Dublin — 4 Interesting News (Daily)

Apr 15

Traffic light cameras will be installed nationwide by next year, Eamon Ryan says: Traffic light cameras will result in automatic fines for drivers captured ...

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Apr 16

State extends lease on Citywest as payments to private operator total €110m: Hotel in Dublin used to accommodate asylum seekers and refugees from Ukraine

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Ireland’s Prime Minister Simon Harris Dukes It Out on TikTok: Welcome to the weekend issue of Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most ...

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Apr 13

Catholic primary school in Dublin switches to multideominational patronage: St Mary’s in Dublin 7 is first Catholic school to come under Educate Together ...

irishtimes.com/ireland/education/2024/04/12/catholic-primary-school-in-dublin-switches-to-multideominational-patronage/

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Apr 15

Fáilte Ireland: Regional airports will not win business from Dublin’s passenger cap

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Apr 18

Stardust: Nightclub fire families cheer as verdict delivered - BBC News: Forty-eight people died in the 1981 fire at a nightclub on Valentine's Day.

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Quick Glance: Stardust: Families Cheer as Verdict Delivered - BBC News

The jury has returned a verdict of unlawful killing for 48 deaths in a nightclub fire. Families cheered as the verdict was delivered.

The jury found that the fire started in the main bar area on February 14, 1981, and was caused by an electrical fault.

Some families welcomed the ruling as justice served, while others called for a public apology from the Irish government.

The Irish Prime Minister referred to the Stardust fire as one of the darkest moments in Irish history and stated that the government will consider the verdict in full.

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Billy Hann’s Diary: Keeping Dublin city moving while finding time for a laugh or two

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Apr 16

Nothing could have prepared Andrew Kennedy for the sense of dread and uncertainty he felt after receiving a notice to quit the home he shares on Cork’s ... Show more www.daft.ie/

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Apr 14

Iconic Poolbeg chimneys may face demolition as fate decided this summer: Dublin landmark will be repaired and repainted as investigative works into the ...

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Bambie Thug: I stand with anyone boycotting the Eurovision: The Cork artist has previously said they will not be boycotting the Eurovision and explained the ...

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Apr 18

Across north Dublin, mounting excitement about the Valentine’s disco and dance competition at the Stardust on Friday, February 13th ... Show more

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Apr 18

An Irish Liquidator Plays Cat and Mouse With Russian Jets: A Dublin court has ruled that the assets of a pair of Irish subsidiaries of a Moscow company are fair ...

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Apr 19

A Croatian man whose friend was killed when they were both assaulted in Dublin three weeks ago says he believes the attack was motivated by the fact they were ... Show more

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Apr 12

New €2bn Dublin Airport terminal ‘needed for future growth’, Ulick McEvaddy claims

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Apr 17

IKEA opens first distribution centre in Ireland: IKEA Ireland is opening its first ever logistics facility in Ireland today.

rte.ie/news/business/2024/0417/1443904-ikea-opens-first-distribution-centre-in-ireland/

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Apr 10

Irish Muslims celebrate Eid after Ramadan fast: Irish Muslims are celebrating Eid al Fitr following the fast of the holy month of Ramadan.

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Apr 15

Aidan Regan: Fine Gael’s centre-right politics is dead unless under-40s can own homes

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Apr 17

A former council house in Dublin which was bought for €50,000 before a drug dealer spent an estimated €430,000 on extensive renovations is being offered for ... Show more www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2024/04/17/house-seized-from-drug-dealer-after-430000-renovation-being-sold-by-criminal-assets-bureau/

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Apr 07

Footage from Dublin Airport on Saturday shows an Aer Lingus plane attempting to land in high winds and having to perform a go-around ... Show more

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Apr 18

Fauci warns against 'normalisation of untruth' since pandemic : Top US doctor in Dublin to receive the Stearne Medal for his outstanding contribution ...

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Apr 09

Dublin-Belfast train to take less than two hours and run hourly after multimillion investment

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Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington

An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.

People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.

Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.

A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.

