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• Tue, 10 November 2026Garda bosses issue stark criminal chaos plots warning ahead of Dublin EU summitSources say senior officers fear there will be more bomb threats as well as drone incursions and even cyber attacks in the run-up to Thursday and Friday's...
• Mon, 9 November 2026Several teenagers in 'critical' condition after car mounts pavement in horror Dublin crashSix teenagers were injured in a car crash in the Dún Laoghaire area of Dublin on Sunday, with some injuries described as critical by gardaí
• Sun, 8 November 2026In photos: Major Garda security operation to secure Dublin streets underway ahead of EU summitSecurity preparations are already underway as the largest policing operation in the history of the State takes place as part of Ireland's EU Presidency
• Sat, 7 November 2026Former Dublin Lord Mayor Ray McAdam elected to Seanad ÉireannFine Gael's Ray McAdam has been elected to the 27th Seanad, becoming the party's 17th Senator and taking a seat on the Cultural and Educational panel. The...
• Fri, 6 November 2026Over 670 tonnes of stockpiled Halloween bonfire materials removed from Dublin cityA public call for citizens to report those stockpiling bonfire materials in advance of Halloween contributed to the collection of more than 670 tonnes of...
• Thu, 5 November 2026Man jailed after €290,000 cannabis delivery to Dublin houseMatthew Jenkinson (27) pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for sale or supply at St Ignatius Road, Drumcondra on June 3, 2024 and has been jailed for...
• Wed, 4 November 2026Horse brutally tortured by children in Drimnagh prompts review of Dublin City Council's Animal Welfare UnitA harrowing case involving a horse being brutally mistreated by young people in in Brickfield Park in Drimnagh has led to calls for greater clarity around...
• Tue, 3 November 2026Man arrested as €296,000 worth of cannabis found in vehicle at Dublin Port on HalloweenThe seizure was made after the routine searching of a vehicle which was coming into Ireland from France and one man was arrested and is being held in a...
• Mon, 2 November 2026Links between lichens and air quality in Co. KildareNuala Madigan of the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) looks at the links between lichen and air quality
• Sun, 1 November 2026Firearm aimed at gardaí during attempted arrest in DublinAn investigation is under way after a gun was pointed at gardaí, including a trainee garda, as they tried to carry out an arrest in Dublin.
• Sat, 31 October 2026Sinéad O'Connor's former Bray home to get gym, sauna and bar in major renovationThe new owners of Sinéad O'Connor's former Bray seafront home, Montebello, have been granted planning permission by Wicklow County Council for a major...
• Fri, 30 October 2026Enoch Burke banned from going within 100 metres of Wilson’s Hospital SchoolThe High Court in Dublin also heard that he now owes 238,268.18 euro in fines after defying a court order to refrain from trespassing at the school where he...
• Thu, 29 October 2026Kildare artist to explore motherhood and family life through exhibitionRosemary Noonan will present the exhibition at Naas Library
• Wed, 28 October 2026Dublin dad-of-three's life saved by colleague who recognised signs of strokeKieran spent 10 days in hospital following the stroke, and he undertook an intensive programme of occupational and speech therapy as part of his recovery
• Tue, 27 October 2026Woman (60s) dead after being struck by vehicle in West DublinGardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
• Mon, 26 October 2026Storm Boelo: Over 40,000 homes without power and Dublin wind warning updatePeople across Ireland are facing the effects of Storm Boelo, with plenty of rain and strong winds impacting travel, flights and power supply to homes and...
• Sat, 24 October 2026Tweet alleging asylum seeker exposed himself on bus caused fear in Wicklow town, trial hearsKirk Loco pleaded not guilty to a charge of distributing or publishing a threatening or grossly offensive communication about an individual with intent to...
• Fri, 23 October 2026Dublin councillors spar over social housing 'saturation point' in BallyfermotNews of 114 additional social housing units in Ballyfermot had Councillor Vincent Jackson questioning if Dublin City Council are biting off more than they...
