Dublin

The scene in Balbriggan was sealed off for a technical examination

Man, 20s, killed in Dublin hit-and-run incident

A man in his 20s has died in a hit-and-run incident in Co Dublin.

Jón Jónsson disappeared while attending the Dublin Poker Festival with his partner in 2019

Gardaí travel to Iceland over Jón Jónsson disappearance

Gardaí have travelled to Iceland as part of an investigation into the disappearance of Icelandic man Jón Jónsson in Dublin over six years ago.

Ireland • 4 hrs

A prototype DART+ carriage on display in Inchicore Railway Works (File image)

DART network to be extended as judicial reviews withdrawn

Two judicial reviews for the DART+ West project linking Dublin city centre and Maynooth and the M3 Parkway have been withdrawn, paving the way for work to begin on the project next year.

Leinster • 19 hrs

Otniel Ricardo Clejan (L) and Viorel Doroscan were found guilty of the murder of Mahamud Ilyas

Two men jailed for life over murder of man in Co Meath

Two men have been sentenced to life in prison at the Central Criminal Court for murdering a young footballer who had stolen €6,000 worth of cannabis.

Courts • 5 hrs

The girl had attended the vaccination centre in Citywest Hotel in Dublin in 2021

HSE apologises after girl immunised with used needle

The HSE has apologised to and compensated a 13-year-old girl who was given a Covid-19 vaccination with an already used needle.

Courts • 15 hrs

Fashion student Oscar Canavan Doyle has been creating his own sustainable textiles

Watch: Fashion student makes leather from fish bio-waste

A fashion student committed to sustainable design has been creating their own leather out of fish bio-waste.

Dublin • 5 hrs

Asylum seeker died from stab wound, inquest hears

An asylum seeker who suffered fatal injuries during a violent incident in Dublin city centre earlier this year died from a stab wound to the chest, an inquest has heard.

Dublin • 23 Jun

Dr Shirley Coyle from DCU demonstrates how the sensors would be used

DCU experts work on wearable sensors for stroke patients

Wearable sensors for stroke patients and chip-based cancer tumour simulations feature in a new €1 million transatlantic Dublin City University-Arizona State University research collaboration.

Dublin • 23 Jun

Gardaí created a space between the groups as the anti-immigration demonstration approach O'Connell Bridge

Thousands take part in separate protests in Dublin

Thousands of people have taken part in an anti-immigration protest in Dublin, with a counter-demonstration also staged in the city centre this afternoon.

Dublin • 22 Jun

Just before 5am on Burrow beach several Fingal County Council workers arrived to begin picking up the rubbish

Increase in litter on beaches during fine weather

There is a "noticeable" increase in litter on beaches during the fine weather, according to those who are part of clean-up operations.

Ireland • 21 Jun

Coast Guard Fergus Cooney advises people to call first for assistance when they see someone in difficulty

Coastline risks highlighted as good weather continues

The Howth unit of the Irish Coast Guard responded to several incidents in recent days including a fall from the cliffs.

Dublin • 15 hrs

The Aviva Stadium is expected to see a sell-out crowd when the British and Irish Lions take on Argentina tomorrow (File image: Sportsfile)

Thousands expected in Dublin for major events

Thousands of people are expected in Dublin across the weekend with a large number of major events being held in the capital.

Ireland • 20 Jun

Cameron Cars has been operating at the industrial estate for over 20 years

'No viable plan for us' - businesses at industrial estate

Businesses in an industrial estate on the northside of Dublin say they are facing an uncertain future due to Dublin City Council's plans to redevelop the area for housing.

Dublin • 20 Jun

Four staff who were attacked at Oberstown will be out of work for at least a month

Staff fears over safety after Oberstown incidents

A staff member has been left with "life changing injuries" following a number of violent attacks on workers at a children's detention centre in Dublin.

Dublin • 20 Jun

Gardaí involved in the case said Mary Higgins showed true remorse and was a pleasure to deal with

Ex-school bursar jailed for year over theft of €500,000

A 63-year-old former school bursar who stole €500,000 from her employer over five years to fund a gambling addiction has been jailed for a year.

Courts • 19 Jun

An adjudicator has found Mr Boodhun's dismissal on 4 July 2023 was "procedurally unfair".