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Apr 15

‘Average speed’ traffic cameras to be set up on N2, N3 and N5 by autumn: Average speed cameras record vehicles at two distinct points a set distance apart

irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/04/15/new-average-speed-traffic-cameras-to-be-in-place-by-autumn/

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Apr 19

Samantha Libreri appointed RTÉ News Eastern Correspondent: RTÉ News has announced the appointment of journalist Samantha Libreri as Eastern Correspondent.

rte.ie/news/leinster/2024/0419/1444491-rte-eastern-correspondent-libreri/

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Apr 16

All-Ireland finals can go back to September, believes Burns: Jarlath Burns expanded on his idea to enshrine the amateur status and cut down on the €40 million ...

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Apr 13

No excuses, no what ifs for Ronan O'Gara after Leinster 'hammer' La Rochelle

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Apr 11

Global taxi software vendor exposes details of nearly 300K across UK and Ireland: High-profile individuals including MPs said to be caught up in leak

theregister.com/2024/04/11/icabbi_database_exposure/

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Apr 18

Family affairs: How Ireland’s newly rich are putting money to work in secretive firms

irishtimes.com/business/2024/04/18/how-irelands-newly-rich-are-putting-money-to-work-in-secretive-firms/

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Confronting Trump over Covid not easy but necessary, Fauci says on Dublin trip: Director of US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases says role ...

irishtimes.com/health/2024/04/19/confronting-trump-over-covid-not-easy-but-necessary-fauci-says-on-dublin-trip/

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Apr 18

‘It was never-ending' Lisa Lawlor lost both her parents in the 1981 Stardust fire. Speaking after the inquests returned verdicts of unlawful killing into the ... Show more

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Apr 12

A new exhibition charting a Japanese war photographer’s work in Northern Ireland during the Troubles is opening in Dublin ... Show more www.irishtimes.com/culture/2024/04/11/in-pictures-the-troubles-through-the-lens-of-a-japanese-war-photographer/

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Integration Minister says last few days 'challenging': Delegates at the Green Party convention in Dublin have been urged to ensure the most divisive ...

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Apr 15

Leinster confirm signing of All Black back Jordie Barrett on short-term deal: Barrett has strong connections with Meath.

irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41374942.html

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Apr 19

Search for new Ireland manager could now stretch into September: FAI director of football Marc Canham sets new deadline of England Nations League game

irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2024/04/19/search-for-new-ireland-manager-could-now-stretch-into-september/

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Apr 13

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin has said that Fianna Fáil is the party of action on housing, insisting that a "new era of home ... Show more #housingcrisis #housing #renting #ireland

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Apr 17

Conor Pope goes inside Ikea’s new Dublin delivery depot, which is the size of two Croke Parks. Video: Enda O'Dowd

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Apr 18

‘Two trade union members basically told me to get back on the plane, because no Englishman was going to tell t

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Apr 19

Bright, well-located two-bed penthouse in Milltown for €695,000: Fifth-floor penthouse at Mount St Anne’s offers impressive views and sits within short distance ...

irishtimes.com/property/residential/2024/04/18/bright-well-located-two-bed-penthouse-in-milltown-for-695000/

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Apr 09

Dublin Property Market: Work From Home Triggers Office Crash: Office landlords, battered by a global crash, have been clinging to the hope that new buildings ...

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Apr 07

Fine Gael ard fheis: Kate O’Connell mulls return to politics after ‘dark chapter’ under Varadkar

businesspost.ie/news/fine-gael-ard-fheis-kate-oconnell-mulls-return-to-politics-after-dark-chapter-under-varadkar/

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Apr 14

McEntee warned deportations 'highly litigious' as injunction sees asylum seeker flown back to Dublin

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Apr 15

Just 38 properties available under HAP scheme last month: There were 38 properties within the discretionary rate of the Housing Assistance Payment Scheme ...

