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Central government is looking at whether councils should be allowed to borrow more, to build more. The current restrictions do need to change, said a spokesperson for the Department of Finance.
Central government is looking at whether councils should be allowed to borrow more, to build more
The current restrictions do need to change, said a spokesperson for the Department of Finance.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Central government is looking at whether councils should be allowed to borrow more, to build more. The current restrictions do need to change, said a spokesperson for the Department of Finance.
Fingal should introduce hidden-disability parking spots, councillors say. These could make it easier for parents with autistic kids, for example, to park closer to where they need to go.
Fingal should introduce hidden-disability parking spots, councillors say
These could make it easier for parents with autistic kids, for example, to park closer to where they need to go.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Fingal should introduce hidden-disability parking spots, councillors say. These could make it easier for parents with autistic kids, for example, to park closer to where they need to go.
A decade ago, the council stripped a playground out of Tyrrelstown. Now some residents want it back. The council said it was removed because of antisocial behavior. Councillors say having play spaces is how to prevent antisocial behavior.
A decade ago, the council stripped a playground out of Tyrrelstown. Now some residents want it back.
The council said it was removed because of antisocial behavior. Councillors say having play spaces is how to prevent antisocial behavior.
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January 21, 2026 at 9:40 AM
A decade ago, the council stripped a playground out of Tyrrelstown. Now some residents want it back. The council said it was removed because of antisocial behavior. Councillors say having play spaces is how to prevent antisocial behavior.
The council’s new tree strategy includes focuses on climate change resilience, biodiversity. There will also be a dedicated tree page on Dublin City Council’s website, to keep residents abreast of tree works in their area, the council's tree officer said at a recent meeting.
Council’s new tree strategy includes focuses on climate change resilience, biodiversity
There will also be a dedicated tree page on Dublin City Council’s website, to keep residents abreast of the programmed tree works in their area, the council's tree officer said at a recent meeting.
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January 21, 2026 at 9:20 AM
The council’s new tree strategy includes focuses on climate change resilience, biodiversity. There will also be a dedicated tree page on Dublin City Council’s website, to keep residents abreast of tree works in their area, the council's tree officer said at a recent meeting.
The council should buy the Martello Tower on the coast near Donabate, Fingal councillors urge. It’s listed for sale, and councillors say it’d be a great feature along existing and planned walking and cycling routes that run right by it.
Council should buy Martello Tower on coast near Donabate, Fingal councillors urge
It’s listed for sale, and councillors say it’d be a great feature along existing and planned walking and cycling routes that run right by it.
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January 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The council should buy the Martello Tower on the coast near Donabate, Fingal councillors urge. It’s listed for sale, and councillors say it’d be a great feature along existing and planned walking and cycling routes that run right by it.
The 238 bus in Tyrrelstown is “canceled, canceled, canceled”, residents say. At a recent meeting, councillors backed a motion calling on the National Transport Authority to sort it out.
The 238 bus in Tyrrelstown is “canceled, canceled, canceled”, residents say
At a recent meeting, councillors backed a motion calling on the National Transport Authority to sort it out.
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January 21, 2026 at 8:40 AM
The 238 bus in Tyrrelstown is “canceled, canceled, canceled”, residents say. At a recent meeting, councillors backed a motion calling on the National Transport Authority to sort it out.
In Drumcondra, a man has been putting off needed surgery as he faces into homelessness. He fears not having a place to stay while he’s recovering, so he’s searching, hoping, and waiting.
In Drumcondra, a man puts off needed surgery as he faces into homelessness
He fears not having a place to stay while he’s recovering, so he’s searching, hoping, and waiting.
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January 21, 2026 at 8:20 AM
In Drumcondra, a man has been putting off needed surgery as he faces into homelessness. He fears not having a place to stay while he’s recovering, so he’s searching, hoping, and waiting.
Amid attacks from the right on “NGOs”, trust in Ireland’s charities has been declining. Scandals in some charities have also harmed the reputation of the sector as a whole, which is unfair, people working for other nonprofits say.
Amid attacks from the right on “NGOs”, trust in Ireland’s charities has been declining
Scandals in some charities have also harmed the reputation of the sector as a whole, which is unfair, people working for other nonprofits say.
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January 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Amid attacks from the right on “NGOs”, trust in Ireland’s charities has been declining. Scandals in some charities have also harmed the reputation of the sector as a whole, which is unfair, people working for other nonprofits say.
Apartment-dwellers in Fingal should be able to get resident parking permits for their area, a councillor argued during a debate on Monday over new parking bye-laws, which raise the cost of parking in the county from 1 February.
