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fromIndependent
8 hours ago

Trump looms large over 'no drama' Barack Obama's 3Arena gig with far less hope in supply than the 'Yes We Can' days

Barack Obama appeared at Dublin's 3Arena, greeted attendees as 'hello fellow Dubliners' and joked he needed land to graze animals.
Real estate
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Homelessness reaches 'record-shattering' high of 16,353 in August, including 5,145 children

Homelessness has exceeded 16,000 people nationwide, with Dublin accounting for 11,782 including 1,693 families and 3,813 children.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Dublin woman kidnapped by father and son tells of ordeal as manhunt underway: 'I am convinced my phone saved my life'

A 28-year-old north Dublin woman was allegedly kidnapped and threatened with throat-cutting by her ex-boyfriend's father; Gardaí are searching for suspects.
#the-liberties
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Panel to begin deliberating on allegations against teacher who had sex with past pupil

AN inquiry panel has retired to begin deliberating on professional misconduct allegations against a female secondary school teacher who had sex with a male past pupil in a Dublin hotel.
Education
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fromIndependent
5 days ago

US businessman admits sexually assaulting young man in sauna of Dublin's Shelbourne Hotel

A 55-year-old American businessman sexually assaulted a 19-year-old man in a Dublin hotel sauna by groping him, calling his actions a 'misread' and 'completely inappropriate'.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
6 days ago

'Kill him Ben. Take no prisoners' - Eamonn Darcy remembers his Ryder Cup moment

Eamonn Darcy, an accidental golfer with an unorthodox swing, delivered a clutch putt that helped secure Europe's historic victory.
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fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Gardai probing Dawson Street cocktail bar fire as burglary and arson which brought Luas to early-morning standstill

A fire at Peruke and Periwig at 4.55am was extinguished; no injuries reported; Luas Green Line service was briefly suspended and has since resumed; investigation ongoing.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Condoms, flip-flops and phone chargers: A night with The Nee-Naw on Dublin's Camden Street

Camden Street in Dublin on a Saturday night hums with its usual energy, with taxis inching along the road, neon lights from bars and clubs flickering on to the paths, and people spilling out of venues, laughing and shouting. Amid all this, a white van called The Nee-Naw sits at the junction with ­Grantham Street, staffed by a crew ­including a paramedic, two emergency medical technicians and a security guard.
Public health
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Condoms, flip-flops and phone chargers: A night with The Nee-Naw on Dublin's Camden Street

Dublin Nights Help Zone provides first aid, welfare support and practical help to those out late and has already assisted more than 500 people Camden Street in Dublin on a Saturday night hums with its usual energy, with taxis inching along the road, neon lights from bars and clubs flickering on to the paths, and people spilling out of venues, laughing and shouting.
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fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'Jim has never liked the limelight, which will be a challenge in the campaign': Gavin's Aras bid even a shock to those who know him well

Jim Gavin led Dublin to an unprecedented five-in-a-row All-Ireland Football titles on September 14, 2019, a feat previously unachieved in Gaelic football or hurling.
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fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Tenant living in Dublin city-centre apartment ordered to pay almost 70,000 in rent arrears

A Dublin city-centre tenant was ordered to vacate the apartment and to pay nearly €70,000 in arrears following enforcement of an RTB determination.
Business
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Dylan McGrath's Brasserie Sixty6 restaurant owed creditors more than 1m

Home RBVR Ltd owed just over €1 million to creditors while holding assets of €378,000, leaving a significant shortfall after the restaurant closed.
Real estate
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Leaking ceiling, 'rotting floorboards' and lack of fire alarms: Oasis fan's 'shocking' Airbnb experience in an alleged illegal let

A guest encountered multiple serious safety and maintenance failures at a €700-per-night Dublin Airbnb, prompting demands for stronger platform and regulatory protections.
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fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Three arrested over shooting of convicted criminal in west Dublin

A 42-year-old man, Joseph 'Joey' Morgan, was shot in west Dublin; three people were arrested following the Corduff shooting on August 26.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Gardai are told missing boy was found dead in bed and secretly buried 'in a panic'

Wasteland site in Donabate, Dublin, sealed off from public and cadaver dog taken to search area Gardaí investigating the ­disappearance of a young boy were told he was found dead in bed and secretly buried "in a panic". A woman told gardaí the child had died in his sleep of natural causes and that she and her then partner had secretly buried him in waste ground in Donabate, Co Dublin.
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Environment
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

