Posted by Cian Ginty
Dublin City, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, Featured Updates, Fingal, News, South Dublin
Wednesday, April 4th, 2012
Dart and Commuter rail users will be able to use Leap cards with Irish Rail ticket machines later this month. The lack of compatibly between Leap cards and train station ticket machines has been one of the main complaints about the electronic ticket which can be used across most public transport in Dublin. At the moment, while you can [...]
Posted by Cian Ginty
Blogs, Dublin City, Dublin Data Blog, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, Featured Updates, Fingal, South Dublin
Sunday, April 1st, 2012
In the 2011 census, the Greater Dublin Area (Meath, Kildare and Wicklow) now accounts for 40% of the population of Ireland, while Co Dublin alone accounts just under 30%. Here’s the population sizes of the counties of Ireland mapped: DATA SOURCE: Census 2011 on cso.ie
Posted by Cian Ginty
Lucan, News, South Dublin
Monday, May 16th, 2011
Gardai have made an appeal to the public for help in finding 16-year-old from Lucan. Michelle Doyle from Moyglass Road, Lucan, is missing since last Wednesday, May 11. “Michelle was last seen at 3pm on the 11th of May 2011 in the Cherry Orchard area of the city. She is described as being 5’ 6”, eight stone in weight, [...]
Posted by Cian Ginty
News, South Dublin, Tallaght
Friday, May 6th, 2011
UPDATED: Gardai say Conor O’Gara who was missing has been located safe and well. Gardai are looking for the public’s help finding 27-year-old Conor O’Gara. Conor, from Kiltipper Road in Tallaght, has been missing since last Wednesday, May 4, when he was last seen at his home. Gardai say that Conor’s family are concerned for his [...]
Posted by Cian Ginty
Dublin City, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, Fingal, News, South Dublin
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011
Dublin Bus is set to hike up its adult pre-paid fares after increasing the same fares only eight months ago. The National Transport Authority (NTA) said on bank holiday Monday that it is approving adult fare increases up to 5.1% which will come into affect this Sunday, May 1. “Passenger numbers on Dublin Bus have [...]
Posted by Cian Ginty
Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, News, Rathfarnham, Rathfarnham, South Dublin
Sunday, April 10th, 2011
A body was found by the Dublin Fire Brigade this morning in Loretto Park, Rathfarnham. “Gardaí from Tallaght are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body of a female in her 50s in Loretto Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin. Gardaí attended the scene following a call from Dublin Fire Brigade at approximately 9.50am this morning the [...]
Posted by Jessie Magee
Blogs, Dublin City, Dublin Observed, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, Features, Fingal, South Dublin
Thursday, March 31st, 2011
Joe Higgins, searing political wit and staunch defender of the working classes, is a tough act to follow. But 27-year-old Paul Murphy is quietly confident that he can fill the shoes of the great Socialist when he takes over as Dublin MEP next month. A native of Ballinteer who has been assistant to Joe Higgins [...]
Posted by Jessie Magee
Dublin City, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, Featured Updates, Fingal, News, South Dublin
Thursday, March 31st, 2011
Dublin’s four local authorities are to benefit from EU funding to buy hundreds of electric cars and develop possible “smart energy zones” throughout the city. A total of €1.5 million will be shared between Trinity College, ESB and CODEMA, the agency which advises Dublin’s local authorities on energy policy. Cork City Council will also get a [...]
Posted by Cian Ginty
Fortunestown, News, South Dublin
Thursday, March 31st, 2011
South Dublin County Council are asking for the public’s input into the pre-draft stage of the Local Area Plan for Fortunestown. Fortunestown is to be served by Citywest Luas extension of the Luas Red Line. The tram line is at an advance stage of construction and due to be opened this summer, possibly as soon as June. The area covered by the [...]
Posted by Cian Ginty
Blogs, Dublin City, Dublin Observed, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, Featured Updates, Fingal, South Dublin
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011
We don’t need rail in Dublin, buses will do, and rail projects are “white elephants.” Rail is a waste and will cost us dearly, we can’t afford it. Does this sound familiar? From Dart to Luas and now Metro North, the story from the opposition is the same. The record seems to be playing the same tune even after [...]