• Thu, 22 October 2026Urgent calls for 'zero tolerance' on Halloween lawlessness after Foxrock car arson attackDún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Councillor Maurice Dockrell is calling on the council and An Garda Síochána to implement an “uncompromising policy of zero...
• Wed, 21 October 2026Rain warning in place for Dublin, Wicklow ahead of stormA Status Yellow rain warning for counties Dublin and Wicklow is in effect ahead of the arrival of the first named storm of the season.
• Tue, 20 October 2026New cost rental apartments in Shankill for €1,495 for a one-bed open to applicantsSituated along the coastline, Woodbrook is right by the new Woodbrook DART station and is a 45 minute journey by rail into Dublin city centre
• Mon, 19 October 2026Man dead following overnight assault in north DublinGardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward
• Sun, 18 October 2026"His wisdom, kindness and dedication left a lasting impact" - Tributes to outgoing Kildare principalKildare All Star, Peter Kelly retires as principal of St Patrick’s Boys National School, Rathangan
• Sat, 17 October 2026Dublin City Council owed over €67 million in unpaid developer leviesA recent question to the Chief Executive from Independent Councillor Cieran Perry has revealed the current outstanding developer contribution debt amounts...
• Fri, 16 October 2026Dublin City Council doesn't plan to restore horse manure disposal despite illegal dumping problemLocals and councillors have called for action on the ongoing issue of illegal dumping of horse manure in Dublin.
• Thu, 15 October 2026Tenant concerns remain a priority as new public park approved for SandyfordDún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has approved plans for a new public park in Sandyford following assurances regarding tenant and business relocations
• Wed, 14 October 2026A new chapter - work begins on Dublin's new libraryConstruction has begun in Dublin on a new city library to replace the Central Library, which has operated in the Ilac Centre for the past four decades.
• Tue, 13 October 2026Construction officially begins on Dundrum's newest neighbourhoodDún Brí on Dundrum Road will ultimately deliver 934 new homes, as well as crèche, café, retail units, public parks and a community centre
• Mon, 12 October 2026Full list of social welfare payments getting €520 boost in 2027Budget 2027 has been announced as the government confirmed a slate of cost of living measures, with over a million people set to see their social welfare...
• Sun, 11 October 2026Irish EU budget gamble: Now the real negotiating beginsSo tightly guarded and last-minute was the Irish Government's draft proposal for the next seven-year EU budget that Thomas Byrne, the Minister of State for...
• Sat, 10 October 2026Kickboxer threatened woman before killing mother - courtAn amateur kickboxer suffering a drug-induced hallucination that he was Jesus Christ held a butcher's knife to a terrified grandmother's neck just five...
• Fri, 9 October 2026Years of neglect of Dublin Bay blasted - 'The smell travels miles'Labour Councillor Dermot Lacey has called for a long-term vision for Dublin Bay, warning that co-ordinated planning is essential to support the city's...
• Thu, 8 October 2026Dublin City Council axes controversial practice after years of heated rowsAt Monday's October Dublin City Council meeting, representatives agreed to get rid of a controversial debate practice which most agreed simply wasted time
• Wed, 7 October 2026Gardaí get unexpected double dose as driver with active bench warrant shows up to rescue friendThe Dublin Metropolitan Region road policing unit were on patrol when they seized a car and made an unexpected second discovery when the drivers friend...
• Tue, 6 October 2026Want to extend a helping hand? Volunteer event coming soon to Kildare-based universityThe event is aimed at students and staff members of Maynooth University
• Sun, 4 October 2026Wicklow County Council Circle Knocksink Woods AgainLatest campaign launched to save Enniskerry's green spaces
• Sat, 3 October 2026Naul Village Park opens with inclusive playground after €3m investmentFingal County Council has officially opened Naul Village Park, featuring an inclusive playground, a village green and dedicated community garden space. The...