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Apr 18

TU Dublin architecture students propose big increase to Grangegorman accommodation plans

irishtimes.com/ireland/education/2024/04/18/tu-dublin-architecture-students-propose-big-increase-to-grangegorman-accommodation-plans/

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Apr 19

A secondary-school teacher who was diagnosed with breast cancer has called on the Government to cap parking charges for patients after she had to pay €1 ... Show more

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Apr 04

Office leasing in Dublin drops to lowest level since 2013: Figures released by JLL Ireland, a real estate firm, showed a high level of reservations ...

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Apr 09

Harris completes steadfast journey to become Ireland's youngest premier: When Simon Harris made headlines in his local County Wicklow newspaper in 2003 for ...

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Quick Glance: Simon Harris Becomes Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister

Simon Harris has been officially sworn in as Ireland's youngest prime minister, succeeding Leo Varadkar who abruptly stepped down last month. Harris, 37, took the helm of the ruling Fine Gael party but faces challenges as the party trails behind Sinn Fein in polls.

A rapid riser in Ireland's political hierarchy, Harris has made a name for himself as Health Minister and most recently as Minister for Higher Education and Science. His political identity as a young politician has been marked by both supporters and critics, particularly standing out with younger voters and on social media platforms like TikTok.

Varadkar's government grappled with challenges such as housing crisis and increasing immigration numbers. Harris inherits a tough political landscape, especially with upcoming elections until March 2025. The political landscape in Ireland has shifted, with Sinn Fein emerging as a rising political force, leading to a shift in the traditional party landscape.

While Harris sees the idea of a potential reunification of Ireland as a legitimate aspiration, his focus remains on current challenges like housing crisis, rising cost of living, and immigration. Despite political changes and discussions about potential reunification, Ireland's future remains uncertain and complex.

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Apr 15

Iran attacks Israel: Israel says attack 'failed,' Iran claims 'success' Molly Gambhir joined by Scott Lucas, Professor, University College Dublin ... Show more wionews.com/videos

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Apr 15

Una Mullally: Studio apartment rents should be capped at €500 a month in cities, and at €300-€400 where they exist in towns and villages ... Show more

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Apr 16

Dublin priest dies following tragic accident in Mexico: An Irish priest has died following a tragic accident in Mexico.

independent.ie/irish-news/dublin-priest-dies-following-tragic-accident-in-mexico/a1742661808.html

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Apr 17

One pub in Dublin is bucking the trend of rising prices by reducing the cost of a pint of Guinness by €1.40. Ronan Brady ... Show more

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Apr 08

‘I sat and cried the whole way on the flight’ – woman forced to remove breast prosthesis at Dublin Airport sec

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Apr 06

Dublin’s Victorian fruit and vegetable market finally to reopen: The city’s newest food market will be better than the English Market in Cork ...

irishtimes.com/ireland/dublin/2024/04/06/dublins-victorian-fruit-and-vegetable-market-finally-to-reopen/

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Apr 08

Redevelopment of Dublin’s Victorian fruit and vegetable market is finally to go ahead at a cost of €25 million, five years after its closure ... Show more www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dublin/2024/04/06/dublins-victorian-fruit-and-vegetable-market-finally-to-reopen/

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Apr 12

Muslim cleric announces candidacy for European elections in June: Dr Umar al-Qadri, chief imam of Islamic Cultural Centre, to run as an independent in Dublin

irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/12/muslim-cleric-announces-candidacy-for-european-elections-in-june/

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Apr 17

MISSING APPEAL: Zeus Gaughan, 14, has been missing from the Clongriffin area of Dublin since Monday 15 April. Zeus is described as being approximately 1 ... Show more

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Apr 16

A stray rubber duck, which was part of a 2006 world record attempt on Dublin's River Liffey, has found its way to the north of Scotland ... Show more

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Apr 10

Gardaí and Dublin Fire Brigade rushed to the scene after a car dealership went up in flames last night. The blaze gutted the building where Deane Motors ... Show more

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Apr 18

Leinster to play all home games at Aviva and Croke Park: Leinster Rugby has confirmed its men's senior team will play all of their home games at the Aviva ...

rte.ie/sport/rugby/2024/0418/1444318-leinster-to-play-all-home-games-at-aviva-croke-park/

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Apr 14

A new mural has been unveiled to highlight the work of Dublin Samaritans. The image, located just off Camden Street in the city centre ... Show more #samaritans #dublin #mentalhealth

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Apr 17

'All children deserve a place at the table': Families welcome plan to make Dublin autism-friendly

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Apr 09

Enterprise: Belfast-Dublin rail to receive multi-million investment: Cross-border rail services between Belfast and Dublin are set to benefit from a £141 ...

