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Monday 29 May 2023 Dublin: 11°C

# dublin bay

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# Dún Laoghaire
VIDEO: Playful dolphin pod joins boat in Dublin Bay
More than 20 dolphins swam alongside the boat for around an hour.
# Research
Sea levels in Dublin Bay have risen at nearly double global rate since 1997, research shows
The research was led by the Hamilton Institute and ICARUS Climate Research Centre at Maynooth University.
# Inquest
Accomplished swimmer drowned during early morning swim in Dublin Bay, inquest hears
The inquest heard Dr Holly Delaney-Rice was a regular swimmer and a gifted athlete who had run several New York marathons.
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# dublin bay
Major leisure and biodiversity centre in Booterstown refused planning permission over pollution concerns
The site is located opposite the former Tara Towers Hotel on the Merrion Road.
# north bull wall
Two people rescued by RNLI lifeboat after their jet skis suffer engine problems in Dublin Bay
The two people came into difficulties with their jet skis just off North Bull Wall last night.
# Irish Water
Wastewater may be discharged into Dublin Bay following breakdown at Ringsend plant
Crews are working to repair pumps at the Dublin facility.
# dublin bay
Warning of 'odour' near Ringsend as EPA says plumes to continue until waste water plant upgrade
It follows an apparent leak at the plant this week.
# Irish Water
EPA to inspect wastewater treatment plant after brown plume discharges into Dublin Bay
It is the third apparent spillage to occur at the facility this year.
# septic swim
Is enough being done to keep Dublin Bay safe for swimmers this summer?
Malfunction at upgraded part of Ringsend plant, increased construction in the city and a leaky legacy are muddying the waters.
# marine life
Here are some of the best photos taken of marine life in Dublin Bay from the 1980s to 2017
Dublin Bay Biosphere Partnership and the Irish Underwater Council wanted to raise awareness of marine life living in Dublin Bay.
# clontarf baths
Seawater swimming pool, bar and restaurant to open in Clontarf next week
A seven-day pub licence was granted today.
# rms leinster
Great tragedy of 500 lives lost in sunken mail boat RMS Leinster retold
Over 500 people were killed when the boat sank, just a month before the First World War ended.
# dublin bay
Take a look at these beautiful photos of Kerry and Dublin Bay
The stunning shots are being published in two new books.
# On Porpoise
Fears for Dublin Bay porpoises as work starts on dredging Port of one million tonnes of material
It’s estimated there are around 300 porpoises in Dublin Bay.
# my favourite drive
My Favourite Drive: Alan Nolan on hugging the coast from Blackrock to Killiney Hill
That wide reveal of Dublin Bay as you hit Vico Road is breathtaking.
# sutton to sandycove
Good news for cyclists: This new 2km route along Clontarf has been declared open
Clontarf Business Association (CBA) declined the invitation to attend today’s official opening as all works are not yet complete.
# development hell
A 'Hollywood-style' film studio on Dublin Bay could still be on the cards
The 20-acre proposal for Dublin Bay wasn’t mentioned in a key scheme for the area however.
# unspoilt views
The battle of the Dublin Bay seawall has taken a fresh new twist
The council says there’ll be an independent review but that the wall IS needed.
# battle on the bay
Dubliners worry this view will be blocked by a seawall that's 'sprung up like the Berlin Wall'
The seawall on the James Larkin Road has planning permission, but locals feel they weren’t made aware of the details.
# dun laoghaire pier
Two rescued in heavy winds after boat catches on lobster pots
The 20-foot motor launch ran into difficulty about 50 metres from Dún Laoghaire pier.
# off the strand
Garda and Coast Guard choppers rescue stranded walkers (and dogs) off Sandymount
We’re told both dogs have “slept for the rest of the day” after all the excitement.
# bleedin' gorgeous
Dublin Bay is now a UNESCO reserve alongside some of the most beautiful places on Earth
The bay is now a UNESCO Biosphere reserves.
# Coast Guard
Man's body recovered from Dublin Bay
Gardaí are investigating.
# Homeward Bound
The baby seal in Dublin Bay has made its way back to sea
A local photographer found the pup lying on a pipeline near Sutton.
# dublin bay
Sailor with suspected spinal injuries rescued during yacht race
He was hit by a fallen mast in Dublin Bay.
# bull island
Planning a day out on Dollymount Beach? Well you can't park on it... Here's why
Bringing the family for a picnic or a dip at the popular bathing spot? Well, you’ll have a bit more of a walk than usual.
# water safety
These signs will help the Coast Guard get to people more quickly
The signs has its location displayed on it to help tourists or those unfamiliar with an area help emergency services to find a person in trouble.
# tyson comeback
'Motionless' sheepdog now doing fine after rescue from rising tidal waters
Tyson, a 12-year-old Irish Sheepdog, was trapped under rocks on Dublin’s South Bull wall as the tide began to rise…
# southside 4 life
18 unmistakeable signs you're a Southside Dubliner at heart
You don’t choose the Southside. The Southside chooses you.
# Winning
Ireland's Annalise Murphy secures Laser Radial European title
The 23-year-old’s finishes of second, third and first in today’s final three races confirmed her triumph.
# News Fix
Here Is What Happened Today: Sunday
Everyone’s talking about Michaella McCollum Connolly, the controversial Republican parade and the 14 people rescued at sea.
# Rescue
Six “extremely lucky” people rescued in Dublin Bay after boat capsizes
The RNLI and Coast Guard were involved in the rescue yesterday evening. This was one of three rescues over the past day.
# water safety
Who is more likely to wear a life jacket - a jet skier or paddle boarder?
New statistics from the Coast Guard show that there is 80 per cent compliance with life jackets in Dublin Bay.
# dublin bay
Councillors concerned about impact of proposed Dublin Bay wind turbines
The councillors want to meet the Minister for the Environment to speak to him about their concerns around the proposed turbines.
# Dublin
Update: Swimmer taken from Dublin coastal waters dies in hospital
The man was airlifted to Tallaght Hospital after he was taken from the water in Dublin Bay this morning.
# dublin bay
Councillor urges people to have their say on Dublin Bay dumping
Dublin City Council has applied for permission to dump material excavated from the Long Sea Outfall Tunnel into part of Dublin Bay.
# Rescue
Two sailors rescued after getting caught in strong winds on Dublin Bay
The pair had been trying to return to the harbour for two hours but their boat kept capsizing.
# need to know
The Evening Fix... now with added Tarantino on Pulp Fiction Kerry Shtyle*
Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today. (*And no, that’s not a typo…)
# Oil
Marine conservation area may be setback to Dalkey oil bid
Arts minister Jimmy Deenihan has designated some of Dublin’s coastline as a special area of conservation.
# Yee-haw!
Oil company granted licence for exploratory oil well in Dalkey
Providence Resources, which is drilling for oil at Barryroe off Cork, has been granted a licence for a single well.