• Fri, 2 October 2026Learner motorcyclist pulled over after being clocked at nearly 100km/h over speed limit in south DublinThe rider was stopped by officers from Blackrock Garda Station, who were doing speed checks on the Stillorgan Road recently
• Wed, 30 September 2026PICTURES: Inside €795,000 Kildare riverside bungalow with private jetty accessTigeen Caerleon, located on Ardclough Road is on the markey in Kildare for €795,000
• Tue, 29 September 2026Dublin housing market slows down as cost of living causes ‘uncertainty’ for buyersThe average price of a Dublin three-bed semi-detached home is €600,787, and the rate of increase in actual sale prices over the past quarter has fallen to 0.1%
• Fri, 25 September 2026Dublin City Council unveils 'bigger and better' than ever Christmas programmeDublin City Council has unveiled an expanded Christmas programme for 2026, featuring new light projections, an extended TwinkleTown at Smithfield and the...
• Thu, 24 September 2026Kildare communities encouraged to celebrate Local Development Week 2026The highlight of Local Development Week 2026 will be the official opening of the new DARA Recovery Hub in Kildare Town
• Wed, 23 September 2026Echoes Through the Hallway: Dublin's history reflected through social housingFrom its origins as one of Dublin's earliest public housing schemes in the 1880s to a recent €9 million regeneration by Tuath Housing, a new exhibition...
• Sat, 19 September 2026Dublin City Council says social housing tenants willing to pay should have access to amenitiesDublin councillors at the South Central Area Committee have called for social housing tenants to be allowed access to the same amenities as private...
• Fri, 18 September 2026Dublin City Council's Housing SPC backs call to review rent hikes with stage set for budget battleDublin City Council’s Housing SPC has voted to review social housing rent hikes, setting up a political battle over how to fund essential maintenance...
• Thu, 17 September 2026Dublin Zoo flags scammers targeting parents with fake 'back to school bundles'Parents have been told to not click on the fake offers
• Wed, 16 September 2026Horror Kildare crash: Six gardaí to be trained in pursuit by end of yearIt will take years for ‘substantial’ numbers of gardaí to receive pursuit training, a representative organisation has said.
• Tue, 15 September 2026Applications to open for 50 new starter homes in Fingal at €380,000 for a two-bedThe development will include a crèche, public open space, a football pitch, new pedestrian links, and a cycle greenway and has rail and bus transport links
• Sun, 13 September 2026Parents pay heartbreaking tribute to 'kind, caring' teen: 'We are immensely proud to call him our son'The gifted young GAA player recently completed his Leaving Cert, with his school saying he "will be remembered not only for his bravery and resilience but...
• Sat, 12 September 2026The needs of 'commuters versus community' lie at the heart of Dublin's growthDublin businesses are expressing growing concern that city infrastructure, specifically housing and transport, is struggling to keep up with the demands of...
• Fri, 11 September 2026Dublin estate targeted by knife-wielding gang as resident warns violent confrontation 'inevitable'A group of young males, at least one of whom was spotted carrying a knife, have been jumping onto ground-floor balconies and checking for vacant homes in...
• Thu, 10 September 2026Lord Mayor says transport hikes 'could be the straw that breaks the camel's back'In a rare display of cross party unity, Dublin City Council has unanimously condemned the transport fare hikes
• Wed, 9 September 2026Gardaí searching for 16-year-old girl missing since August believed to be in Dublin16-year-old Angel has been missing for 12 days and is thought to be in the Dublin city area
• Tue, 8 September 2026Damaged, removed clamps may cost €800k over three yearsThe cost of replacing clamps that are damaged or illegally removed from vehicles on Dublin streets could potentially be almost €800,000 over a three-year...
