Construction officially begins on Dundrum's newest neighbourhood

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        October 13, 2026

Construction officially begins on Dundrum's newest neighbourhood

Good Morning Dublin Belt — 2026-10-13

Dún Brí on Dundrum Road will ultimately deliver 934 new homes, as well as crèche, café, retail units, public parks and a community centre
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Construction officially begins on Dundrum's newest neighbourhood
• Dún Brí on Dundrum Road will ultimately deliver 934 new homes, as well as crèche, café, retail units, public parks and a community centre
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Dublin Live - Dublin News · yesterday
Sod turned for 129 new social and affordable homes in Clonskeagh
• Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council are delivering 129 new social and affordable homes on council-owned land in Clonskeagh
KildareNow RSS feed · yesterday
Kildare GAA club wins €10,000 Huawei grant for solar energy investment
• Sarsfields named among five grassroots sports organisations sharing €50,000 through the Huawei Solar Sports Scheme
KildareNow RSS feed · Local news · yesterday
Garda appeal after man seriously injured on Kildare road
• Anybody with information on the N7 incident near Junction 7 (Kill) is asked to contact Naas Garda Station
RTE News - Leinster (regional topic) · Local news · yesterday
Man, 60s, dies after two-vehicle collision in Co Meath
• A man in his 60s has died following a collision between a car and a truck in Ashbourne, Co Meath.
TheJournal.ie · National news · yesterday
Ammi Burke 'had a superiority complex' while working at Arthur Cox, Labour Court hears
• Legal representatives of Arthur Cox said members of Burke’s family had also staged long-running protests outside its Dublin office which were designed to damage its reputation.
The Greystones Guide (Wicklow) · Local news · yesterday
Natalie Returns To Lash Envy
• atest press release from Lash Envy on Hillside Road, issued on Sunday, October 11th 2026… We’re delighted to welcome…
The Greystones Guide (Wicklow) · Local news · yesterday
Local Property Tax Rate To Remain Unchanged
• Councillors vote for 2027n rate to match 2026
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1.29m
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-1.74m
13:00
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1.09m
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-2m
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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 Himself17 Oct · WigwamBassbin 3025 Oct at 10:00 · National Stadium, DublinBONEY M. - Live in Dublin - National Stadium - by Selective Memory15 Oct · 3Arena - Dublin Dublin DublinBrandi Carlile16 Oct · The Bernard ShawCircles: Moodymann17 Oct · RDSConstruction Jobs Expo 202625 Oct · Irish Life Dublin MarathonDublin City Marathon - October 25th 2026 - Join Team OCF - Places available23 Oct · Crowne Plaza Northwood Park, Santry Demesne, Dublin Ireland 9Gaelcon 2026 (our 38th year)17 Oct · SAINT LAURENCE O'TOOLE RECREATION CENTREGarba & Dandiya Nights- Dublin City Centre19 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 Performance13 Oct · Bord Gais Energy TheatreMatilda the Musical (Touring)25 Oct · Laughter LoungePaddy McDonnell: Gout's Out17 Oct · National Show Center SwordsPet Expo14 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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Kildare fact 286: Leixlip sits inside the Kildare County Council orbit; western commuter towns and university-linked growth connect to the wider belt by routes such as the M7. Its council records matter for residents checking planning, roads, housing, community grants and local services. This is the leap-year reserve entry for the local fact calendar.
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