Budget 2015: €15 million short in mental health spending
Mental health organisations have spoken out about Budget 2015 after raising concerns that €15m in the Government’s planned spending in this area wasn’t granted. Responsible for mental health services,…
Surge in illegal Steroid users in Dublin 8
Bodybuilders who are hell-bent on looking buff are using Dublin’s largest needle exchange to ensure that their needles are clean. The Geordie Shore effect is driving men to take extreme…
National College of Art and Design student intake increase has positive knock-on effects
The National College of Art and Design (NCAD) situated on Thomas St in The Liberties has become Ireland’s largest provider of art and design. Enrolment to NCAD for the academic…
Dublin Whiskey Company Construction to begin in January
Construction on the new Dublin Whiskey Company distillery is due to begin in January after planning permission was granted for its Mill Street site. The build will take approximately nine…
Dublin confirmed to host four Euro 2020 matches
Dublin’s Aviva Stadium has been confirmed by UEFA as one of thirteen host cities for Euro 2020. Dublin is one of 8 cities that have been chosen to host a…
Maureen O’Hara to receive an Honorary Oscar
Acclaimed Irish actress Maureen O’Hara is set to receive an Honorary Oscar from the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences on 8 November. The Honorary…
Grow dome opens in Fatima
Fatima residents are bringing community gardening into the future with a new space age ‘grow dome’. The impressive 90sq foot structure is capable of producing 1000 lettuce heads a week…
Francis Street businesses demand change
The business people on Francis Street have their say on how they would like their area to be developed…
Red light cameras to halt Luas light breakers
A camera system aimed at preventing motorists breaking red lights at Luas Lines is to be introduced by the end of the year.…
Planning permission on hold for Dublin Whiskey Company
Dublin Whiskey Company (DWC) will have to make a number of revisions to its Mill Street development to secure planning permission for its new distillery…
Fingal say no to Dublin Mayor
Fingal’s County Council vetoed plans to directly elect a mayor for the Dublin region by dismissing a plebiscite on the issue which was to be held on the 23…
Government to tackle childhood obesity with ‘no fry zones’
The Irish is attempting to tackle childhood obesity by implementing 'no fry zones' across the country…
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