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News
Transplant recipients are set for Football World Cup in Frankfurt
Sweet King snack firm to hit the sweet spot at the Ploughing Championships
Jeweller recognised for her talents
Fingal North LCSP Public Meeting The Grand Hotel, Malahide
Planning
Planning decision issued: F26A/0716E
264 Drumnigh Manor, Portmarnock, Co.Dublin, D13K8EC Planning permission for attic conversion with x2 dormers to rear roof
Planning invalid details sent to applicant: D26A/0624/WEB
Falmore, Falls Road, Dublin 18, D18K5P3 Demolition of the existing 2 storey residential dwelling and associated ancilla
Planning decision issued: D26B/0391/WEB
Development to the side of No. 12, Magenta Place, Sandycove, Dublin, A96K291 Planning permission to the site adjacent to No.12 Magenta Place, Sandycove, Co.
Planning decision issued: D26A/0514
Roscorrig, 43 Killiney Road, Dalkey, Co. Dublin, A96A667 Demolition of existing garage and boiler house and construction of one 2 bedroom
Planning decision issued: REF11526
30 Carysfort Road, Dalkey, Dublin, A96 HX24 (Architectural Conservation Area) Wrapping + insulation of house as per SEAI warmer homes grant, see letter.
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02 Sep 2026 latest- crimeUpdate (1) High Impact Search Operation targeting Criminal Activity in Cork City- 2nd September 2026Swords
- crimeDisappearance and Homicide of Daniel Aruebose Anniversary Appeal, August 2026Dublin City
- trafficFatal Traffic Collision in Ballycoolin, Dublin 15 – 26th August 2026Blanchardstown
- planningPlanning grant permission: Planning Permission to replace the 4 bedrooms 1880 cottage & its 1962Rush
- planningPlanning declare application invalid: Demolition of the existing 2 storey residential dwelling and...Dublin
- crimeAn Garda Síochána issues student fraud warning ahead of CAO offers - 25th august 2026Rush
- crimeGardaí Recover Significant Haul of Stolen Electronic Devices Following Dublin City Centre Operation –...Dublin City
- planningPlanning declare application invalid: 1. Removal of the 3 no. existing rooflights and replacement with...Dublin
- planningPlanning grant permission: The proposed development will consist of (i) the demolition of an exisGarristown
- planningPlanning grant permission: The replacement of 1 No. 6.4m x 3.35m advertising display with 1 No. dBalbriggan
- planningPlanning application received: The installation of an air source heat pump on the balcony/terrace of 12...Dublin
- planningPlanning application received: (i) Demolition of the 1 no. existing residential unit and ancillary...Sandyford
Top Stories
All news →Update (1) High Impact Search Operation targeting Criminal Activity in Cork City- 2nd September 2026
Gardaí conducted a high-impact search operation targeting criminal activity in Cork City on 2 September 2026. The operation involved multiple units and agencies, including the...
Disappearance and Homicide of Daniel Aruebose Anniversary Appeal, August 2026
An Garda Síochána is continuing its investigation into the disappearance and homicide of Daniel Aruebose, who was born on 12 December 2017. This weekend marks one year since...
Fatal Traffic Collision in Ballycoolin, Dublin 15 – 26th August 2026
Gardaí in Blanchardstown are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on Wednesday, 26th August 2026. The incident took place shortly before...
An Garda Síochána issues student fraud warning ahead of CAO offers - 25th august 2026
An Garda Síochána has issued a warning regarding a sharp annual spike in accommodation fraud targeting students as they prepare for college housing. Over 230 reports of rental...
Gardaí Recover Significant Haul of Stolen Electronic Devices Following Dublin City Centre Operation – 20th August 2026
On 20 August 2026, Gardaí from Store Street Community Engagement, supported by the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB), conducted a search of a business premises in...
Dublin Bus Advises Extra Travel Time for Weekend Concerts
Dublin Bus is urging passengers to allow extra travel time this weekend due to multiple concerts across the city, including Metallica at the Aviva Stadium and Codeline at Malahuy...
Court Reports
All court cases →John Murphy
John Murphy, a 62-year-old retired Garda Superintendent, was sentenced to six and a half years imprisonment after pleading guilty to possession of cannabis resin worth €259,120 found at his home in Clontarf...
Summary on localnews.ie13 AprJonathan Dowdall
Jonathan Dowdall, a former Sinn Féin councillor, pleaded guilty to facilitating the murder of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel in February 2016 by making a hotel room available to the Hutch gang. He has made...
Summary on localnews.ie13 AprPatrick Dowdall
Patrick Dowdall (65) pleaded guilty to facilitating the murder of David Byrne by booking room 2104 at the Regency Hotel using his credit card on February 4, 2016, and subsequently passing key cards to a known...
Summary on localnews.ie13 AprGerry Hutch
The trial of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch for the 2016 murder of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel was adjourned for one week after the defence indicated that 'very significant additional evidence' had resulted in a...
Summary on localnews.ie13 AprPaul Murphy
Paul Murphy, 60, is due to stand trial alongside Gerry Hutch and Jason Bonney for providing a motor vehicle to a criminal organisation. The trial was adjourned for one week due to substantial new evidence...
Summary on localnews.iePlanning
All planning →Planning applications, decisions and objections.
