TheJournal.ie uses cookies. By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Click here to find out more »
Dublin: 11 °C Thursday 20 June, 2013

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.

Top readers’ comments of the week

Here’s our round-up of the best, the most interesting and the most commented-on pieces from the past week. Did you make it in?

# 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.

From The Daily Edge Was this the worst time ever to break down in Dublin? I Scream

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.

SPONSORED

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

From The Daily Edge 7 people who can’t wait for the Newlands Cross flyover New Newlands Cross

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.

From Business ETC How Sean Dunne could be declared bankrupt in Ireland… and in the US Bankruptcy

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.

From The Daily Edge Irish Rail ALERT! No space hoppers allowed on trains this weekend Denied

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.

From The Daily Edge 15 of the best things about a sunny day in Ireland Happy Days

15 of the best things about a sunny day in Ireland

They don’t happen often, but when they do, we do it right.

From The Daily Edge Commander Chris Hadfield got an award for tweeting as Gaeilge What A Man

Commander Chris Hadfield got an award for tweeting as Gaeilge

And for his “contribution to Dublin”.

# dublin - Wednesday 29 May, 2013

From The Daily Edge Postcards of Ireland from the last 100 years are a thing of beauty Fadó Fadó
From The Daily Edge Want a free bike? On Yer Bike

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

From Business ETC 100 new jobs created by finance firm in Dublin Jobswatch

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.