# South Dublin

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# hello tourists

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

# Dublin

'You may be unknowingly shielding a killer' - Fresh appeal over murder of Raonaid Murray

The 17-year-old was stabbed to death just 500 metres from her home.

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Sep 3rd 2015, 9:49 PM

# Crime

'Serious stress and trauma': Are cash-for-gold shops causing burglaries?

The government is under pressure to regulate the sector.

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Aug 5th 2015, 11:55 AM

# lemon drizzle

Twink is selling cakes in a park in south Dublin

In an interview this morning, the entertainer became emotional discussing the passing of her dog Bertie Ahern.

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Jul 22nd 2015, 8:53 PM

# What recession?

Here's why everyone's talking about the Sindo, Niamh Horan and yummy mummies today

If there’s one thing in life worse than being talked about…

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Jul 5th 2015, 3:30 PM

# Irish Water

Drinking water in 8,500 south Dublin homes may be contaminated by lead

It could have serious health implications for residents.

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Mar 24th 2015, 6:26 PM

# South Dublin

Jewellery, machetes and garden tools among items seized in morning raid

Two people have been arrested and one is due to appear in court this morning.

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Jan 30th 2015, 10:44 AM

# Making A Splash

Dún Laoghaire gets go-ahead for 'urban beach' and floating pool

Coming soon to South Dublin, via Berlin…

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Dec 2nd 2014, 7:20 PM

# man with a plan

This politician wants a Portland-style bike route through south Dublin

Introducing: your friendly “neighbourhood greenway.”

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Nov 28th 2014, 8:35 PM

# Evacuated

South Dublin apartment block evacuated after fire broke out early this morning

The fire broke out in an underground car park.

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Nov 26th 2014, 8:57 AM

# cutting your cloth

Take 4: Homes for every budget around Ireland

Here is our pick of properties from €250,000… up to €1 million.

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Nov 20th 2014, 10:20 AM

# viewing advised

5 properties to view in... Dublin City South

Here are the 5 best properties in the south of Dublin City you can view this weekend.

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Nov 6th 2014, 5:24 PM

# good cause

This politician is taking a 10% pay cut and giving the money to charity

South Dublin’s Mayor is following through on a promise he made in June.

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Nov 4th 2014, 6:52 PM

# fintan warfield

This Dublin mayor wants you to 'ask him stuff' on Tumblr

So far he’s been asked about coming out and his thoughts on the Government … and Canadians.

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Oct 29th 2014, 11:32 AM

# Murder Inquiry

Toddler found dead at south Dublin apartment was subject of garda alert

The child was found dead at the apartment in Ballybrack this afternoon. A woman in her 40s has been arrested, and a murder inquiry is under way.

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Oct 16th 2014, 11:19 PM

# Courts

Man to face trial for having sex with a minor in the Dublin Mountains

The alleged offences occurred in the summer of 2008.

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Oct 16th 2014, 5:35 PM

# Suicide

Teen death sparks calls for schools to start teaching children about their mental health

The body of a 15-year-old girl was found in south Dublin yesterday.

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Oct 1st 2014, 6:30 AM

# Money Money Money

'A gun to our head': Dublin City Council votes to cut LPT rate by 15%

To keep TV fans interested, there was even a reference to The Wire during what proved to be a lively debate.

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Sep 22nd 2014, 8:24 PM

# Sinn Féin

U-turn: Favourite for Brian Hayes’s vacant Dáil seat WILL now run in by-election

But Cathal King, who ruled himself out in June, could face competition as Sinn Féin nominates its candidate this weekend.

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Aug 26th 2014, 4:27 PM

# Careful Now

High Court orders Dublin councillor to stop blockading Greyhound trucks

But Cllr Gino Kenny has vowed to break the injunction.

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Aug 9th 2014, 2:00 PM

# masterplanning

A 400-acre 'suburb' in Cherrywood is now on the market for €220 million

The land is “bigger than Hyde Park” and could hold nearly 4,000 homes.

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Jul 16th 2014, 11:34 AM

# The Waiting Game

Dubliners may have to wait five years for a directly-elected mayor

Fingal County Council is still not on board with the idea, though.

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Jul 9th 2014, 7:30 AM

# Pay Cuts

Strike action at South Dublin County Council deferred after LRC intervention

Further industrial action, which resulted in the closure of council offices, was planned for tomorrow.

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Jun 25th 2014, 5:35 PM

# public offices

Council workers in South Dublin are working to rule today

Their union say that their pay has been cut unilaterally.

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May 29th 2014, 7:00 AM

# Have Ye No Homes

Is this the solution to Ireland's social housing problems?

The problem is generally considered to be stock. But, a plan put before South Dublin County Council could solve that.

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May 11th 2014, 7:45 AM

# one of us

The Guide To Acting Like A Local In Dublin

The Park, the hops, the buskers and the craic.

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May 5th 2014, 8:15 PM

# Alan Shatter

PIC: This is the anti-Semitic message sent to Alan Shatter's home

The photo was contained in a package sent to the Minister for Justice’s home in south Dublin this morning.

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Apr 2nd 2014, 11:23 PM

# Plaza Hotel

Man charged over killing of Sonia Blount

The body of the young mother was found by cleaning staff at the Plaza Hotel in Tallaght on Sunday.

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Feb 18th 2014, 10:05 PM

# kickstart

Council steps in to stop Adamstown becoming a 'ghost' town

One councillor said he hoped the changes will help kick-start sustainable development in the area.

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Feb 10th 2014, 6:55 PM

# Labour Pains

'It's not popular to be in Labour': Party not surprised by Dermot Looney's departure

That’s now 27 councillors who have left the party since it went into government with all of them citing coalition policies as one of their reasons for quitting.

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Jan 8th 2014, 10:38 AM

# Stabbing

Man dead and another seriously injured after early morning stabbing in Shankill

The two men in their late 20s were found with serious stab injuries on the road at Rathsallagh Park at around 5.30am.

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Dec 26th 2013, 10:26 AM

# Politicians' Pay

'A nice bonus at Christmas time': Dublin mayor's pay-cut benefits 50 community groups

Dermot Looney’s decision to surrender part of his salary has worked out well for dozens of community groups in the south of the capital.

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Dec 18th 2013, 8:45 PM

# Going Dark

ESB says electricity restored after power cuts affect parts of south Dublin

ESB Networks has now restored power.

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Nov 3rd 2013, 5:44 PM

# James Humphries

Man killed in Tallaght stabbing 'wouldn't hurt a fly'

The family of father-of-one James Humphries have been paying tribute, following his death in a stab attack in Tallaght last evening.

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Sep 23rd 2013, 2:24 PM

# Loreto Abbey

PICS: Have €2.5m spare? This Harry Potter-style abbey is up for sale

Loreto Abbey was put on the market by David Carson, receiver of Lozeto Ltd.

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Aug 28th 2013, 8:00 PM

# Dublin City

Lord Mayor: Dublin needs a mayor with 'real powers', but role unlikely before 2019

Oisín Quinn has been sharing his thoughts on the future of the mayorship, following a poll that shows 61 per cent of Dubliners are in favour of a directly elected CEO for the city.

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Jul 24th 2013, 8:30 PM

# giraffe childcare

Management investigating after toddlers wander out of Stepaside creche

The ‘Giraffe’ facility in Belarmine was one of three crèches featured as part of an RTÉ investigation into alleged mistreatment of children earlier this year.

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Jul 24th 2013, 9:32 AM