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The council is chugging forward with a bin-bag ban for some streets in the city-centre. It’ll first come into effect in the south inner-city, and hit the north inner-city next year, said a council official earlier this week.
Council chugs forward with bin-bag ban for some streets in city-centre
It’ll first come into effect on certain streets in the south inner-city, and hit the north inner-city next year, said a council official earlier this week.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The council is chugging forward with a bin-bag ban for some streets in the city-centre. It’ll first come into effect in the south inner-city, and hit the north inner-city next year, said a council official earlier this week.
In Chapelizod, parents don high-vis and wait, hopefully, for council to approve a school warden. Requests for a school warden were previously turned down because it was considered too dangerous, said a councillor. In recent times, two other schools have been told the same.
In Chapelizod, parents don high-vis and wait, hopefully, for council to approve a school warden
Requests for a school warden were previously turned down because it was considered too dangerous, said a councillor. In recent times, two other schools have been told the same.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:47 PM
In Chapelizod, parents don high-vis and wait, hopefully, for council to approve a school warden. Requests for a school warden were previously turned down because it was considered too dangerous, said a councillor. In recent times, two other schools have been told the same.
The council plans to turn a historic building at Parnell Square into apartments. The Georgian building was once a meeting place for revolutionary leaders and the Gaelic League, and has been in council ownership, at least on paper, since 1998.
Vacancy Watch: Dublin City Council plans to turn historic building at Parnell Square into apartments
The Georgian building was once a meeting place for revolutionary leaders and the Gaelic League, and has been in council ownership, at least on paper, since 1998.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The council plans to turn a historic building at Parnell Square into apartments. The Georgian building was once a meeting place for revolutionary leaders and the Gaelic League, and has been in council ownership, at least on paper, since 1998.
There’s a huge gulf between levels of fear of Dublin city centre, and levels of crime, a new survey shows. The City Centre Crime Victim Survey was commissioned by Dublin Inquirer and carried out by Amarách Research.
There’s a huge gulf between levels of fear of Dublin city centre, and levels of crime, new survey shows
The City Centre Crime Victim Survey was commissioned by Dublin Inquirer with fieldwork and data preparation carried out by Amarách Research
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November 9, 2025 at 10:22 AM
There’s a huge gulf between levels of fear of Dublin city centre, and levels of crime, a new survey shows. The City Centre Crime Victim Survey was commissioned by Dublin Inquirer and carried out by Amarách Research.
An Irish director’s new film presents five stories about home, love and belonging, writes Luke Maxwell. The suite of stories in ABODE are “moving, heartfelt and always underpinned by a wry observational humour”.
Luke: Irish director’s new film presents five stories about home, love and belonging
The suite of stories in ABODE are “moving, heartfelt and always underpinned by a wry observational humour”.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:18 PM
An Irish director’s new film presents five stories about home, love and belonging, writes Luke Maxwell. The suite of stories in ABODE are “moving, heartfelt and always underpinned by a wry observational humour”.
A new survey offers insights into levels of crime in Dublin city centre. The City Centre Crime Victim Survey was commissioned by Dublin Inquirer and carried out by Amarách Research.
New survey offers insights into levels of crime in Dublin city centre
The City Centre Crime Victim Survey was commissioned by Dublin Inquirer with fieldwork and data preparation carried out by Amarách Research
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November 8, 2025 at 10:25 AM
A new survey offers insights into levels of crime in Dublin city centre. The City Centre Crime Victim Survey was commissioned by Dublin Inquirer and carried out by Amarách Research.
The council is chugging forward with a bin-bag ban for some streets in the city-centre. It’ll first come into effect in the south inner-city, and hit the north inner-city next year, said a council official earlier this week.
Council chugs forward with bin-bag ban for some streets in city-centre
It’ll first come into effect on certain streets in the south inner-city, and hit the north inner-city next year, said a council official earlier this week.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:40 AM
The council is chugging forward with a bin-bag ban for some streets in the city-centre. It’ll first come into effect in the south inner-city, and hit the north inner-city next year, said a council official earlier this week.
The council plans to turn a historic building at Parnell Square into apartments. The Georgian building was once a meeting place for revolutionary leaders and the Gaelic League, and has been in council ownership, at least on paper, since 1998.
Vacancy Watch: Dublin City Council plans to turn historic building at Parnell Square into apartments
The Georgian building was once a meeting place for revolutionary leaders and the Gaelic League, and has been in council ownership, at least on paper, since 1998.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:20 AM
The council plans to turn a historic building at Parnell Square into apartments. The Georgian building was once a meeting place for revolutionary leaders and the Gaelic League, and has been in council ownership, at least on paper, since 1998.
