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Saturday 23 September 2023 Dublin: 8°C

# Sandycove

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# 40 foot
Dryrobes at dawn: How new sea swimming converts brought Irish bathing spots to international attention
Seriously, lads.
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Nov 28th 2020, 8:00 AM
# appeal
Witness appeal after late-night serious assault of woman along seafront in Sandycove
The incident happened shortly after midnight on Monday, 25 May.
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Jun 16th 2020, 6:54 PM
# Sandycove
Taoiseach among dozens taking the dive at the Forty Foot for a festive swim today
There was a steady stream of people throughout the morning and early afternoon taking part in the swim.
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Dec 25th 2019, 1:35 PM
# Sandycove
Gardaí stand down search for Kate Holmquist following discovery of body
The 62-year-old was last seen in Sandycove, Dublin at 6pm on Saturday.
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Aug 5th 2019, 2:38 PM
# swim time
Bathing bans lifted at Seapoint, Forty Foot and Dollymount in wake of wastewater overflow
Sandycove remains closed pending additional test results.
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Jun 27th 2019, 1:17 PM
# Sandycove
Warning lifted as lion mane jellyfish no longer present at popular Dublin swimming spot
The sting of lion’s mane jellyfish can cause nausea, vomiting and respiratory distress.
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Jun 14th 2019, 6:08 PM
# Sandycove
This is officially Ireland's most expensive neighbourhood
Ireland now has 4,500 property millionaires.
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Jun 17th 2018, 12:10 AM
# queen's road
Woman in her 20s seriously injured after Dun Laoghaire assault
It is understood that the incident occurred near the old baths on the Queen’s Road just after 3pm today.
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Dec 23rd 2017, 4:36 PM
# rain or shine
The Forty Foot swimmers: 'Our oldest is now 91... he has his cake and cigarette before he gets in'
We talk to members of the die-hard community of swimmers who come to the Dublin spot every day.
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Jul 8th 2017, 8:30 PM
# lion's mane
Dublin Ironman organisers 'monitoring' presence of dangerous jellyfish in Sandycove
The sting of lion’s mane jellyfish can cause nausea, vomiting and respiratory distress.
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Aug 11th 2016, 10:28 PM
# new to market
Stunning semi-detached house in Sandycove for sale for €1 million
It has its own cinema, of course.
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May 12th 2016, 12:32 PM
# Sandycove
Gardaí identify woman who drowned off Dublin coast
The woman’s body was found on the rocks at Scotsmans Bay.
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Mar 25th 2016, 8:38 PM
# cycle path
Plan to reduce traffic lanes on Amiens Street "anti-motorist madness"
The plan would cut available traffic lanes at one of Dublin’s worst spots for traffic tailbacks.
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Aug 3rd 2015, 1:05 PM
# 999 call
Man airlifted to hospital after getting into difficulty while swimming at Forty Foot
He’s said to be suffering from hypothermia.
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Oct 14th 2014, 1:03 PM
# get outa the water
Seventeen deadly lion's mane jellyfish removed from Dublin beaches
Red warning flags have been erected on Killiney, Sandycove and Seapoint beaches.
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Aug 16th 2014, 1:08 PM
# f-f-f-freezing
Charming video captures the thought process behind the Christmas Day swim
It’ll make you feel cold, then make you feel warm and fuzzy inside.
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Dec 30th 2013, 7:19 AM
# Forty Foot
Climbing in the Moonlight Pic of the Day
Taken at the Forty Foot in Sandycove.
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Jul 24th 2013, 10:46 AM
# parklife
No parking at all, at all, at all in Sandycove
You’re really, really, really not allowed to park there.
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Apr 23rd 2013, 8:40 AM
# festive dip
In pictures: Braving the cold at the 40 Foot on Christmas Day
JESUS, they must be freezing.
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Dec 25th 2012, 12:47 PM
Taking a dip in Dublin... this morning
There ain’t no protest like a freezing protest.
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Nov 24th 2012, 2:07 PM
# Joyce Tower
Joyce Tower set to reopen thanks to volunteer support
Staffing issues at Fáilte Ireland meant that the James Joyce site closed this summer.
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Aug 20th 2012, 1:50 PM
# Property Market
Fewer houses for sale in Dublin that at any other time in last five years
Real-estate firm Savills says that the average number of houses for sale in Dublin has fallen by 30 per cent in the last year.
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Jun 11th 2012, 3:43 PM
# Daily Fix
The Daily Fix: Friday
Your essential evening round-up of the day’s biggest news, plus the bits and pieces you may have missed.
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May 25th 2012, 8:04 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
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May 25th 2012, 4:46 PM
# Investigation
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after five hospitalised in brawl at Forty Foot
One local TD has called for DART activity to be monitored to prevent gangs from congregating in the area.
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May 25th 2012, 10:21 AM
# Christmas
In pictures: Taking the plunge at Sandycove's Christmas swim
Hundreds turned out to brave the icy waters at Dublin’s Forty Foot this morning for the annual event. Brrrr…
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Dec 25th 2011, 2:17 PM