Dalkey Library to re-open

Following refurbishment over the past couple of months, Dalkey Library will re-open from today 30th July. The refurbishments made to the building include: – addition of a garden area leading from the Junior Library (a great space to sit and read) – installation of self-service kiosks for the public – replacement and upgrade of the…

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Closure of Brookfield Terrace

Brookfield Terrace, Blackrock will be temporarily closed to through traffic from next Monday the 23rd July until Friday the 28th September 2012, to facilitate restoration works – a traffic management plan will be in operation and local access will be maintained at all times.

Luas needs to accommodate cyclists

The Railway Procurement Agency needs to make an effort to facilitate cyclists and remove the Luas ban on carrying bicycles. No one is asking for them to replace passengers at peak times, but when there is space, cyclists should be allowed to carry their bicycles on the Luas.

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Public Consultation on the National Catchment Flood Risk Assessment & Management programme

National Catchment Flood Risk Assessment & Management (CFRAM) programme Draft Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment (PFRA) Public Consultation Process As part of the national Catchment Flood Risk Assessment & Management (CFRAM) programme and in accordance with the EU Floods Directive, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has prepared a draft Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment (PFRA). The…

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Details of the 2011 Presidential Election

The Government has today confirmed polling details for the Presidential election this autumn. The Presidential Election Order, which was officially issued by the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan TD, this morning, set polling day as Thursday 27th October 2011, with voting taking place from 7am to 10pm. Only Irish citizens aged…

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Dublin Garden Squares Day

The Dublin Civic Trust has organised a “Dublin Garden Squares Day” on Saturday the 27th of August 2011, which will see a number of free events in and around St. Stephen’s Green, the Iveagh Gardens, Merrion Square, Parnell Square, the Garden of Remembrance, Mountjoy Square, and Dublin’s only private square garden, Fitzwillam Square. On St.…

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Dublin Bay Taste & Music Fest

The inaugural Dublin Bay Taste & Music Fest will take place in The People’s Park, Dún Laoghaire from 12 noon to 10pm each day from Thursday 25th to Sunday 28th of August 2011. This exciting new event will feature top Irish chefs and a schedule of large stage live entertainment including performances from Flash Harry,…

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Senator David Norris

David Norris has withdrawn his name for consideration for election to the Presidency of Ireland. I believe that David Norris is an honest and forthright politician who has always followed the strength of his convictions. His courage has served Ireland well and his pioneering of the rights of a long-suppressed sector of Irish society deserves…

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Fête des Bâteaux

La Solitaire du Figaro is a solo, multi-stage, international sailing race. Created in 1970 by French sailors Jean-Louis Guillemard and Jean-Michel Barrault, the 2011 Figaro is a race between 47 identical Figaro Bénéteau 2 boats, and is one of the most coveted prizes in world sailing. This year, the race started in Perros-Guirec in Brittany…

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