Dublin City Council opens bidding for 647 homes at five new housing developments
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Dublin City Council opens bidding for 647 homes at five new housing developments
• Dublin City Council has launched procurement competition for 647 homes as part of their Home Building Programme, which ultimately aims to deliver 4,000 social and affordable homes
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 | Dublin Live - What's On · today 'Summer in Dublin' returns with family-friendly events through July and August• Dublin City Council has announced the return of 'Summer in Dublin,' which features everything from beekeeping to circus acrobats at family-friendly events throughout July and August |
 | Dublin Live - Dublin News · today Man, 20s, in hospital with serious injuries after shots fired in Clondalkin• Gardai are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward |
 | KildareNow · today Man in his 20s rushed to hospital after a firearm was discharged in housing estate• Gardai are investigation a firearm incident in Dublin where one man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries |
 | TheJournal.ie · today Cracks appear in Dublin city building, prompting officials to cordon it off• A local councillor said Dublin City Council have deemed the building safe. |
 | Dublin Live - What's On · today New Balance's 'very comfortable' trainers slashed from €130 to €78• Source check from Dublin Live - What's On: "New Balance's 'very comfortable' trainers slashed from €130 to €78" is included in this local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions. |
 | RTE News - Dublin (regional topic) · today Gardaí appealing for witnesses following serious assault• Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Mulhuddart in Dublin 15 in the early hours of the morning. |
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Wicklow consultations page · today Draft Wicklow County Development Plan 2021-2027• Official Wicklow consultation portal for open and upcoming consultations; replaces redirect-broken council hub route. |
Wicklow consultations page · today Proposed Amendments to the Draft Wicklow County Development Plan 2022 - 2028• Official Wicklow consultation portal for open and upcoming consultations; replaces redirect-broken council hub route. |
Meath Chronicle · today News Trim pharmacy gives back to local clubs and organisations with fully stocked medical kits 15 hours ago Holly Alder• The Meath Chronicle has the latest Co. |
 | Dublin Live - What's On · today Metallica donates €80,000 to Dublin charities after Aviva Stadium concerts• Metallica has donated €80,000 to two Dublin charities - the Dublin Simon Community and Women's Aid - following their M72 World Tour concerts at the Aviva Stadium, with €40,000 going to each organisation through the band's nonprofit All Within My Hands |
 | Dublin Live - Dublin News · today Applications to open for 40 Affordable Purchase apartments in Stillorgan• The development comprises 40 one bedroom apartments with prices starting from €255,000. |
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