• Sun, 6 September 2026Radical plans for former award-winning Kildare pubThe applicant is Dublin-based Mill Road Estates Ltd
• Sat, 5 September 2026'Disruption' to Dublin-bound train services after boy dies in level crossing tragedy: latest updatesGardaí are appealing for information after a car collided with a train
• Fri, 4 September 2026NTA plan for 15% bus and train fare hike condemned for impact on Kildare commutersThe proposed increases are planned to come into effect from January 2027 under the new fare structures announced by the NTA
• Tue, 1 September 2026Applications to open for six new west Dublin homes for under €400,000 but you have to be quickThe homes, one two-bed, and five three-bed, are all available in new South Dublin County Council developments in Dublin 22
• Sun, 30 August 2026Taxi driver attacked and vehicle stolen while taking break in Dublin citySeveral garda vehicles rushed to catch the alleged carjacker following the incident
• Sat, 29 August 2026Irish Rail announces extra Kildare service ahead of concert by beloved '80s bandThe band is known for hits such as ‘Livin’ On A Prayer’, ‘Bad Medicine’ and ‘Always’
• Fri, 28 August 2026Dublin social housing tenants ramping up rent hike protests ahead of budget voteDublin social housing tenants plan to escalate their campaign against controversial rent hikes, demanding a reversal in the November budget amid frustration...
• Thu, 27 August 2026Wildlife expert warns Dunsink habitat must be left as 'undisturbed as possible'Gerry Creighton from Global Elephant Care is calling on Fingal County Council to "seriously consider" alternative routes for the Dunsink development's...
• Wed, 26 August 2026Oliver Bond flats celebrate 90 years as regenerations plans still awaitFirst built in 1936, Oliver Bond House is one of Dublin City Council's oldest housing complex and is currently awaiting regeneration to address...
• Tue, 25 August 2026Aircoach announces major double-decker bus change for popular Dublin Airport routeThe move comes following a surge in passenger demand along the city-to-airport corridor
• Mon, 24 August 2026Dublin protest demands HSE funding for Skyclarys to treat Friedreich's AtaxiaDemonstrators gathered in Dublin city centre on Sunday, urging the HSE to approve reimbursement for Skyclarys, a drug that studies suggest could slow the...
• Sun, 23 August 2026Man hospitalised after morning robbery in Dublin city centreGardaí have launched an investigation into the incident
• Sat, 22 August 2026Gardaí confirm viral Cat in the Hat AI hoax after images spread across DublinSocial media users across Ireland have been left baffled by eerie night-time snaps claiming to show the Cat in the Hat lurking in neighbourhoods, but Gardaí...
• Fri, 21 August 2026Irish Rail catering trolley launches on Dublin to Galway trains this monthIrish Rail is launching a six-month on-board train catering pilot on the Dublin Galway train service operated commercially by Sambos.ie after
• Thu, 20 August 2026Miss this deadline and you could be struck off Dublin City Council's housing listTo remain on the Dublin City Council housing waiting list, applicants are required to finish their Social Housing Needs Assessment by September 2
• Wed, 19 August 2026Dublin youth services awarded nearly €50,000 for creative projectsTwo Dublin youth services have been awarded a collective €49,350 through the Arts Council’s Youth Ensembles Scheme as part of the Arts Council’s programme...
• Tue, 18 August 2026Minister celebrates housing figures as Dublin City Council admits delivery 'target gap'Minister for Housing James Browne is celebrating a 76% increase in national affordable housing supports, while at the same time Dublin City Council...
• Mon, 17 August 2026Dublin City Council is bringing back zebra crossings, with work started on 10 new ones last weekThe new crossings will differ from those previously seen on Dublin streets and will be much cheaper to install.
• Sun, 16 August 2026GALLERY: Naas GAA officially open new club history museum at their headquartersThe entire project is the work of one man, club historian, former County Secretary, Liam McManus
• Sat, 15 August 2026Dublin mums pleading with Council for park bins following child’s encounter with ratConcerned mums in Ashtown have been pleading with Dublin City Council to install bins at Crescent Park "for years," but their calls are falling on deaf ears...
