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# Sandymount

This year
2023
Controlled explosion on Sandymount Beach after historical device discovered
Two separate requests for assistance were received from the Defence Forces.
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Oct 10th 2023, 8:40 PM
Drew Harris: Gardaí keeping 'open mind' on what led to death of Annie McCarrick
Drew Harris said Gardaí are taking the murder investigation “very seriously”.
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Mar 28th 2023, 8:11 PM
Dun Laoghaire RNLI rescue two men and a dog in separate callouts over the weekend
One incident occurred at Sandymount while the other occurred at Poolbeg.
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Feb 12th 2023, 4:09 PM
Last year
2022
Temporary swim ban enacted for Dollymount and Sandymount Strands
The ban will be in place until further notice.
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Aug 3rd 2022, 12:21 PM
All time
Dublin City Council to appeal High Court's rejection of Sandymount cycle path plans
The High Court last month upheld a legal challenge against a trial of the cycleway.
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Aug 9th 2021, 1:59 PM
High Court upholds challenge against cycle path trial in Sandymount
The trial would see the provision of a two-way separated cycle track along the Strand Road.
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Jul 30th 2021, 1:08 PM
Part of Sandymount Village to be pedestrianised for July and August
Dublin City Council has announced the eastern side of the village will be pedestrianised on a 24 hour basis in the two summer months.
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Jun 15th 2021, 8:06 PM
Woman missing from Dublin found safe and well
Gardaí thanked the public and the media for its assistance.
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May 7th 2021, 2:50 PM
Permission granted for two new schools in Sandymount despite local opposition
An Bord Pleanála rejected appeals by half a dozen parties against the decision of Dublin City Council to grant planning permission.
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Feb 3rd 2021, 9:30 PM
'A kick to the stomach': Presbyterian Church elder dismissed over same-sex marriage
Smyrl and his partner of 20 years were married in a civil ceremony in Dublin last November.
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Oct 12th 2019, 6:18 PM
Swimming at eight Dublin beaches banned after spill at wastewater plant
‘The overflow is diluted, partially treated wastewater,’ a spokesperson said.
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Jun 6th 2019, 6:02 PM
Here's the average price of a home in Sandymount in 2018
The figures from Daft.ie.
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Dec 13th 2018, 3:06 PM
Your guide to Sandymount: Lush and leafy village with a little-known Beatles connection
Not too shabby for a former brickworks.
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Dec 13th 2018, 3:05 PM
'Significant delays' to Dart as lorry drives through barrier at level crossing
Irish Rail released CCTV footage from the Serpentine level crossing at Sandymount in south Dublin.
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Dec 6th 2018, 12:56 PM
As demand for housing soars, Maxol wants to turn a prime Dublin forecourt into apartments
The petrol station group plans to replace its Sandymount outlet with a five-storey residential block.
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May 31st 2018, 1:52 PM
Coast Guard helicopter rescues woman and her dog cut off by the tide
The changing tide left the woman and her dog stranded on a sandbank.
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May 16th 2018, 3:55 PM
Woman in her 70s hospitalised after attempted robbery at Dublin bus stop
Gardaí in Irishtown are appealing for witnesses following the attempted robbery.
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Nov 11th 2017, 2:06 PM
'We know it rains in Ireland. It's just not on': Emergency motion on Sandymount bathing ban
A similar bathing ban has been lifted at Dollymount after raw sewage washed up on the beach.
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Jun 12th 2017, 2:38 PM
Going for a dip this weekend? Avoid Dollymount and Sandymount
A temporary bathing ban came into place yesterday evening.
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Jun 10th 2017, 2:39 PM
While training last night, the Coast Guard was called to help tourists adrift near Sandymount beach
The two Finnish tourists were uninjured.
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May 24th 2017, 7:09 AM
The Luas effect: People pay more to live close (but not too close) to a tram stop
New stats underscore why Dublin estate agents are so keen on pointing out how near the local Luas or train station is.
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Jul 19th 2016, 12:05 AM
Take 4: Homes for every budget
Here is our pick of properties from €250k up to €1 million.
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Nov 12th 2015, 6:29 PM
Enable Ireland employee ordered to remove images of children posted on Twitter
Caroline Sheehan did not appear in court.
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Nov 5th 2015, 2:57 PM
A house with a view: this Dublin townhouse has a great location - and lots to see
We do like to be beside the seaside – especially in this gorgeous Sandymount townhouse.
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Sep 24th 2015, 4:26 PM
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.
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Aug 3rd 2015, 5:10 PM
South Dublin and Salthill water not fit for swimming
And not for the first time. The water at Sandymount and Merrion Strands has been temporarily deemed not fit for swimmers.
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Jul 9th 2015, 7:22 PM
This haunting installation - using 556 baby vests - had people talking in Dublin today
In case you were wondering, here’s what it was all about…
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Jul 8th 2015, 9:42 PM
Delays on DART line as lorry crashes into level crossing
Repair work has been taking place on the track this evening.
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Jul 7th 2015, 6:40 PM
WATCH: Beautiful timelapse of Sandymount Strand in Dublin
There’s a lot to be said for a beautiful sky.
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Dec 9th 2013, 8:52 AM
Up to 54 jobs lost as nine Xtra-vision stores to close in Republic
There will also be 11 store closures in Northern Ireland, with a further 58 job losses.
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May 7th 2013, 7:01 PM
Flood defences put in place for high tide alerts tomorrow
The tide levels are expected to be “extremely high” tomorrow, leading to Dublin City Council closing flood gates and placing sandbags in some areas.
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Dec 13th 2012, 7:44 PM
Looking good, Sandyford! It's the sporting tweets of the week
This week, Richard Keys spots a Peter Crouch lookalike and Trevor Hogan photographs Dublin in all its splendour.
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Nov 11th 2012, 10:00 AM
5 properties to view in… Dublin 4
Sherry FitzGerald picks five homes you can see this weekend.
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Mar 30th 2012, 10:58 AM
Man apologises over 'road rage' death
The 30-year-old Dubliner pleaded guilty to manslaughter today over the 2010 attack.
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Feb 20th 2012, 9:35 PM
TD hacksawed locks to get sandbags to locals
And gained a vote for Michael D Higgins in the process.
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Oct 26th 2011, 1:30 PM
Dublin City Council 'not capable of handling emergencies' says TD
Eoghan Murphy has raised the council’s response to last night’s flooding in the Dáil, saying some aspects were “incompetent”.
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Oct 25th 2011, 5:42 PM
No keys to floodgates as water rose in Dublin suburb
The fire brigade were forced to use ropes to tie floodgates closed as the council was not immediately able to shut them.
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Oct 25th 2011, 10:48 AM
Poll: Which is Ireland's best beach?
The weather’s good and it’s a long weekend, so we want you to choose Ireland’s best sandy sun spot.
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Jun 4th 2011, 12:29 PM