A North Strand family plots to block development, and worries about tropical fish, in a new play at the Viking Theatre. “Most of my stuff is very serious,” says writer and director Michael J. Hartnett. A friend and collaborator challenged him to write a comedy.
A North Strand family plots to block development, and worries about tropical fish, in a new play at the Viking Theatre
“Most of my stuff is very serious,” says writer and director Michael J. Hartnett. A friend and collaborator challenged him to write a comedy.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
A North Strand family plots to block development, and worries about tropical fish, in a new play at the Viking Theatre. “Most of my stuff is very serious,” says writer and director Michael J. Hartnett. A friend and collaborator challenged him to write a comedy.
The council is moving on getting land for a new Portmarnock Sports Hub. Four clubs in the area would, if the project happens, be sharing the facilities.
Council moves on getting land for Portmarnock Sports Hub
Four clubs in the area would, if the project happens, be sharing the facilities.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:40 AM
The council is moving on getting land for a new Portmarnock Sports Hub. Four clubs in the area would, if the project happens, be sharing the facilities.
In Chapelizod, parents don high-vis and wait, hopefully, for council to approve a school warden. Requests for a school warden were previously turned down because it was considered too dangerous, said a councillor. In recent times, two other schools have been told the same.
In Chapelizod, parents don high-vis and wait, hopefully, for council to approve a school warden
Requests for a school warden were previously turned down because it was considered too dangerous, said a councillor. In recent times, two other schools have been told the same.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:20 AM
In Chapelizod, parents don high-vis and wait, hopefully, for council to approve a school warden. Requests for a school warden were previously turned down because it was considered too dangerous, said a councillor. In recent times, two other schools have been told the same.
The council has granted planning go-ahead for soccer pitches and much more at Alfie Byrne Road. “It started out as a football project and it's turned into a game changer for the area and surrounding areas,” says John Hayden, the chairman of Belvedere Football Club.
Planning go-ahead for soccer pitches and much more at Alfie Byrne Road
“It started out as a football project and it's turned into a game changer for the area and surrounding areas,” says John Hayden, the chairman of Belvedere Football Club.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The council has granted planning go-ahead for soccer pitches and much more at Alfie Byrne Road. “It started out as a football project and it's turned into a game changer for the area and surrounding areas,” says John Hayden, the chairman of Belvedere Football Club.
Could Fingal grow a revenue stream from its green spaces? In the future, they have the potential to earn the county carbon credits, which it could sell, says Labour Party Councillor James Humphreys.
Could Fingal grow a revenue stream from its green spaces?
In the future, they have the potential to earn the county carbon credits, which it could sell, says Labour Party Councillor James Humphreys.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Could Fingal grow a revenue stream from its green spaces? In the future, they have the potential to earn the county carbon credits, which it could sell, says Labour Party Councillor James Humphreys.
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Please read and enjoy my review of ABODE which is in cinemas this Friday.
An Irish director’s new film presents five stories about home, love and belonging, writes Luke Maxwell. The suite of stories in ABODE are “moving, heartfelt and always underpinned by a wry observational humour”.
Luke: Irish director’s new film presents five stories about home, love and belonging
The suite of stories in ABODE are “moving, heartfelt and always underpinned by a wry observational humour”.
www.dublininquirer.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Please read and enjoy my review of ABODE which is in cinemas this Friday.
An Irish director’s new film presents five stories about home, love and belonging, writes Luke Maxwell. The suite of stories in ABODE are “moving, heartfelt and always underpinned by a wry observational humour”.
Luke: Irish director’s new film presents five stories about home, love and belonging
The suite of stories in ABODE are “moving, heartfelt and always underpinned by a wry observational humour”.
www.dublininquirer.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:40 AM
An Irish director’s new film presents five stories about home, love and belonging, writes Luke Maxwell. The suite of stories in ABODE are “moving, heartfelt and always underpinned by a wry observational humour”.
People with darker skin over-are represented among crime victims, new survey suggests. The City Centre Crime Victim Survey was commissioned by Dublin Inquirer and carried out by Amarách Research.
People with darker skin over-represented among crime victims, new survey suggests
The City Centre Crime Victim Survey was commissioned by Dublin Inquirer and carried out by Amarách Research.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:20 AM
People with darker skin over-are represented among crime victims, new survey suggests. The City Centre Crime Victim Survey was commissioned by Dublin Inquirer and carried out by Amarách Research.
Many victims of crime in Dublin city centre don’t report it to the Gardaí, new survey finds. The City Centre Crime Victim Survey was commissioned by Dublin Inquirer and carried out by Amarách Research.