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Apr 17

Ireland's house prices continue to rise: Top picks for home buyers: The average price of a home in Ireland was €323,000 as of February, according to new figures ...

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Apr 10

Number of cars damaged after fire at showroom in Dublin: A number of cars have been damaged after a fire broke out at a car showroom in Dublin.

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Car Culture Hub With Dozens of Classics Destroyed in Garage Inferno in Ireland: A fire in a garage near Dublin may have destroyed millions of dollars worth of ...

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Apr 18

It was the worst fire disaster in the history of the State. Forty-eight people died when The Stardust nightclub in Dublin went up in flames in the early hours ... Show more

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Apr 18

Taxi licence numbers fall in 23 of 26 counties since 2019: New figures show that the number of taxi licences in operation has fallen in nearly every county ...

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Apr 17

Dublin pub cuts the cost of a pint of Guinness by €1.40: One pub in Dublin is bucking the trend of rising prices by reducing the cost of a pint of Guinness by €1 ...

independent.ie/regionals/dublin/dublin-news/dublin-pub-cuts-the-cost-of-a-pint-of-guinness-by-140/a1092129259.html

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Apr 17

Councils need to ‘open up’ development plans to zone more land for housing - O’Brien

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Apr 09

Simon Harris Just Became Ireland’s Prime Minister. Who Is He?: After a swift political rise, Simon Harris, 37, was confirmed as Ireland’s premier ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/09/world/europe/simon-harris-ireland-taoiseach.html

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Apr 09

Goldilocks, Offices, Geopolitics and AI: Mercer’s investment head outlines hot spots for investors

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Apr 18

Breaking: Cheers and tears greet the verdict of unlawful killing finding in the case of all 48 victims of Dublin nightclub fire in the early hours of February ... Show more www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2024/04/18/stardust-dublin-nightclub-fire-inquests-verdict/

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Apr 10

Two west of Ireland dioceses lose bishops as Catholic Church downsizes: Move is described as most radical change to Irish church structures in more than 900 ...

irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/04/10/two-west-of-ireland-dioceses-lose-bishops-as-catholic-church-downsizes/

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Apr 17

‘Even if I wanted to live in Dublin, I couldn’t afford it,’ says TV presenter James Kavanagh

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Apr 14

‘I’m crying thinking about it every day’: Doctor returns to Dublin after weeks in Gaza hospital

irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/04/15/im-crying-thinking-about-it-every-day-doctor-returns-to-dublin-after-weeks-in-gaza-hospital/

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Apr 07

Dún Laoghaire rescuers say girl's jacket helped survival: Rescuers who saved a young girl at Dún Laoghaire in south Dublin yesterday evening after she was ...

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Apr 06

Dee Forbes used RTÉ credit card to fund €400 ‘leaving do’ lunch the day before she was told to resign

independent.ie/irish-news/dee-forbes-used-rte-credit-card-to-fund-400-leaving-do-lunch-the-day-before-she-was-told-to-resign/a1633196774.html

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Apr 17

‘I was self-conscious and embarrassed’ – Dublin GAA star Philly McMahon on his hair transplant

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Apr 10

Dublin Airport: Woman asked to remove breast prosthesis at security: Realtán Ní Leannáin was asked to remove her artificial breast after it set off a new ...

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Apr 11

Tony Holohan takes up adjunct professor role at Trinity’s school of medicine: State’s former chief medical officer also holds position of adjunct full professor ...

irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/04/11/tony-holohan-takes-up-adjunct-professor-role-at-trinitys-school-of-medicine/