurt diplomatic relations
“It’s probably fair to assume that if the DFA said anything positive about Algeria’s human rights record, they wouldn’t be so determined to withhold it.”
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December 17, 2025 at 8:40 AM
The DFA argued that releasing feedback on the government's plan to label Algeria as “safe” would hurt diplomatic relations. “It’s probably fair to assume that if the DFA said anything positive about Algeria’s human rights record they wouldn’t be so determined to withhold it.”
In Mulhuddart, 43 council-owned homes were sitting vacant, councillors were told. Homes in Parnell Estate have pyrite and fire-safety problems – and for years, auditors and councillors have been pushing the council to sort them.
In Mulhuddart, 43 council-owned homes sitting vacant
Homes in Parnell Estate have pyrite and fire-safety problems – and for years, auditors and councillors have been pushing the council to sort them.
www.dublininquirer.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:20 AM
In Mulhuddart, 43 council-owned homes were sitting vacant, councillors were told. Homes in Parnell Estate have pyrite and fire-safety problems – and for years, auditors and councillors have been pushing the council to sort them.
Long-time campaigners bristle at politicians' back-patting over new lift at Clongriffin Dart Station “They were actually trying to take credit for the extremely hard work that we have put in."
Long-time campaigners bristle at politicians' back-patting over new lift at Clongriffin Dart Station
“They were actually trying to take credit for the extremely hard work that we have put in."
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December 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Long-time campaigners bristle at politicians' back-patting over new lift at Clongriffin Dart Station “They were actually trying to take credit for the extremely hard work that we have put in."
In Dublin 15, councillors say they’re inundated with complaints about slippery leaves on footpaths. “It's no exaggeration. I've had at least 20 different people coming to me with this issue,” Councillor Angela Donnelly said.
In Dublin 15, councillors say they’re inundated with complaints about slippery leaves on footpaths
“It's no exaggeration. I've had at least 20 different people coming to me with this issue,” Councillor Angela Donnelly said.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:17 PM
In Dublin 15, councillors say they’re inundated with complaints about slippery leaves on footpaths. “It's no exaggeration. I've had at least 20 different people coming to me with this issue,” Councillor Angela Donnelly said.
Fingal decided to increase its levy on developers, and direct more income from it toward parks. On Monday, councillors agreed a new development contribution scheme for the county, for 2026–2030.
Fingal increases levy on developers, and directs more income from it toward parks
On Monday, councillors agreed a new development contribution scheme for the county, for 2026–2030.
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December 16, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Fingal decided to increase its levy on developers, and direct more income from it toward parks. On Monday, councillors agreed a new development contribution scheme for the county, for 2026–2030.
Here's the story of Samuel Stavenhagen, the man who brought baubles to Dublin, and changed the way Dubliners celebrate Christmas. (2017)
The Christmas Merchant - Dublin Inquirer
The story of Samuel Stavenhagen, the man who brought baubles to Dublin.
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December 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Here's the story of Samuel Stavenhagen, the man who brought baubles to Dublin, and changed the way Dubliners celebrate Christmas. (2017)
Under orders from government, Fingal plans to rezone even more land for housing. Council managers are on the hunt now for sites.
Under orders from government, Fingal plans to rezone even more land for housing
Council managers are on the hunt now for sites.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Under orders from government, Fingal plans to rezone even more land for housing. Council managers are on the hunt now for sites.