Apartment-dwellers in Fingal should be able to get resident parking permits for their area, councillor argues
During a debate Monday over new parking bye-laws, which raise the cost of parking in the county from 1 February.
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January 20, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Apartment-dwellers in Fingal should be able to get resident parking permits for their area, a councillor argued during a debate on Monday over new parking bye-laws, which raise the cost of parking in the county from 1 February.
Councillors have many questions, but are getting few answers about the council's plan to leave Wood Quay and build new headquarters at Camden Yard. When a councillor tried to raise the project at the monthly meeting Monday, he was given 10 seconds.
Many questions, few answers about council's plan to leave Wood Quay and build new HQ
When a councillor tried to raise the project at the monthly meeting Monday, he was given 10 seconds.
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January 19, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Councillors have many questions, but are getting few answers about the council's plan to leave Wood Quay and build new headquarters at Camden Yard. When a councillor tried to raise the project at the monthly meeting Monday, he was given 10 seconds.
The council plans to apply in coming weeks for permission to build 153 homes at Gulistan Depot in Rathmines. The HSE has already put in a planning application to build a primary care centre on the site.
Council plans to apply in coming weeks for permission to build 153 homes at Gulistan Depot in Rathmines
The HSE has already put in a planning application to build a primary care centre on the site.
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January 18, 2026 at 5:08 PM
The council plans to apply in coming weeks for permission to build 153 homes at Gulistan Depot in Rathmines. The HSE has already put in a planning application to build a primary care centre on the site.
Councillors have agreed to rezone a big industrial estate in Glasnevin. A masterplan for the area foresees up to 8,500 homes being built on the lands, as well as schools and sports and community facilities, and more.
Councillors agree to rezone big industrial estate in Glasnevin
A masterplan for the area foresees up to 8,500 homes being built on the lands, as well as schools and sports and community facilities, and more.
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January 18, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Councillors have agreed to rezone a big industrial estate in Glasnevin. A masterplan for the area foresees up to 8,500 homes being built on the lands, as well as schools and sports and community facilities, and more.
Off Meath Street, a new hotel is under construction – and locals are photographing every stage. "We're kind of slagging ourselves, calling ourselves The Watchers."
Off Meath Street, a new hotel is under construction – and locals are photographing every stage
"We're kind of slagging ourselves, calling ourselves The Watchers."
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January 17, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Off Meath Street, a new hotel is under construction – and locals are photographing every stage. "We're kind of slagging ourselves, calling ourselves The Watchers."
The Shit Show Film Show is exacty what it sounds like, says the founder. It showcases films made on a short timeline with zero budget. "It's definitely a shit show, the no-budget, DIY spirit of it," says Morgan Savidan.
The Shit Show Film Show is exactly what it sounds like, says the founder
It showcases films made on a short timeline with zero budget. "It's definitely a shit show, the no-budget, DIY spirit of it," says Morgan Savidan.
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January 17, 2026 at 11:51 AM
The Shit Show Film Show is exacty what it sounds like, says the founder. It showcases films made on a short timeline with zero budget. "It's definitely a shit show, the no-budget, DIY spirit of it," says Morgan Savidan.
As tiramisu trends on social media, some Dublin cafés say they’re seeing the impacts. Dolce Sicily co-owner Fabio Bonaccorsi said its numbers say tiramisu is trendy. Other establishments say tiramisu is always popular.
As tiramisu trends on social media, some Dublin cafés say they’re seeing the impacts
Dolce Sicily co-owner Fabio Bonaccorsi said its numbers say tiramisu is trendy. Other establishments say tiramisu is always popular.
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January 17, 2026 at 7:03 AM
As tiramisu trends on social media, some Dublin cafés say they’re seeing the impacts. Dolce Sicily co-owner Fabio Bonaccorsi said its numbers say tiramisu is trendy. Other establishments say tiramisu is always popular.
A North Strand bombing memorial should include names of those who died, a councillor says. It’s timely, says Alison Field of Labour, with the 85th anniversary of the devastation approaching, and the world as it is.
North Strand bombing memorial should include names of those who died, a councillor says
It’s timely, says Alison Field of Labour, with the 85th anniversary of the devastation approaching and the world as it is.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM
A North Strand bombing memorial should include names of those who died, a councillor says. It’s timely, says Alison Field of Labour, with the 85th anniversary of the devastation approaching, and the world as it is.
In Coolock Library, a crochet group is just one of the things going on. Libraries aren’t just places to pick up books these days, says Aisling Earley, a library assistant.
In Coolock Library, a crochet group is just one of the things going on
Libraries aren’t just places to pick up books these days, says Aisling Earley, a library assistant.