David Quinn: When even bin lorries are spying on us, moral blackmail has gone too far

Waste companies are using bin-lorry cameras to photograph and notify customers who mis-sort rubbish, sending photos and polite requests to correct disposal habits.
#assault
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Social justice

Woman 'beaten to a pulp' and burnt with blow torch during three-hours of torture says she will never forgive 'animals' who attacked her

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Social justice

Woman 'beaten to a pulp' and burnt with blow torch during three-hours of torture says she will never forgive 'animals' who attacked her

fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

Gardai issue appeal after body of unidentified man found in Dublin city

The body of the man, who has yet to be identified, was found at Spencer Bridge in Dublin 1 on Tuesday afternoon. The body of the man, who has yet to be identified, was found at Spencer Bridge in Dublin 1 on Tuesday afternoon. Gardaí said the Coroner has been notified and the body was removed from the scene and taken to Dublin City Mortuary at Whitehall for a post-mortem examination to be carried out.
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fromIndependent
1 month ago

Why 100,000 a year will no longer fund your aspirational middle-class lifestyle

Dublin households need between €140k and €200k if they want to beat inflation
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Real estate
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Central Hotel owners set to sell historic Dublin city property, with 100m price mooted

Deutsche Finance International and BCP Capital acquired Dublin's historic Central Hotel and are refurbishing it to open as Ireland's first Hoxton hotel with 129 rooms.
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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

George's Dock fire: Firefighters bring blaze in Dublin's docklands under control

Firefighters brought a large blaze under control at George's Dock in Dublin's IFSC late Tuesday; the cause remains under investigation.
#police-investigation
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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Man seriously injured after scrambler bike collides with street light in Dublin

A serious incident occurred on The Royal Canal Way, leaving a man in critical condition and prompting an appeal for witnesses.
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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Criminal investigation launched by ombudsman after man (51) allegedly pushed by garda dies in hospital

A Dublin man died from injuries sustained after an interaction with garda, prompting a criminal investigation.
#oasis
fromIndependent
1 month ago
London music

Donal Lynch: 'Factory workers toiled so "madferit" Irish influencers could cosplay the 1990s. What is the second life of 100,000 Oasis-branded bucket hats?'

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Manchester United

Do Oasis fans at Dublin's pop-up shop know the lyrics?

Fans flocked to a pop-up merch shop in Dublin ahead of Oasis' Croke Park gigs, purchasing limited edition items.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
London music

'See you in Dublin, bring the noise' - Oasis guitarist lands in Ireland ahead of sold-out Croke Park gigs

Oasis is reuniting for a tour featuring founding guitarist Arthurs and is set to perform in Dublin this weekend.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
London music

Donal Lynch: 'Factory workers toiled so "madferit" Irish influencers could cosplay the 1990s. What is the second life of 100,000 Oasis-branded bucket hats?'

fromIndependent
1 month ago

Domestic abuse reports to gardai soar by 45pc in four years, as county-by-county breakdown revealed

Domestic abuse calls to gardaí have soared by 45pc in the past four years, with expectations for further increases in the current year.
Social justice
#gorse-fires
#real-estate
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I get grief all the time for not having a bakery on the northside', says owner of Bread 41

Eoin Cluskey, owner of the Bread 41 bakery chain, expressed a strong interest in expanding his business by stating he is 'actively looking' for a unit on the northside of Dublin.
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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Ireland on alert for wildfires as dry and hot weather set to continue for weekend

Dublin Fire Brigade is actively fighting a significant wildfire at Ticknock Park amid conditions conducive to further gorse fires.
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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'An Evening with Leo' - Tickets for Varadkar's book launch event cost 51.50

Mr. Varadkar's memoir, Speaking My Mind, highlights reflections on his political career and personal insights.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'Get the statue changed' - British actress Joanna Lumley criticises Molly Malone statue after filming in Dublin

Ms. Lumley criticized the statue of Molly Malone, stating, "What is this brazen hussy doing with her dress all down to here and the big tits out? The statue is wrong. Get the statue changed!"
London
fromIndependent
1 month ago

How Dublin takes lion's share of multinational jobs - and it gets the most FDI attention

