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Opinion

Column: Ever wondered why the weather is getting weirder?

13/01/12 8,045 Views 90 Comments

Flash flooding in Dublin, gales around the country – it’s happening more often. So what’s going on? John Gibbons has some answers…

# dublin-floods - Thursday 12 January, 2012

Take 5

The 5 at 5: Thursday

12/01/12 4,109 Views 4 Comments

5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock…

# dublin-floods - Friday 16 December, 2011

Floods

Over 1,000 homes flooded during October’s heavy rain

16/12/11 1,050 Views No Comments

The report also promises there will not be a repeat of the situation in south Dublin where keys to close floodgates were missing.

# dublin-floods - Thursday 17 November, 2011

Weather

No repeat of last month’s extreme flooding says Met Éireann

17/11/11 2,069 Views 2 Comments

Forecasters are confident that the heavy rain expected over the next 24 hours will not cause the kind of flooding that hit the capital last month.

# dublin-floods - Tuesday 8 November, 2011

Dublin Floods

Dublin local politicians clash with city council over reaction to flooding

08/11/11 707 Views 1 Comment

Dublin City Council has released details on how it dealt with the floods on 24 October – but the councillors aren’t happy.

# dublin-floods - Sunday 6 November, 2011

Dublin Floods

Flood-damaged DART line may reopen midweek

06/11/11 614 Views 5 Comments

The DART line at the River Dodder in Dublin may reopen midweek – however serious disruption to some other services are still in effect.

# dublin-floods - Monday 31 October, 2011

Public Transport

DART passengers to face more disruptions

31/10/11 682 Views 9 Comments

The DART line between Grand Canal Dock and Sydney Parade will be closed for up to a fortnight as work to repair damage caused in last week’s floods continues.

# dublin-floods - Friday 28 October, 2011

Opinion

Column: A crash course in the economics of flooding

28/10/11 658 Views 1 Comment

Economist Ronan Lyons looks at how floods affect our thinking – and wonders if we know enough about the risks.

# dublin-floods - Wednesday 26 October, 2011

Heroics

TD hacksawed locks to get sandbags to locals

26/10/11 3,996 Views 35 Comments

And gained a vote for Michael D Higgins in the process.

Floods

Government may offer humanitarian aid to flood victims

26/10/11 952 Views 12 Comments

Brian Hayes has said the Government would look at providing assistance – but it’s not yet clear what form this could take.

Floods

Tributes paid to ‘warm and gentle’ mother who died in flooded flat

26/10/11 2,098 Views 4 Comments

Celia de Jesus was “devoted” to her teenage son, a co-worker has said.

9 At 9 This post contains videos

The 9 at 9: Wednesday

26/10/11 2,843 Views 1 Comment

Nine things you should know this morning…

# dublin-floods - Tuesday 25 October, 2011

Floods

Emergency status stood down as transport disruptions begin to ease

25/10/11 1,100 Views 1 Comment

Some public transport services are operating with disruption and delays this evening. Here’s the latest…

Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Tuesday

25/10/11 4,773 Views 10 Comments

In tonight’s Fix: Gallagher’s war of words with SF over donation, the flood cleanup continues, Taoiseach still wants to cut the bailout bill… and was Muammar Gaddafi a Liverpool fan?

Floods

Woman died in flooded Dublin basement as neighbours tried to save her

25/10/11 6,297 Views 20 Comments

The body of the Filipino woman was found when the fire brigade pumped water out of the basement in Crumlin this morning.

Dublin

It’s official: Dublin’s rainfall was an all-time record

25/10/11 2,307 Views 10 Comments

The rainfall in parts of Dublin was the highest daily rainfall for any day in October – with almost 3.5 inches falling in a day.

Floods

Dublin City Council ‘not capable of handling emergencies’ says TD

25/10/11 975 Views 12 Comments

Eoghan Murphy has raised the council’s response to last night’s flooding in the Dáil, saying some aspects were “incompetent”.

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GALLERY: The morning after the floods

25/10/11 6,922 Views 7 Comments

The damage caused by last night’s dramatic floods was plain to see in the cold light of day – including an entire piece of garden decking floating down the Liffey. With pot plants attached.

From The Score Hoop Dreams

Let’s play ball: Rovers’ trip to Belfield gets the go-ahead

25/10/11 137 Views No Comments

Michael O’Neill’s Hoops will clinch the title again… if they win against UCD.

Floods

Here’s what to do if your car is flooded…

25/10/11 3,685 Views 9 Comments

Don’t attempt to restart it! Plus some other tips from the experts.

Dublin Floods

No keys to floodgates as water rose in Dublin suburb Exclusive

25/10/11 5,318 Views 15 Comments

The fire brigade were forced to use ropes to tie floodgates closed as the council was not immediately able to shut them.

Courts

Courts disrupted by Dublin floods

25/10/11 614 Views No Comments

All jury trials are not going ahead today while there is disruption to District Court cases, among others.

Floods

More rain expected today

25/10/11 2,547 Views 6 Comments

Weather forecasters warn of heavy and thundery outburts, but say conditions will dry up later in the day.

Dublin Floods This post contains images

Floodwaters recede but disruptions still in place across Dublin

25/10/11 12,156 Views 22 Comments

Public transport services are running this morning with some disruption and delays. Here’s the latest…

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Tuesday

25/10/11 3,184 Views 4 Comments

Nine things you should know this morning…

Dublin Floods This post contains videos

WATCH: Videos of the severe flooding across Dublin

25/10/11 16,774 Views 14 Comments

Residents from across the city are posting footage of the extreme weather conditions. Dundrum Town Centre was flooded with water earlier this evening. Watch the dramatic video…

Floods This post contains images

GALLERY: Dublin under water after torrential rainfall

25/10/11 15,325 Views 13 Comments

A gallery of readers’ photos from the heavy flooding in Dublin and the east.

# dublin-floods - Monday 24 October, 2011

Dublin Floods

Off-duty garda missing after falling into River Liffey near Blessington

24/10/11 3,651 Views 17 Comments

A search is underway after the man, understood to be a member of the gardaí, fell into the River Liffey near Blessington.

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Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

A NEW REPORT from the OECD has suggested people living in Ireland have some of the best lives in the world, with Ireland among the top countries in its Better Life Index.

The index finds that life expectancy, low pollution, positive experiences and a healthy work-life balance are among the factors that contribute to happy lives in Ireland.

It did note, however, that the gap between the rich and poor is wider in Ireland than elsewhere, while the gender gap in educational performance is also larger than average.

Today we’re simply wondering whether (assuming you live in Ireland) you’re satisfied with your quality of life.


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Aggressive banks are making mortgage resolution impossible, writes David Hall of New Beginning – and suggests a way to restore trust between lenders and borrowers.

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Confidence and stability will be the last things to emerge from this dangerous experiment, writes Michael Taft.

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With nine days to go before referendum day, Dr Jane Suiter of UCC analyses the parties and the latest polls to see how the campaign is playing out.

Micheál Martin
Column: Job creation is too important for party politics. Let’s work together.
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Writing for TheJournal.ie, Micheál Martin explains why Fianna Fáil’s new plan to tackle youth unemployment should be seriously considered.

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Column: National pride or bald-faced bigotry? Maybe neither, or both.
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Being proud to be Irish is sometime looked on as a social gaffe, writes Lisa McInerney, but that’s not always fair… and it’s not always the best way to figure out who really is racist…

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For new mothers, the pressure can be so overwhelming it makes you ill. Lynn McDonald Byrne describes her experience of postnatal depression.

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