• Thu, 13 August 2026Garda chief 'faced down' Daniel Kinahan as mob boss returned to DublinHe insisted the force was not done with the Kinahan mob, despite Daniel’s arrest and charge
• Wed, 12 August 2026Woman, 96, has necklace ripped from neck while being treated at Dublin hospitalThe shocking incident took place last Thursday after the elderly woman was admitted to the Sir William Wilde Ward at St James' Hospital
• Tue, 11 August 2026New Go-Ahead depot in Dublin 15 set to 'improve current bus capacity'The depot will support future roll-out of the BusConnects Network Redesign, as Go-Ahead will increase from 30 Outer Dublin Metropolitan Area routes to 66
• Mon, 10 August 2026Dublin eclipse weather map reveals best and worst places to watchAn extraordinary 93.9 per cent of the sun will disappear on Wednesday evening — but cloud forecast maps show visibility across Dublin could depend on...
• Sun, 9 August 2026Gardaí appeal for witnesses as four people hospitalised in a two-vehicle collision in KildareTwo teens, a man in his 20s and a woman in her 50s, have been taken to hospital following the incident.
• Sat, 8 August 2026Over 50% of Dublin's North West population lives in 'disadvantaged' areasFigures from Dublin City Council's new Knowledge Hub highlight the historic under-investment in areas like Ballymun and Finglas, and the knock-on impact on...
• Fri, 7 August 2026Ireland 'a fair bit off' achieving EU mandated climate targets for 2030Dublin City Council's Climate Action Coordinator has said Ireland has a long way to go to meet climate targets for 2030, greenhouse gas reduction on track...
• Thu, 6 August 2026'Hospice care saved my life' says Dublin dad battling cancer and Parkinson’s diseaseDeclan Moore was referred to St Francis Hospice in Dublin’s Blanchardstown in 2024, and with the help of a multidisciplinary team in the outpatient and day...
• Wed, 5 August 2026'Deeply alarming': Emergency department wait times in Kildare called outIt follows a statement from the HSE in response to a Parliamentary Question from Sinn Féin
• Tue, 4 August 2026News Thousands of people have turned out to commemorate the 'generous spirit' of 'trailblazer' musician Glen HansardThe Meath Chronicle has the latest Co. Meath news, sport, jobs, county council reports and classifieds. We are the local provider for news in Navan, Kells,...
• Mon, 3 August 2026Councillors in line to get stronger role in the operation of local authorities and in budget preparation 20 hours ago Ann CaseyThe Meath Chronicle has the latest Co. Meath news, sport, jobs, county council reports and classifieds. We are the local provider for news in Navan, Kells,...
• Sun, 2 August 2026Dublin City Council to expand 'smart bins' to stop scavenging and improve collectionDublin City Council are planning to expand the prevalence of smart bins around the city, which cannot be accessed by 'bin scavengers' in search of Re-turn...
• Sat, 1 August 2026Dublin weather: Dry Bank Holiday Saturday with 'very little rain' up to Sunday afternoon in positive changeAlan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather said that we can rest easy and not be worried about any major downpours for the next 56 hours
• Fri, 31 July 2026Dublin's Portland Row sports pitch saved as housing development refused after local campaignAn Coimisiún Pleanála said the applicant failed to prove the sports pitch would be replaced by an equivalent facility.
• Thu, 30 July 2026State's affordable housing agency to build 13,000 homes by 2030 (and most of them are in Dublin)The Land Development Agency said it is “firmly in our plans” to expand beyond cities in the future, but its immediate plans are focused on urban areas.
• Wed, 29 July 2026'All downside, no upside' - Dublin councils clash over Dunsink 18,500 home projectDublin city councillors are pushing for a joint committee with Fingal County Council to address community concerns - from traffic and infrastructure strain...
• Tue, 28 July 2026'Welcome news' as 10 new Gardaí deployed in communities across Dublin Mid WestIn total, 94 new Garda were assigned to Garda stations across the Dublin region as part of the largest single attestation class since 2019
• Mon, 27 July 2026Councillors demand cohesive plan for troubled Dublin estate - 'Step up to the plate'Councillors are demanding urgent action from Dublin City Council to engage with a Cabra neighbourhood, warning that €100,000 in investment has been lost to...