Many victims of crime in Dublin city centre don’t report it to the Gardaí, new survey finds
The City Centre Crime Victim Survey was commissioned by Dublin Inquirer and carried out by Amarách Research.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Many victims of crime in Dublin city centre don’t report it to the Gardaí, new survey finds. The City Centre Crime Victim Survey was commissioned by Dublin Inquirer and carried out by Amarách Research.
Nearly two-thirds “sometimes” or “often” avoid visiting Dublin city centre, new survey finds. This has serious impacts on businesses and social life in town.
Nearly two-thirds “sometimes” or “often” avoid visiting Dublin city centre, new survey finds
This has serious impacts on businesses and social life in town.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Nearly two-thirds “sometimes” or “often” avoid visiting Dublin city centre, new survey finds. This has serious impacts on businesses and social life in town.
There’s a huge gulf between levels of fear of Dublin city centre, and levels of crime, a new survey shows. The City Centre Crime Victim Survey was commissioned by Dublin Inquirer and carried out by Amarách Research.
There’s a huge gulf between levels of fear of Dublin city centre, and levels of crime, new survey shows
The City Centre Crime Victim Survey was commissioned by Dublin Inquirer and carried out by Amarách Research.
www.dublininquirer.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:20 AM
There’s a huge gulf between levels of fear of Dublin city centre, and levels of crime, a new survey shows. The City Centre Crime Victim Survey was commissioned by Dublin Inquirer and carried out by Amarách Research.
A new survey offers insights into levels of crime in Dublin city centre. The City Centre Crime Victim Survey was commissioned by Dublin Inquirer and carried out by Amarách Research.
New survey offers insights into levels of crime in Dublin city centre
The City Centre Crime Victim Survey was commissioned by Dublin Inquirer and carried out by Amarách Research.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
A new survey offers insights into levels of crime in Dublin city centre. The City Centre Crime Victim Survey was commissioned by Dublin Inquirer and carried out by Amarách Research.
A “neglected” studio window in the Liberties has become a galaxy of artists’ eyes. In recent years, artists’ studios have been encouraged to be more public-facing in their set-ups.
A “neglected” studio window in the Liberties becomes a galaxy of artists’ eyes
In recent years, artists’ studios have been encouraged to be more public-facing in their set-ups.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:14 AM
A “neglected” studio window in the Liberties has become a galaxy of artists’ eyes. In recent years, artists’ studios have been encouraged to be more public-facing in their set-ups.
As the council gives Rathmines Post Office a second look, locals push to set up a forum to fight for community spaces. They were taken by surprise by An Post’s plans to sell off the building, and the council’s lack of response. They don’t want it to happen again.
As council gives Rathmines Post Office a second look, locals push to set up forum to fight for community spaces
They were taken by surprise by An Post’s plans to sell off the building, and the council’s lack of response. They don’t want it to happen again.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:13 AM
As the council gives Rathmines Post Office a second look, locals push to set up a forum to fight for community spaces. They were taken by surprise by An Post’s plans to sell off the building, and the council’s lack of response. They don’t want it to happen again.
Zoé Basha and Martina and The Moons lit up a recent afternoon in Dublin, writes Dean Van Nguyen. From rich interpretations of Appalachian folk to belligerent alt-rock.
Dean: Zoé Basha and Martina and The Moons light up an afternoon
From rich interpretations of Appalachian folk to belligerent alt-rock.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Zoé Basha and Martina and The Moons lit up a recent afternoon in Dublin, writes Dean Van Nguyen. From rich interpretations of Appalachian folk to belligerent alt-rock.
A proposal to bring in charges at coastal car parks prompted a flood of objections from Fingal residents. The charges would unfairly penalise people who’ve no option other than to drive because of a lack of viable public transport options to the beach, said one.
A proposal to bring in charges at coastal car parks prompts a flood of objections from Fingal residents
The charges would unfairly penalise people who’ve no option other than to drive because of a lack of viable public transport options to the beach, said one.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
A proposal to bring in charges at coastal car parks prompted a flood of objections from Fingal residents. The charges would unfairly penalise people who’ve no option other than to drive because of a lack of viable public transport options to the beach, said one.
In Stoneybatter, a seagull bonded with a local business owner. “Most of the music studios have cats; we don't have a studio cat, we have a studio seagull,” says Al Cowan, owner of Sonic Recording Studios.
In Stoneybatter, a seagull bonds with a local business owner
“Most of the music studios have cats; we don't have a studio cat, we have a studio seagull,” says Al Cowan, owner of Sonic Recording Studios.
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November 2, 2025 at 3:11 PM
In Stoneybatter, a seagull bonded with a local business owner. “Most of the music studios have cats; we don't have a studio cat, we have a studio seagull,” says Al Cowan, owner of Sonic Recording Studios.