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# Dublin Mountains

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2022
Family call for change of Garda policy on access to accident scenes following son's death
‘It’s made it more difficult to understand how the accident happened,’ the boy’s father said.
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Aug 18th 2022, 7:17 PM
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Dublin Fire Brigade battles gorse fire in Dublin Mountains
The fire service said a strong breeze is driving the smoke over a wide area.
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Sep 22nd 2020, 10:57 AM
Nine forests in Dublin mountains to be upgraded for recreational use
The forests have been managed by Coillte primarily for commercial purposes to date
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May 25th 2020, 3:01 PM
Warning issued over 'reckless' quad bikers posing threat to public in Wicklow mountains
The Department of Heritage says this activity is a “scourge to upland habitats”.
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Apr 15th 2020, 11:10 AM
Council claims controversial visitor centre near Hell Fire Club will not harm protected wildlife and habitats
The visitor centre is strongly opposed by many local residents and environmental groups.
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Feb 20th 2020, 3:13 PM
Dublin man jailed for attempting to murder teen at Hell Fire Club
Michael Corbett was sentenced to nine years in prison but six of them were suspended.
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Jul 16th 2018, 6:04 PM
'A minority spoiling it for everyone': Increase in rubbish left in Dublin and Wicklow mountains during hot spell
Volunteers who have been clearing the litter have found whole campsites left behind by people who stayed overnight.
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Jul 14th 2018, 9:15 AM
Defence Forces called in as fire crews battle blazes in Co Wicklow
Top temperatures across the country have ranged between 26 and 30 degrees today, according to Met Éireann.
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Jun 28th 2018, 6:05 PM
Family stage escape as car engulfed in flames in Dublin Mountains heather fire
A TV3 cameraman came to their aid as they emerged from thick smoke.
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Jun 28th 2018, 1:08 PM
Giant 'No' sign removed from Dublin Mountains, says pro-life group
The sign was taken down after the land owner received a number of concerned calls.
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May 23rd 2018, 9:48 AM
The Wind Phone art project in the Dublin Mountains has been destroyed
The phone booth has been destroyed after just weeks of being installed by a Dublin-based art group.
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Aug 15th 2017, 7:14 PM
These new pics show what the controversial Hell Fire Club visitor centre would look like
Plans have been officially lodged with An Bord Pleanála.
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Aug 2nd 2017, 8:15 AM
'What the f**k do you think we're here for?': Woman says Tinder date raped her in mountains
The woman said the accused left her on an isolated rural road before returning and raping her.
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May 26th 2017, 8:45 PM
Coillte defends controversial Hellfire Club project
Coillte said the development will bring the Dublin mountains to life for many of the city’s residents
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May 7th 2017, 8:45 AM
Watch: Motorists warned to stay away from Sally Gap due to snowy conditions
The road is currently impassable.
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Feb 13th 2017, 2:42 PM
Cause of last night's gorse fire on the Dublin Mountains unknown
The blaze ran its course and extinguished itself last night.
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Jan 26th 2017, 12:59 PM
'It's complete madness': Two Dublin councillors want a cable car from Tallaght to the Hellfire Club
Two south Dublin councillors say that it would be “a great asset to the county and it would encourage visitors who don’t drive to visit the area”.
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Dec 12th 2016, 11:10 AM
Dog which ran away after its owner was killed at the Dublin mountains has been found dead
Fia had been missing since Michael McCoy lost his life last month.
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Nov 3rd 2016, 10:28 AM
'We need a directly elected mayor to deliver for Dublin. But not someone like Boris'.
In a wide-ranging interview, Fianna Fáil’s Dublin spokesman John Lahart talks about a mayor for the capital, being a psychotherapist, and repealing the Eighth.
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Aug 14th 2016, 7:45 AM
Here's why this pub in the Dublin mountains is just the best place to be on a sunny day
Some views.
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May 13th 2016, 3:56 PM
Multiple units of Dublin Fire Brigade tackling gorse blaze on Three Rock
There are reports of homes being evacuated in the area.
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May 4th 2016, 8:53 PM
Watch: Drone footage of the Dublin mountains carpeted with a layer of fresh fluffy snow
White as far as the eye can see.
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Jan 10th 2016, 6:35 PM
Dublin Mountains might be getting a restaurant
… and a few other upgrades to attract tourists.
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Sep 4th 2015, 5:31 PM
Earthquake strikes in Wales (and shakes Ireland a tiny bit)
A teeny tiny bit.
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May 26th 2015, 9:41 PM
Firefighters tackled blazes in Dublin and Wicklow overnight
A busy night for fire crews in the east.
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Apr 17th 2015, 7:29 AM
Elaine O'Hara: 120 statements taken, 1600 hours of CCTV footage seized
Gardaí are continuing to conduct a fingertip search of the Kilakee Mountains, where Elaine O’Hara’s remains were found.
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Sep 19th 2013, 9:09 AM
Remains in Dublin Mountains are those of missing Elaine O’Hara
The 36-year-old Dublin woman has been missing since August last year.
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Sep 17th 2013, 11:45 PM
Post-mortem on skeletal remains to take place today
The body has been removed and taken to the state morgue.
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Sep 15th 2013, 9:03 AM
Human remains found in Dublin Mountains
Gardaí are investigating after a walker found skeletal remains on a mountain in Rathfarnham last night.
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Sep 14th 2013, 12:15 PM
Coast Guard rescues man after bike fall in Dublin Mountains
The 25-year-old was cycling when he fell and broke his leg near Ticknock
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Jul 26th 2013, 10:42 AM
Skull found in Dublin mountains being examined for clues
The human skull was found in a field near Tallaght.
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Jul 5th 2012, 8:36 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nine things you need to know this morning…
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Jan 9th 2012, 8:26 AM