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Councillors in line to get stronger role in the operation of local authorities and in budget preparation 20 hours ago Ann Casey

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Today in Dublin suburbs and commuter belt

Conditions in your area this morning.

Dublin suburbs
17°C
Overcast · High 24° · Low 16°
Wind
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Moderate
Next High Tide
15:00
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Kildare musicians invited to apply for high end classical instruments
KildareNow · Local news · yesterday

Kildare musicians invited to apply for high end classical instruments

• Applications are invited from musicians based in Kildare to apply to the Music Network National Musical Instrument Collection – open to up and coming classical players.

Donald Trump to visit Ireland next month
Dublin Live · Local news · yesterday

Donald Trump to visit Ireland next month

• The trip will include a visit to Co Clare, where he is expected to attend the Irish Open golf tournament at his course in Doonbeg

Hundreds of dead fish found in Dublin's Tolka River
RTE News - Dublin (regional topic) · Local news · yesterday

Hundreds of dead fish found in Dublin's Tolka River

• An investigation is under way after hundreds of fish were found dead in the Tolka River near Damastown in Dublin.

Decision on massive 345 acre Kildare solar farm due in September
KildareNow · Local news · yesterday

Decision on massive 345 acre Kildare solar farm due in September

• Plans for Glenaree Solar Farm being considered by Kildare County Council

Kildare's road ramps will not be lowered
KildareNow · Local news · yesterday

Kildare's road ramps will not be lowered

• The speed ramps ‘should be reduced to a proper height’

'His absence is felt deeply every single day' - Jason Corbett remembered 11 years on
Dublin Live · Local news · yesterday

'His absence is felt deeply every single day' - Jason Corbett remembered 11 years on

• Evil Molly Martens, 42, and her killer dad Thomas, 76, were released from prison in North Carolina in June 2024 having completed the remainder of their sentences for the manslaughter of Limerick businessman Jason Corbett.

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Tide Table · Today

Tides · Dublin suburbs

Tide times shown local time. Source: Open-Meteo Marine.

02:00
▲ High
1.42m
08:00
▼ Low
-1.94m
15:00
▲ High
1.1m
20:00
▼ Low
-1.69m
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Fri, 14 Aug · St Andrew's Parish Church · AllEvents Dublin. Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBAFri, 14 Aug · St Andrew's Parish Church · AllEvents Dublin. Candlelight: Tribute to Leonard CohenWed, 12 Aug · Croke Park · AllEvents Dublin. Manchester United V Leeds United
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Meath fact 215: Trim sits inside the Meath County Council orbit; north-west commuter towns and Boyne Valley heritage connect to the wider belt by routes such as the M3. Its event, library, heritage and community listings are only useful when dates are current.
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