# Merrion Square

Last year

2022

# VIOLET GIBSON

Dublin City Council unveils plaque to Irish woman who shot Mussolini

Of the four assassins who attempted to kill the dictator, Gibson came the closest

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Oct 20th 2022, 11:20 AM

# Merrion Square

An expression of anger: The burning of the British Embassy in Dublin after Bloody Sunday

The embassy became a focal point for demonstrators after the British Army killed 13 people in Derry.

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Feb 2nd 2022, 10:20 AM

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# dublin 2

Council expresses 'serious reservations' on Merrion Square 'build to rent' scheme

The six storey scheme includes 19 build to rent apartments.

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Sep 7th 2021, 6:22 PM

# Protest Camp

Extinction Rebellion: Parks chief was worried removal of Merrion Square camp would look 'aggressive'

The camp was set up by protesters during a week of demonstrations last month.

21.2k

Nov 26th 2019, 12:05 AM

# the homecoming

1,000 free tickets to be released for joint reception for Dublin's All-Ireland champions

Merrion Square hosts Sunday’s homecoming celebration.

14.9k

Sep 27th 2019, 4:30 PM

# up the dubs

Free tickets available as Merrion Square hosts reception for Dublin's All-Ireland champions

There will be live performances from from Keywest, Eoin Thomas and The Rising Sons this weekend.

5.5k

Sep 23rd 2019, 11:59 AM

# Merrion Square

Concerns over possible inclusion of Scientology office in future Heritage Week programmes

The organisation’s Dublin office was included in the Heritage Week programme.

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Aug 24th 2019, 9:30 AM

# Merrion Square

Questions asked over Heritage Week tours of Church of Scientology's Dublin office

Critics have questioned the decision to include the Scientology office on the Heritage Week programme

25.1k

Aug 1st 2019, 12:05 AM

# Double Take

Double Take: The 'Joker's Chair' in the heart of Dublin - and where it got its name

Take a seat and remember Ireland’s favourite fictional priest.

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Nov 14th 2018, 4:00 PM

# driving isn't a runner

Take note - road closures are in place across Dublin ahead of tomorrow's city marathon

The SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon will be running across the capital from 8.55am tomorrow.

24.8k

Oct 28th 2017, 9:00 PM

# Merrion Square

Unite hits out at RTÉ coverage, says building was offered for homeless accommodation

Focus Ireland rejected the building as it was unsuitable and because “the offer was for three years or less”.

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Jan 17th 2017, 6:15 PM

# homeless crisis

Enda Kenny sat on a bench with a homeless man for 20 minutes this weekend

He told the story during the Fine Gael presidential dinner yesterday evening.

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Oct 18th 2015, 1:29 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Tens of thousands turn out in Dublin to demand 'Right2Water'

Tens of thousands of people took part in the latest mass protest against water charges — but there were some violent scenes too, and ‘breakaway’ protesters caused havoc for commuters.

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Dec 10th 2014, 11:07 PM

# parklife

From 'The Floozie' to Father Ted: Dublin's park sculptures in 10 fascinating facts

Did the statue to ‘yer man in Fairview ever get his head glued back on? Where is ‘Floozie in the Jacuzzi’ these days?… And what on Earth is ‘Nightmare on Duck Street’?

28.7k

Apr 13th 2014, 10:30 AM

# Parking

TDs and Senators warned to stay off the grass at Leinster House

A shortage of parking spaces outside the front and back of Leinster House has left some resorting to leaving their cars parked on the grass at the back of the complex.

8.2k

Mar 22nd 2014, 10:45 AM

# Art Attack

National Gallery to give out new €20,000 portrait prize

The winner will get to have their work exhibited at the National Gallery.

6.2k

Mar 12th 2014, 8:58 AM

# Pro-Choice

Pictures: Crowds take to the streets for pro-choice march

The march, organised by the Abortion Rights Campaign, was held to call for free and safe legal abortion for women in Ireland — coinciding with a global ‘day of action’.

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Sep 28th 2013, 7:36 PM

# Street Party

35,000 Dublin fans welcome All-Ireland heroes at homecoming

Eoghan O’Gara and Paddy Andrews danced up a storm and Kevin McMenamon treated the Dubs faithful to a song.

16.7k

Sep 23rd 2013, 9:45 PM

# street performance

Pictures: Irish acrobatic duo take Street Performance world title

Almost 90,000 spectators enjoyed the turns, twists and throws as the Laya Healthcare Street Performance World Championships visited Cork this weekend.

17.6k

Jul 21st 2013, 8:10 PM

# Jobswatch

Company sets-up safety deposit vault as burglaries rise and people fear banks

The company plan on hiring up to 20 people directly in the Dublin company.

11.5k

Jul 20th 2013, 7:15 AM

# funding appeal

Irish Architectural Archive appeal for funds, they even asked NAMA

The organisation holds over 2.5 million architectural drawings and 500,000 photographs of Irish buildings.

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May 24th 2013, 1:12 PM

# all change

National Gallery of Ireland to undergo biggest refurbishment since 1864

Around 300 jobs will be created during the refurbishment of the National Gallery on Dublin’s Merrion Square.

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Jan 24th 2013, 3:01 PM

# Vigil for Life

Pics: Thousands attend pro-life vigil in Dublin

Gardaí say that around 25,000 people attended a pro-life demonstration in Dublin’s city centre today.

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Jan 19th 2013, 6:47 PM

# staying power

Dublin City Marathon: Ndungu takes second consecutive win

The Kenyan was narrowly outside his own record, as was his compatriot Magdalene Mukunzi who won the women’s race.

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Oct 29th 2012, 1:20 PM

# Abortion

PHOTOS: 2,500 attend pro-choice march in Dublin city centre

‘Several thousand’ people are believed to have taken part in the march which called on the government to change Ireland’s abortion laws.

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Sep 29th 2012, 7:36 PM

# Merrion Square

9 things you (probably) didn't know about... Merrion Square

A new month-long festival aims to celebrate this historical part of the capital – but we’ve found out some things you may not have known about Merrion Square.

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Sep 9th 2012, 9:15 AM