A new chapter - work begins on Dublin's new library

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        October 14, 2026

A new chapter - work begins on Dublin's new library

Good Morning Dublin Belt — 2026-10-14

Construction has begun in Dublin on a new city library to replace the Central Library, which has operated in the Ilac Centre for the past four decades.
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A new chapter - work begins on Dublin's new library
• Construction has begun in Dublin on a new city library to replace the Central Library, which has operated in the Ilac Centre for the past four decades.
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Local news · 11 stories
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Here's the local news from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.
Dublin Live · yesterday
Gardai seize submachine gun and pistol after search in west Dublin
• Officers attached to the Drugs Unit at Finglas Garda Station found the weapons in Castleknock on Friday
Dublin Live - Dublin News · yesterday
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown shows locals how to reduce energy costs
• The Energy Upgrades at Home & in the Community event offered advice and guidance on how to reduce energy costs and avail of grants and resources
Dublin Live - Dublin News · yesterday
Tributes paid to former council staff member found dead on Dublin street
• Tributes have been paid to Antonia Edgeworth, a former Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council staff member who was found deceased on a Dublin street over the weekend
Dublin Live - Dublin News · yesterday
'Dublin D' sculpture on Grafton Street slammed as 'glorified billboard'
• Local councillors have criticised Dublin City Council over the sudden installation of the new 'Dublin D' sculpture on Grafton Street, questioning its approval process and whether it constitutes advertising rather than legitimate public art
KildareNow · yesterday
Proposed parking tariff rate changes for this Kildare MD voted down
• One councillor told Kildare County Council that the increases were ‘not right’ given the current time of year
KildareNow · Local news · yesterday
'Kildare needs its fair share' – senator's plea for government funding
• Senator Fiona O'Loughlin was speaking in the Seanad recently on government funding
RTE News - Dublin (regional topic) · Local news · yesterday
Man, 30s, arrested over murder of man in Dún Laoghaire
• A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Mark Cullen in Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, in July.
TheJournal.ie · National news · yesterday
Sinn Féin TD Denise Mitchell to step back from public duties after cancer surgery
• The Dublin Bay North TD said she was “looking forward to getting back on my feet and returning to work”.
Met Eireann weather warnings JSON · Weather · yesterday
Small Craft warning from Fair Head to Wicklow Head to Valentia
• Southwesterly winds will reach force 6 or higher.
The Greystones Guide (Wicklow) · Local news · yesterday
Solicitor For Delgany Man On Trial For Child Pornography Quits
• Andrew Vallaly comes off record due to "irreconcilable differences"
The Greystones Guide (Wicklow) · Local news · yesterday
Special Greystones Delivery For Ukraine
• This year's Jeeps For Peace is on the way.
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Tides · Dublin suburbs
Tide times shown in local time. Source: Open-Meteo Marine.
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0.97m
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-1.96m
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What's On · 46 items
What's on: next 14 days
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22 Oct · The Gaiety TheatreVittorio Angelone: you can't Say Nothing anymore26 Oct · Kilkenny, IrelandA SAMHAIN SPECTACLE IN FLAME & SOUND WITH KÍLA14 Oct · Draíocht, The Blanchardstown Centre, Blanchardstown, Ireland Dublin 15Ardal O'Hanlon | Not Himself25 Oct at 10:00 · National Stadium, DublinBONEY M. - Live in Dublin - National Stadium - by Selective Memory15 Oct · Brandi Carlile Dublin, IE – October 15,Brandi Carlile Dublin27 Oct · 3Olympia TheatreBrandon Flowers in Dublin16 Oct · The Bernard ShawCircles: Moodymann17 Oct · RDSConstruction Jobs Expo 202627 Oct · National StadiumDizzee Rascal in Dublin23 Oct · Crowne Plaza Northwood Park, Santry Demesne, Dublin Ireland 9Gaelcon 2026 (our 38th year)19 Oct · The Craic Den Comedy ClubGREIPUR HJALTASON - THE ICEBREAKER TOUR - DUBLIN25 Oct · Gen BarHALLOWEEN MASK PARTY SPECIAL SUN. 25TH OCT. at GEN BAR DUBLIN16 Oct · The Workman's ClubHoa Hoa Hoa Rave (Dublin)22 Oct · 3Arena - DublinJ. Cole22 Oct at 06:30 · Dublin, IrelandJ. Cole: The Fall-Off World Tour24 Oct · 3ArenaJazzy in Dublin22 Oct · National Concert Hall, Dublin, IrelandJimmy MacCarthy - Final Date NCH14 Oct · National Concert Hall, Dublin, IrelandJimmy MacCarthy performs The Song Of The Singing Horseman24 Oct · The Purty KitchenKíLA + Support from C Faoi Thrí - Live at The Purty Kitchen23–24 Oct · Laughter LoungeLaughter Lounge - Friday, 23rd October 202617 Oct · The Racket SpaceLOST x The Racket Space present: WOLTERS18 Oct · Bord Gais Energy TheatreMatilda the Musical - Chilled Performance14 Oct · Bord Gais Energy TheatreMatilda the Musical (Touring)17 Oct · LexIcon Library and Cultural CentreMissing in Action25 Oct · Laughter LoungePaddy McDonnell: Gout's Out17 Oct · National Show Center SwordsPet Expo27 Oct · Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham DublinQS Master's Event in Dublin27 Oct · Vicar StreetRichard Ayoade: Afterthoughts14 Oct · The Workmans ClubSmorgasboard Presents: Dave East14 Oct · Soho DublinTHE BEST REGGAETON IN DUBLIN DANI FLOW15 Oct · Aviva StadiumThe CIPD Thrive Conference 202616 & 18 Oct · RDS SimmonscourtThe PTSB Ideal Home Show 202618 Oct · Abbey TheatreThe Ramparts: 10 Year Anniversary Concert18 Oct at 15:30 · National Concert Hall, Dublin, IrelandThe Sound of Rodgers & Hammerstein16 Oct · The Workman's ClubTwilight Rave (Dublin)17 OctThe Rioja Wine Festival 2026 by WineOnline.ie17 Oct at 20:00Bernie Bourke and Liam Halligan Present The Bewley’s Café Theatre Production of Happiness Then… By Elizabeth Moynihan17 Oct–31 OctClonfert Pet Farm Halloween Event25 Oct at 21:00Frank Cox Fundraiser in aid of Newbridge Cancer Support Group24 Oct–1 NovHalloween Happenings 2026 – Lullymore25 Oct–30 Oct at 10:00Halloween Spooktacular21 Oct at 20:00Movicals – The Best of Movie Musicals23 Oct at 20:00Music Network Presents Bill Laurance14 Oct at 20:00Silent by Pat Kinevane26 Oct–31 Oct at 12:00Spooky Bargetrip – Halloween Special16 Oct–18 OctThe Shackleton Autumn School
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