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Behind the scenes at one of Ireland’s oldest jewellery stores Weir & Sons: workshops, rare jewels and €100,000 watches
‘People might come in with a budget, but they often leave with something way above.’ To spend time behind the scenes at Weir & Sons jewellers is to understand a little of the meticulous skill these craftspeople possess
Shape-shifting alien known as ‘The Thing’ traumatised a generation of Irish children
The Bowl of Light was filled with coloured plastic flames and had a short tenure on O’Connell Bridge
A ‘300-tonne crane’ needed to remove Palestinian flag from Dublin Spire
No group has claimed responsibility for the small flag high up on the O’Connell Street landmark
Dublin city regeneration body takes shape but questions over funding remain
High-profile appointment of Robert Watt needs to be matched by substantial funding
New Dublin regeneration role for Robert Watt is secondment with no competitive process
Senior Department of Housing civil servant to lead authority in charge of revitalising key areas in city
Robert Watt set to be paid €280,000 a year to lead Dublin city regeneration body
Former Department of Health head expected to be approved by Cabinet on Tuesday
Fuel protests: Why did it take so long for Garda to act?
In the News podcast: Dublin city centre blocked, national roadways disrupted and vital fuel depots under siege for days
Fuel protests to continue after ‘insulting’ package aimed at tackling prices, says key figure
Measures announced on Sunday evening ‘not enough’, says farmer James Geoghegan
‘You know who’s in control’ - How the fuel protests brought the country to a standstill
The seeds of this week’s disruption were sown in meetings in late March and fomented in online forums and WhatsApp groups
Multimillion-euro financial package will not be unveiled until nationwide fuel protests cease
Fuel protests movement vows to extend disruptive actions into weekend as talks under way for solution
Dublin’s O’Connell Street retailers bear the brunt of fuel protests
Business community believes protesters could be losing goodwill of those they need support from
‘I can’t afford to spend the whole day in traffic’: Dublin commuters hit with gridlock
While those stuck in traffic for hours hoped for a reprieve, a spokesman for the protesters said the blockade was ‘indefinite’
Cyclist (20s) dies after collision with truck on Dublin’s Abbey Street
Woman (70s) seriously injured after being struck by bus in Cork
Former home of Schuh on O’Connell Street seeks new occupier
Number 47/48 is a high-profile building at the busiest section of the street
Plan to transform former AIB branch in Dublin into a bar, restaurant and 20 studio apartments
Planning application lodged with Dublin City Council for buildings at 37 and 38 O’Connell Street Upper and 74 Parnell Street, Dublin 1
Iranians in Ireland call for Pahlavi, son of the former shah, to bring change
As US pressure mounts on the regime, many young Iranians believe Reza Pahlavi is their best hope
Dublin City Council seeks €114m in funding to kickstart Taoiseach’s taskforce plan
City centre rejuvenation to focus on vacant and derelict buildings and sites
Street wise: Ray O’Donoghue takes an evening stroll around Dublin city
It is a thriving, booming city. We just need to join the dots
Dublin city centre hotel for sale at discounted €46m
Newly developed four-star incorporating landmark Big Tree pub had been seeking €50m
French investor pays €3.3m for fully let investment on Dublin’s O’Connell Street
Price reflects a net initial yield of 7.44% on property occupied by Oscar-nominated Element Pictures and Mountain Warehouse
Part of Dublin’s O’Connell Street reopened after serious road traffic incident
Pedestrian in his 30s taken to hospital following incident involving double decker bus
‘No methodology’ for removing Palestinian flag ‘dropped’ on to Dublin’s Spire
No individual or group has claimed responsibility for the flag’s placement
Is the Wood Quay monstrosity finally going to be demolished?
Could a magic wand finally reverse this gross example of urban vandalism, or will the Green lobby and preservationists intervene?
RTB closing in on deal for new offices at Clerys Quarter
Core Capital chief seeking new development opportunities following dismissal of Revenue winding-up petition
Woman who set fire to bus during Dublin riots jailed for six years
Leanne Kelly (34) caused nearly half a million euro worth of damage to bus on O’Connell Bridge
Man who admits unlawful killing of Canadian tourist granted bail ahead of sentencing
Ionut Danca (25) pleaded guilty on Friday to the unlawful killing of Neno Dolmajian on July 2nd, 2024 on O’Connell Street Upper
Emergency works sought for Moore Street buildings due to judicial review ‘impasse’
Hammerson is seeking planning permission to halt worsening condition of buildings on Moore Street and Parnell Street
Man in serious condition in hospital following Dublin city centre attack
Several areas of Westmoreland St and O’Connell St were cordoned off by investigators
Garda arrested for questioning about death of man on O’Connell St, Dublin
Paul Butler (51) suffered fatal head injury after falling to ground during interaction with gardaí
Fully let investment on O’Connell Street for €3.2m offers buyer 7.67% yield
The property occupied by leading retailer Mountain Warehouse and well-known Irish film production company Element Pictures
O’Connell Bridge reopens after being blocked during rush-hour protest against Israel
The protesters said they represented a coalition of pro-Palestinian groups across Ireland
Garda suspended following death of man in Dublin city centre
Suspension over incident does not mean the garda is accused of any offence
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