Dublin has attracted 2,275 site visits in the past decade, while neighbouring Meath and Wicklow only saw 34 and 29 visits respectively, indicating a significant disparity in FDI attention.
E-Commerce
fromIndependent
1 month ago

How Dublin takes lion's share of multinational jobs - and it gets the most FDI attention

Dublin received 2,275 site visits from the IDA in the past decade, while Meath and Wicklow only got 34 and 29, respectively, highlighting regional neglect.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why is this happening?': violent attacks terrify Ireland's immigrant community

"In the west Dublin suburb of Tallaght, a group of teenagers accosted, beat and partially stripped an Indian man, who was then filmed staggering and bleeding."
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Digital life
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Conor Skehan: No, Dermot Desmond - AI transport won't derail MetroLink, but here's what it will change

The concerns about MetroLink being obsolete due to AI oversimplify transport challenges.
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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Man (20s) arrested in connection with attempted arson at Conor McGregor's Dublin pub

A man was arrested in connection with criminal damage at the Black Forge Inn in Dublin following a fire incident.
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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Three men arrested after 1.28m cash seized in South Dublin

A total of €1,283,935 in cash was seized in operations against an organized crime group involved in drug trafficking and money laundering.
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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Man (30s) arrested in connection with killing of Mark Carroll in north Dublin last year

A man in his 30s was arrested following the stabbing death of father-of-two Mark Carroll in Dublin.
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fromIndependent
1 month ago

Paul Williams: Public are not noticing extra gardai on the streets

A significant majority of Dubliners feel unsafe in their city, reflecting widespread concerns about public safety.
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fromIndependent
1 month ago

State spends 3,400 on Kenyan speaker's Shelbourne Hotel stay

An extra night was booked for the Kenyan parliament speaker at a luxury hotel to avoid check-in delays.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Eilis O'Hanlon: Simon Harris's posts about stabbed garda and Sean Rocks prove he is looking for validation in the wrong places

To keep chasing a youth vote that simply isn't there for Fine Gael, at the expense of loyal older voters, makes no sense.
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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Uisce Eireann over halfway through 'critical' repair works on Dublin, Wicklow and Kildare water supply

Repairs to five major leaks in Dublin's water pipeline began during the August Bank Holiday due to typically lower demand.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Family home of primary-school children targeted in gun attack as part of dangerous Dublin feud

A gun attack targeted the family home of two children warned about safety risks.
#racially-motivated-attack
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'My heart broke for him': woman who helped Indian man after Tallaght attack says he was 'traumatised'

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'My heart broke for him': woman who helped Indian man after Tallaght attack says he was 'traumatised'

London politics
fromCageside Press
2 months ago

McGregor-Owned Black Forge Inn Set Ablaze in Suspected Arson

Conor McGregor's pub, The Black Forge Inn, was targeted in a suspected arson attack, with flames and smoke reported early Friday morning.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'Covid hit and I was drinking every day during lockdown. I went up to 145 kilos'

Padison and Yule is a whimsical gift shop located in Dublin city centre, known for its collection of curiosities and collectibles year-round.
E-Commerce
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Areas with most fines for footpath parking in Dublin revealed

The Northern division of the Dublin Metropolitan Region recorded the most fines for illegal parking, with 243 issued in the first half of the year.
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fromIndependent
2 months ago

Two gardai acquitted of falsely imprisoning and assaulting boy (17) who had underwear searched for drugs

Two gardaí were acquitted of charges related to the treatment of a teenage father-to-be during a lawful drugs search.
Food & drink
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Dublin pubs Grogan's and the Gravediggers named among top 25 bars in Europe

John Kavanagh's and Grogan's are among the Top 100 Bars in Europe 2025, recognized for their ambiance and quality.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Woman found trying to enter Lidl on Fair City set after she followed instructions from Google Maps

Met a lady outside RTÉ trying to get in to do her shopping in the Lidl on the Fair City set this evening. It's listed on Google Maps.
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Business
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'It is absolutely not a front' - former 'major gangland player' Shane Lyons now running mafia-themed restaurant in Dublin

A convicted criminal claims his restaurant business, La Cosa Nostra, is completely legitimate despite his gangland past.
Design
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Interior design guru Roisin Lafferty: 'Grandad's depression meant he hid. That was hard to watch and pushed me to do things that made me uncomfortable'