Bar manager wins €8,000 for unfair dismissal

A bar manager who denied accusations that he was "defrauding" the patrons of a Dublin hotel by tacking on a 10% service charge to tables that weren't meant to pay it has won €8,000 for unfair dismissal.

Business • 19 Jun

The apology was accepted by Paul Murphy (file pic)

Man apologises for threatening TD Paul Murphy's wife

A man who threatened Dublin South-West TD Paul Murphy with slitting his wife's throat has been spared trial after apologising and citing a psychotic episode.

Courts • 19 Jun

Volunteers who support the men also said their sleeping bags were stolen

Tents belonging to asylum seekers on Grand Canal slashed

Up to ten tents belonging to International Protection applicants were slashed at a makeshift camp on the Grand Canal in Dublin.

Dublin • 20 Jun

Bolger has been suspended from the force since he was charged in December 2019

Garda assaulted wife in 'safest place on earth' - court

A 48-year-old garda will be sentenced later this year for assaulting his wife in her childhood home with their young children in the room.

Courts • 19 Jun

Manna Drones Ltd has lodged the plans with Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council.

Manna lodges plans for drone delivery hub in Dundrum

Drone delivery service, Manna Air Delivery has lodged plans to establish a new aerial food delivery hub for Dundrum in Dublin 14.

Business • 18 Jun

The Dublin Port Company said it was hoping to dispose of the site as it was remote from the port and not of core use

Dublin Port Company pays €1.7m vacant site levy

The Dublin Port Company has paid almost €1.7m in a vacant site levy for an empty piece of land in its portfolio.

Business • 18 Jun

Since 2022, the hotel was used to house those in need of temporary protection and more recently for international protection applicants

Govt agrees €148m purchase of Citywest Hotel and campus

Minister for Justice, Jim O'Callaghan has said Cabinet has approved plans to proceed with the purchase of the Citywest Hotel and campus in Dublin for €148.2m.

Politics • 18 Jun

Nicole Fallon appeared before Blanchardstown District Court (File image)

Woman charged with driving offences in Blanchardstown

A woman has appeared in court charged with driving without insurance, driving without a driving Licence on 26 December last year and failure to produce her licence or insurance documents to gardaí.

Regional • 17 Jun

An artist's impression of Dún Laoghaire harbour after the redevelopment

Draft masterplan for Dún Laoghaire harbour published

A draft masterplan for the redevelopment of the historic harbour at Dún Laoghaire in Co Dublin has been published.

Dublin • 17 Jun

The Mater has a new Centre for AI and Digital Health which will use artificial intelligence to solve clinical problems across the hospital

Dublin's Mater Hospital launches new AI centre

Dublin's Mater Misericordiae University Hospital (MMUH) has launched a new Centre for AI and Digital Health which will use artificial intelligence (AI) to solve clinical problems across the hospital.

Business • 17 Jun

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Man, 20s, killed in Dublin hit-and-run incident

Gardaí travel to Iceland over Jón Jónsson disappearance

DART network to be extended as judicial reviews withdrawn

Two men jailed for life over murder of man in Co Meath

HSE apologises after girl immunised with used needle

Watch: Fashion student makes leather from fish bio-waste

Asylum seeker died from stab wound, inquest hears

DCU experts work on wearable sensors for stroke patients

Thousands take part in separate protests in Dublin

Increase in litter on beaches during fine weather

Coastline risks highlighted as good weather continues

Thousands expected in Dublin for major events

'No viable plan for us' - businesses at industrial estate

Staff fears over safety after Oberstown incidents

Ex-school bursar jailed for year over theft of €500,000

Bar manager wins €8,000 for unfair dismissal

Man apologises for threatening TD Paul Murphy's wife

Tents belonging to asylum seekers on Grand Canal slashed

Garda assaulted wife in 'safest place on earth' - court

Manna lodges plans for drone delivery hub in Dundrum

Dublin Port Company pays €1.7m vacant site levy

Govt agrees €148m purchase of Citywest Hotel and campus

Woman charged with driving offences in Blanchardstown

Draft masterplan for Dún Laoghaire harbour published

Dublin's Mater Hospital launches new AI centre