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January 16, 2026 at 8:40 AM
In Coolock Library, a crochet group is just one of the things going on. Libraries aren’t just places to pick up books these days, says Aisling Earley, a library assistant.
As the decades drag on, the council has finally applied for funding to regenerate Traveller accommodation at Labre Park. “We have waited too long; we desperately need the department to fund this,” says Shay L’Estrange, coordinator with Ballyfermot Traveller Action Project.
As the decades drag on, Dublin City Council finally applies for funding for regeneration of Traveller accommodation at Labre Park
“We have waited too long; we desperately need the department to fund this,” says Shay L’Estrange, coordinator with Ballyfermot Traveller Action Project.
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January 16, 2026 at 8:20 AM
As the decades drag on, the council has finally applied for funding to regenerate Traveller accommodation at Labre Park. “We have waited too long; we desperately need the department to fund this,” says Shay L’Estrange, coordinator with Ballyfermot Traveller Action Project.
Central government is looking at whether councils should be allowed to borrow more, to build more. The current restrictions do need to change, said a spokesperson for the Department of Finance.
Central government is looking at whether councils should be allowed to borrow more, to build more
The current restrictions do need to change, said a spokesperson for the Department of Finance.
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January 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Central government is looking at whether councils should be allowed to borrow more, to build more. The current restrictions do need to change, said a spokesperson for the Department of Finance.
The gigantic umbrellas meant to shelter Meeting House Square are broken and their future unclear. They were damaged during routine maintenance in May 2023, a council spokesperson said on Thursday.
The gigantic umbrellas meant to shelter Meeting House Square are broken and their future unclear
They were damaged during routine maintenance in May 2023, a council spokesperson said on Thursday.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:57 AM
The gigantic umbrellas meant to shelter Meeting House Square are broken and their future unclear. They were damaged during routine maintenance in May 2023, a council spokesperson said on Thursday.
Minister plans to make it much tougher for Ukrainian refugees to become Irish citizens. Andrii Stepanov says some people don’t want to return to what was once their home, and is now Russian territory. “Why are they pushing us to Russia?”
Minister plans to make it much tougher for Ukrainian refugees to become Irish citizens
Andrii Stepanov says some people don’t want to return to what was once their home, and is now Russian territory. “Why are they pushing us to Russia?”
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January 15, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Minister plans to make it much tougher for Ukrainian refugees to become Irish citizens. Andrii Stepanov says some people don’t want to return to what was once their home, and is now Russian territory. “Why are they pushing us to Russia?”
"The idea for this cover was an ode to the post workers, couriers and delivery drivers who just (literally) carried the Christmas season on their backs," writes @selkies.bsky.social, about the image she made for the cover of our most recent print edition. www.dublininquirer.com/cover-image-...
January 14, 2026 at 10:48 AM
"The idea for this cover was an ode to the post workers, couriers and delivery drivers who just (literally) carried the Christmas season on their backs," writes @selkies.bsky.social, about the image she made for the cover of our most recent print edition. www.dublininquirer.com/cover-image-...
As tiramisu trends on social media, some Dublin cafés say they’re seeing the impacts. Dolce Sicily co-owner Fabio Bonaccorsi said its numbers say tiramisu is trendy. Other establishments say tiramisu is always popular.
As tiramisu trends on social media, some Dublin cafés say they’re seeing the impacts
Dolce Sicily co-owner Fabio Bonaccorsi said its numbers say tiramisu is trendy. Other establishments say tiramisu is always popular.
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January 14, 2026 at 10:38 AM
As tiramisu trends on social media, some Dublin cafés say they’re seeing the impacts. Dolce Sicily co-owner Fabio Bonaccorsi said its numbers say tiramisu is trendy. Other establishments say tiramisu is always popular.
The council plans to apply in coming weeks for permission to build 153 homes at Gulistan Depot in Rathmines. The HSE has already put in a planning application to build a primary care centre on the site.
Council plans to apply in coming weeks for permission to build 153 homes at Gulistan Depot in Rathmines
The HSE has already put in a planning application to build a primary care centre on the site.
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January 14, 2026 at 10:36 AM
The council plans to apply in coming weeks for permission to build 153 homes at Gulistan Depot in Rathmines. The HSE has already put in a planning application to build a primary care centre on the site.
Off Meath Street, a new hotel is under construction – and locals are photographing every stage. "We're kind of slagging ourselves, calling ourselves The Watchers."
Off Meath Street, a new hotel is under construction – and locals are photographing every stage
"We're kind of slagging ourselves, calling ourselves The Watchers."
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January 14, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Off Meath Street, a new hotel is under construction – and locals are photographing every stage. "We're kind of slagging ourselves, calling ourselves The Watchers."