• Sun, 26 July 2026Councillors demand cohesive plan for troubled Dublin estate - 'Step up to the plate'Councillors are demanding urgent action from Dublin City Council to engage with a Cabra neighbourhood, warning that €100,000 in investment has been lost to...
• Sat, 25 July 2026'Fascinating'' Census 1926 exhibition into its final days in NaasAdmission to the exhibition at Naas Library & Cultural Centre is free
• Fri, 24 July 2026'Fascinating'' Census 1926 exhibition into its final days in NaasAdmission to the exhibition at Naas Library & Cultural Centre is free
• Thu, 23 July 2026Irishtown consultative group to 'work out' Leisure Centre project concernsDublin City Council hope to proceed with Part 8 for the Irishtown Leisure Centre in September, but concerns around the need for an indoor pitch and parking...
• Wed, 22 July 2026See Nathan Carter for just €5 as country festival returns to Merrion SquareFeaturing headline acts Nathan Carter and Braden Hull, Dublin City Council Ceol Country comes to Merrion Square Park on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August
• Sun, 5 July 2026Dublin City Council urged to honour bravery of crèche worker Leanne Flynn in Parnell Square attackThe crèche worker was tending to the children when the attack on Parnell Square began in November 2023, zipping up the coat of one of the little boys in her...
• Sat, 4 July 2026Dublin City Council opens bidding for 647 homes at five new housing developmentsDublin City Council has launched procurement competition for 647 homes as part of their Home Building Programme, which ultimately aims to deliver 4,000...
• Fri, 3 July 2026Sandbags are gone - but Clontarf residents fear home insurance struggle remainsDublin City Councillors hope that the new flood relief measures in Clontarf will allow residents whose homes were damaged in 2023 to finally secure home...
• Thu, 2 July 2026Discover Europe one book at a time with Dublin City Council Libraries' EU ReadsAs Ireland takes on the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, DCC Libraries offer a curated selection for readers looking to travel across the...
• Wed, 1 July 2026Call for Council to cut ‘outdated’ car clamping - ‘it’s from last century’Aontú Peadar Tóibín has called on Dublin City Council to end car clamping and called it an "archaic and unnecessarily punitive system" from "last century"
• Tue, 30 June 2026'Summer in Dublin' returns with family-friendly events through July and AugustDublin City Council has announced the return of 'Summer in Dublin,' which features everything from beekeeping to circus acrobats at family-friendly events...
• Thu, 25 June 2026€228 million to be invested in all-island rail connectivity including DART+ and Dublin linksRail projects across the island of Ireland have been allocated €228 million through the Government of Ireland’s Shared Island Fund, with projects targeted...
• Wed, 24 June 2026Dublin City Council rezones land across the city to build up to 25,000 new homesTo achieve the delivery of 25,000 additional homes, the Council has approved a number of masterplans for various areas across the city
• Mon, 22 June 2026Manna's Dundrum drone hub refused planning permissionContentious plans for a drone aerial delivery hub for Dundrum, which were opposed by a senior Dublin Catholic cleric, have been refused.
• Fri, 19 June 2026Marlay Park transport, bus diversions and rules for 2026 summer gig seriesMarlay Park in Rathfarnham is hosting another busy summer of outdoor concerts in 2026, and there are a number of things to know ahead of the gigs
• Thu, 18 June 2026'A leader' - Tributes to cyclist, 16, killed in crashThe cyclist who died in Waterford has been named as Shane O'Brien, who had represented Ireland on the international stage.
• Tue, 16 June 2026Parts of Ireland to get drenched as forecast shows 500-mile band of rain on ThursdayThe weather is set to turn at the end of this week
• Mon, 15 June 2026Kildare County Council Announces the Return of Picnic in the Park for 2026Kildare County Council providing information and online services 24 hours seven days a week for the citizens of County Kildare
• Sun, 14 June 2026Annual Budget & FinanceCouncil news, planning, libraries, events and coastal/community services.
• Sat, 13 June 2026Annual Budget & Finance