2 h. ago Vicar Street owner's plans for 'glass box' hotel and entertainment venue faces local opposition

A local councillor said developing a venue in ‘such close proximity to a number of well-established residential buildings with a strong community makes little sense’.

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3 h. ago Extra sailings for Inishbofin in new contract for ferry service

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Extra Friday sailings for Inishbofin are included in the new contract for the ferry service which comes into effect tomorrow The Department has agreed a 5-year, 2.75 million euro contract for a passenger ferry and light cargo service for the Galway island The service must provide a […] The post Extra sailings for Inishbofin in new contract for ferry service appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

4 h. ago 14 arrested at protest against Israel’s war in Gaza after Leinster House blocked

The group held an overnight protest calling on the Government to do more about the conflict in the Gaza Strip.

Events

4 h. ago Fourteen arrested at Mothers Against Genocide vigil for Gaza outside Leinster House

Eleven of the people arrested were participating in an overnight vigil for the women and children of Gaza on Mother’s Day.

Events

7 h. ago Housing minister refuses to confirm social housing targets for this year

James Browne said he did not want to get into predictions or estimates, adding that he wants to ‘maximise’ the delivery of homes.

Politics

9 h. ago Mothers arrested during Gaza protest after Leinster House entrance blocked

Oireachtas members criticise arrest of women from Mothers Against Genocide at protesters outside Dáil

Events

9 h. ago At least eight women arrested at Mothers Against Genocide vigil for Gaza outside Leinster House

The women were participating in an overnight vigil for the women and children of Gaza on Mother’s Day.

Events

9 h. ago Several women arrested at Mothers Against Genocide vigil for Gaza outside Leinster House

The women were participating in an overnight vigil for the women and children of Gaza on Mother’s Day.

Events

10 h. ago Arrests made at Gaza protest after Leinster House entrance blocked

Gardaí remove a number of Mothers Against Genocide protesters from Leinster House gates

Events

11 h. ago Landlord ordered to pay €3,200 after tribunal hears migrant couple allegedly told ‘tenants have no rights in this country’

RTB body orders couple to vacate Cork City property and pay some €8,000 in rent arrears

Economics

12 h. ago Housing minister 'won't get into predictions' on whether social homes target was met last year

James Browne said 2024′s social housing figures will be published soon, but would not “predict” if government met targets.

Politics

15 h. ago Donegal to benefit from national €436 million social housing funding

Donegal is set to benefit in part following an announcement of €436 million which has been allocated for social housing… The post Donegal to benefit from national €436 million social housing funding appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Economics

15 h. ago Just 47 homes purchased so far under €150m State fund to buy vacant and derelict properties

Many local authorities have spent tiny amounts of their fund allocation, with under €7.5m spent across State so far

Economics

15 h. ago Workers try to convert Kinahan figure’s house to social housing but are ‘physically threatened’

Seán McGovern’s house was seized by Cab in 2019, but Dublin City Council has been unable to renovate it

Events

19 h. ago Fionnán Sheahan: Celtic Tiger bogeyman is giving banks we saved an easy out on housing crisis

Fionnán Sheahan: Celtic Tiger bogeyman is giving banks we saved an easy out on housing crisis  Irish Independent

Events

24 h. ago Mother and son face losing home after change to tenants scheme

More than 2,500 households have been preventing from becoming homeless through the scheme.

Politics

32 h. ago Thousands take part in Dublin City Half Marathon as first champions crowned

Almost 12,000 runners took part in the 21km race.

Politics

36 h. ago Sitdown Sunday: The man who loses thousands on camera every day

Settle down in a comfy chair with some of the week’s best longreads.

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38 h. ago Home renovation: simple tips to manage budgets, time and expectations

Borrowing ideas from the business world can help you approach your project with clarity and confidence

Politics

39 h. ago ‘A dangerous precedent’: US state of Utah bans most flags, including Pride, at schools and government buildings

Civil liberties campaigners and LGBTQ+ activists criticise law as repressive move

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