Dublin
# dublin - Saturday 8 June, 2013
Strong garda presence in Dublin after sun brings hundreds out for beach rave
Around 7,000 people were invited on Facebook to a party at Sutton Beach, north Dublin this evening.
Third sum of money reported missing from a Dublin garda premises
The money was recovered during an investigation in 2009.
Man arrested at the scene of a ‘serious’ stabbing in Dun Laoghaire
A 41-year-old male was stabbed and seriously injured during an incident at an apartment at Clarence St, Dun Laoghaire.
# dublin - Friday 7 June, 2013
€5.8m contract to replace 19km of Dublin’s Victorian water pipes
Works to replace the centuries-old pipes will begin on Monday, and will continue around the city for 12 months.
Was this the worst time ever to break down in Dublin?
Mind that child.
Three children, two adults hospitalised after Dublin flat fire
The five people in the apartment at the time were treated for smoke inhalation.
Fire on board Belfast to Dublin train causes huge delays
Over a hundred passengers were affected by the delays caused when a fire broke out on a train bound for Connolly Station.
PICS: Revenue seizes €100,000 of tobacco purporting to be Chinese tea
The tobacco was discovered when customs officers intercepted a van at a location in Dublin on Wednesday.
# dublin - Thursday 6 June, 2013
7 people who can’t wait for the Newlands Cross flyover
Irish people sitting in traffic. We’ve all been there.
# dublin - Wednesday 5 June, 2013
Three teenagers rescued from cliff face off Dublin coast
The three young people had gotten into difficulty on the side of a cliff and were “unable to move up or down” to safety.
How Sean Dunne could be declared bankrupt in Ireland… and in the US
A court ruling in the US is a blow to the former property developer who owes millions to Ulster Bank.
# dublin - Monday 3 June, 2013
Man slashed across the face in Dublin assault
The man and another male friend were involved in an altercation with two other men in the early hours of this morning.
Tens of thousands take to the streets for marathons in Cork and Dublin
In Cork, the City Marathon has already kicked off from Patrick Street this morning.
Focus on communication during Luas Cross City line construction
The first construction on the Luas Cross City line in Dublin city centre is imminent, and one businessman is urging others to ensure they stay up to date with how it proceeds.
# dublin - Sunday 2 June, 2013
Revenue seizes cash from man attempting to board ferry in Dublin
A man in his 30s was attempting to board a ferry to Holyhead while carrying €45,000 in cash.
# dublin - Friday 31 May, 2013
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after man shot a number of times in Tallaght
They are also appealing to anyone who may have seen a black motorcycle with a driver and pillion passenger wearing dark clothing.
Irish Rail ALERT! No space hoppers allowed on trains this weekend
Deflate that space hopper sir!
Man shot outside Dublin shopping centre
Gardaí are now appealing for anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
Dorothy, nymphs, shrubbery: What you can expect from Bloom 2013
Over 80,000 turned out for the festival last year and with fine weather forecast, organisers anticipate a greater turnout this year.
# dublin - Thursday 30 May, 2013
43rd improvised explosive device made safe in Dublin
A suspect device was found outside a house near the in Artane at 10.50 this morning.
15 of the best things about a sunny day in Ireland
They don’t happen often, but when they do, we do it right.
Commander Chris Hadfield got an award for tweeting as Gaeilge
And for his “contribution to Dublin”.
# dublin - Wednesday 29 May, 2013
Postcards of Ireland from the last 100 years are a thing of beauty
Everything looks so lovely and clean!
Want a free bike?
There’s one up for grabs in Dublin.
Taoiseach on creche controversy: ‘God knows what has happened in other locations’
Enda Kenny told the Dáíl this morning that the government needed to the get the provision of childcare in Ireland right.
Man released without charge over stabbing of Dublin solicitor
The man was arrested over the stabbing which took place in 2011 after new information came to light.
# dublin - Tuesday 28 May, 2013
94 people will be sleeping rough on Dublin’s streets tonight
It’s a 28 per cent increase in the number of people sleeping rough when compared to April last year.
New information leads to arrest over 2011 stabbing of Dublin solicitor
The female victim has recovered from the incident.
Dublin city councillors at odds over increase in… Dublin councillors
Fianna Fáil are opposed to Minister Phil Hogan’s proposals, while Fine Gael, Sinn Féin and Labour support them.
Two firefighters injured in fire at derelict house
Both were released from hospital this morning.
# dublin - Monday 27 May, 2013
100 new jobs created by finance firm in Dublin
Aztec Money chose Ireland for its location and its access to a highly skilled workforce with multilingual skills.
National Maternity Hospital to leave Holles St in €150m move
The National Maternity Hospital will move to the St Vincent’s campus at Elm Park by 2018.
Delays to traffic and rail services after car smashed through Merrion Gates
Merrion Gates will close to all traffic at 2pm today for repair works so drivers should use alternative routes.
# dublin - Sunday 26 May, 2013
Man charged over alleged false imprisonment
A 47-year-old been charged in connection with an incident of alleged false imprisonment involving a woman in Dublin last week.
Man arrested over killing of Dean Fitzpatrick
The 23-year-old victim was the brother of missing Irish teenager Amy Fitzpatrick, who went missing in while walking home in Malaga in 2008.
Stab victim is brother of missing girl Amy Fitzpatrick
The 23-year-old has been named locally as Dean Fitzpatrick.
# dublin - Saturday 25 May, 2013
Sweet dreams: noise levels in Dublin city dropping
The number of city-dwellers exposed to night-time noise of 55 decibels or more has fallen dramatically from 94 per cent to just 22 per cent in the past five years.
# dublin - Friday 24 May, 2013
Bray garda to stand trial after claims she forged a letter from the DPP
Catherine McGowan (46) from west Dublin will stand trial in eight weeks.
# dublin - Thursday 23 May, 2013
Property tax protesters chain themselves to chairs, radiator in Revenue office
There are 25 – 30 protestors occupying the office, and are liaising with the gardaí.























































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