Róisín Lafferty's designs reflect her personal background and experiences, particularly her growth in a single-parent household.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Hotel review: Check into Dublin's residents-only townhouse with a 'poet-in-residence'

The Wilder Townhouse stands out with its unique features like a suntrap terrace and original art, offering a charming experience in Dublin's vibrant hospitality scene.
Travel
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Dublin City councillors agree to increase local property tax for the first time

"It's not even a property tax. We need to dispel that myth," said Sinn Féin's Daithí Doolan. "It is a charge on people's homes, and those living in Dublin are unfairly punished by an extremely high price of housing in the capital, and this is used as a benchmark to measure the local property tax."
US politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Tram damaged in Dublin riots still not back in service

Pre-tax losses for Transdev Dublin Light Rail Ltd reduced by 61pc from €9m in 2022 to €3.53m in 2023, largely due to improved operational performance.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Dealer at 'highest level' of Dublin drugs network is jailed for 15 years

Andrew Pender, a 52-year-old father of four, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for leading a sophisticated drug network in Dublin, involving €10m in drugs and cash.
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Renovation
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Self-build story: 'We were very concerned when the planning went up - but there wasn't one objection'

A Dublin couple built a modern home in their garden to remain in their beloved neighborhood.
Business
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Dublin accountancy firm is bought by British services group DJH

DJH acquires MSD Accountants to enhance service capabilities in Dublin, focusing on cross-border planning and compliance for UK firms.
Travel
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Worth the hype? Westbury's five stars and four-poster suites sure to illuminate a city break

The Westbury hotel in Dublin offers a prime location and excellent service despite lacking historical features.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Worth the hype? Westbury's five stars and four-poster suites sure to illuminate a city break

The Westbury, which opened in 1984, may not have the historic features and anecdotes of The Shelbourne or Merrion hotels, but it does have competitive location.
Travel
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I want them to be held accountable': Couples who bought 'fake' rings from Dublin jewellers are making complaints to gardai

Complaints have emerged regarding purchases made at Empress Fine Jewels, with allegations that customers received fake gemstones and encountered issues retrieving deposits after the jeweller's bankruptcy.
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fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Specialist gardai investigating 'very serious sexual assault' on woman in Dublin park

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward. Any person, including road users and pedestrians, who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and who was travelling in the area between 11:00pm on Monday 7th and 2:00am on Tuesday 8th July, is asked to make it available to investigating Gardaí.
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Relationships
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Tanya Sweeney: My teenage exchange trip was a disaster because culture shocks and adolescence just don't mix

Exotic foreign exchange students captivated local children in 1980s west Dublin with their carefree attitude and colorful fashion.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Gardai renew appeal over death of Antoinette Smith (27) who went missing after 1987 Slane concert

Gardaí renew appeal for information on the 1987 disappearance and murder of Antoinette Smith.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Lack of regulation on drones is like 'the Wild West', TD tells committee

Fine Gael TD Maeve O'Connell described the drone regulation situation as "a completely unregulated area" and characterized it as "a bit of a Wild West." She emphasized the absence of limitations on noise and the number of drones that can fly, pointing out that there is no lower limit for drone altitude.
Privacy technologies
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Father of two stabbed to death in spiralling Dublin feud had no involvement in violence

A football club captain was fatally stabbed in Dublin's ongoing feud, though he had no links to the violence.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Irish Rail forced to spend 26k to repair damage caused by man who graffitied carriages

Rokas Kalytis, aged 24, pleaded guilty to criminal damage charges related to extensive graffiti on Irish Rail property, causing over €26,000 in repair costs.
Django
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fromIndependent
2 months ago

New York mother and son arrested over 1m Dublin Airport cannabis haul

A mother and son from New York were remanded in custody for nearly €1m cannabis importation charges.
Europe news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'Nobody is going to walk out of a check-in over an extra 80': Is it time for Ireland to copy other visitor hotspots with a tourist tax?

Tourist taxes are gaining political attention in Europe, notably in Dublin and Galway.
Europe news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Is it time for Ireland to copy other visitor hotspots with a tourist tax?

Tourist taxes are rising in Europe, becoming a significant issue in Dublin and Galway, despite past failures.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

1.43 for a coffee - Europe's cheapest city breaks revealed, and how Dublin compares

Dublin has the highest accommodation costs in Europe, with an average of €479 for two nights at a three-star hotel, ranking it seventh most expensive overall.
Travel
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