Planning grant permission: Planning Permission to replace the 4 bedrooms 1880 cottage & its 1962
Applicant — The Jib, Upper Main Street, Rush, Co. Dublin, K56 CR28. Planning Permission to replace the 4 bedrooms 1880 cottage & its 1962
Planning declare application invalid: Demolition of the existing 2 storey residential dwelling and associated ancilla
Applicant — Falmore, Falls Road, Dublin 18, D18K5P3. Demolition of the existing 2 storey residential dwelling and associated ancilla
Planning declare application invalid: 1. Removal of the 3 no. existing rooflights and replacement with proposed dormer
Applicant — The Mews, 15a Longford Terrace, Monkstown, Co. Dublin, A94F9Y6. 1. Removal of the 3 no. existing rooflights and replacement with proposed dormer
Planning grant permission: The proposed development will consist of (i) the demolition of an exis
Applicant — "Millview", The Green, Garristown, Co. Dublin, A42 DC91. The proposed development will consist of (i) the demolition of an exis
Planning grant permission: The replacement of 1 No. 6.4m x 3.35m advertising display with 1 No. d
Applicant — 58 Drogheda Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The replacement of 1 No. 6.4m x 3.35m advertising display with 1 No. d
Planning application received: The installation of an air source heat pump on the balcony/terrace of 12 no. apa
Applicant — Block 3, Wyckham Point, Wyckham Way, Ballinteer, Dublin 14 Renewable Energy Directive (RED III). The installation of an air source heat pump on the balcony/terrace of 12 no. apa
GAA & Sport
6 storiesFixtures, results and club news.
Shamrock Rovers to extend lead against Waterford tonight
The League of Ireland Premier Division sees Shamrock Rovers host Waterford at the RSC in a bid to widen their advantage over rivals. Other fixtures include St Patrick's Athletic...
Dublin Hurling Team Secures All-Ireland Series Spot with 24-16 Win Over Cavern
Dublin's hurling team secured a place in the All-Ireland Series Round 3 with a decisive 24-16 victory over Cavern at Kingsman-Brefini Park. The win followed a clinical...
Dublin Gaelic Football Team Updates and Player Analysis
The transcript discusses the performance of Dara Lovatide, a promising Gaelic footballer compared to Conor McCarthy, and highlights the impact of Sean Buggler's injury and Padra...
Local Teams Prepare for Semi-Final Clash in Dublin and Waxford
A discussion on recent tactical shifts in a semi-final match involving teams from Dublin and Waxford highlights the role of goalkeeper Ethan Rafferty. The conversation focuses on...
Local Team Advances in All-Ireland Hurling Championship
A Midlands team secured a place in the All-Ireland quarter-finals after a hard-fought match in Newbridge, with supporters celebrating the achievement. The player reflects on the...
Local Team Bounces Back After Semi-Final Loss with Victory in Inneskeen
A local team's coach reflects on overcoming a Leinster semi-final defeat to Dublin, emphasizing resilience and the significance of their recent win in Inneskeen. The victory...
Community & Events
2 storiesParish bulletins, fundraising, festivals.
Night with the Stars festival returns to Steve Russell Hotel on Monday
The Night with the Stars event will take place at the Steve Russell Hotel on Monday night the 20th, with another festival planned for August. The event features local music and...
Hiscox Paddle Irish Open to take place in Dublin from 15-19 July
The Hiscox Paddle Irish Open will be held at St Mary's College RFC in Temple Oak, Dublin, from 15 to 19 July. The event is expected to attract paddle enthusiasts from across the...
Health
2 storiesHSE, hospital, GP and ambulance services.
HSE Warns Concertgoers About Drug Use in Dublin and Cork
The HSE is urging concert attendees in Dublin and Cork to avoid drug use ahead of major events, highlighting changing drug market risks. Metallica, Coderlines, Olivia Dean, and...
Mental health workshops expand to schools across Ireland
A charity is expanding mental health workshops to schools nationwide, focusing on nutrition and breathing techniques to improve student well-being. The initiative has reached...
People & Faces
Homecomings, anniversaries, weddings, retirements — the lighter local-radio chatter. More once the radio-share sync resumes.
Towns in Co. Dublin
Swords
Update (1) High Impact Search Operation targeting Criminal Activity in Cork City- 2nd September 2026
Lucan
Planning application received: (Shop Front Grant) -Replace the existing shop front door as it is damaged. -Repaint the w
Malahide
Planning invalid application: RETENTION PLANNING PERMISSION IS SOUGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING:- (I) PARTIA
Skerries
Planning application received: Change of use from medical office (disused) to spray tan lounge
Balbriggan
Planning grant permission: The replacement of 1 No. 6.4m x 3.35m advertising display with 1 No. d
Blanchardstown
Fatal Traffic Collision in Ballycoolin, Dublin 15 – 26th August 2026
Lusk
Planning application received: A single storey dwelling, domestic garage, waste water treatment syste
Rush
Planning grant permission: Planning Permission to replace the 4 bedrooms 1880 cottage & its 1962
Portmarnock
Planning application received: The development will consist of: 1.) a part single-storey, part two-st
Sandyford
Planning application received: (i) Demolition of the 1 no. existing residential unit and ancillary garage on si
Donabate
Planning application received: Retention Planning Permission and Planning Permission for development
Garristown
Planning grant permission: The proposed development will consist of (i) the demolition of an exis
Naul
Planning application received: Retention of existing freestanding dwelling and change of use to ancil
Saggart
Planning application received: A wooden pergola with composite roof to be placed within the front courtyard of the Herit
Balrothery
Planning application received: Construction of a two bedroom, two storey semi-detached dwelling (floor area 91sq.m max h
Brittas
Planning application received: Retention of a basement as a home office, with gym, sauna, and shower room, a front entra
Oldtown
Planning application received: The proposed development consists of a covered yard, dry fodder store
Glencullen
Planning application received: The construction of a loggia to the rear of the dwelling alterations to existing
Dublin City
Disappearance and Homicide of Daniel Aruebose Anniversary Appeal, August 2026
Portrane
Planning grant permission & grant retention: Permission for demolition of timber structure to side and construction
Loughshinny
Planning application received: PLANNING APPLICATION FOR (I) TWO X THREE BEDROOMS DETACHED HOUSES FACI