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August 2, 2026

Dublin City Council to expand 'smart bins' to stop scavenging and improve collection

Good Morning Dublin Belt — 2026-08-02
Dublin City Council are planning to expand the prevalence of smart bins around the city, which cannot be accessed by 'bin scavengers' in search of Re-turn...
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Dublin City Council to expand 'smart bins' to stop scavenging and improve collection

Dublin City Council to expand 'smart bins' to stop scavenging and improve collection

• Dublin City Council are planning to expand the prevalence of smart bins around the city, which cannot be accessed by 'bin scavengers' in search of Re-turn bottles and cans

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Today in Dublin suburbs and commuter belt

Conditions in your area this morning.

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Overcast · High 19° · Low 15°
Wind
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Next High Tide
14:00
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Gardaí seize gun in search operation targeting organised crime in Dublin
TheJournal.ie · yesterday

Gardaí seize gun in search operation targeting organised crime in Dublin

• The intelligence led seizure occurred on Friday in the Crumlin area of the capital.

Ryanair flight met by police after disruptive passenger tears out her own hair extensions
Dublin Live · Local news · yesterday

Ryanair flight met by police after disruptive passenger tears out her own hair extensions

• Caitlin Anderson pleaded guilty to being disruptive on a Ryanair aircraft after she was involved in an altercation with another passenger and pulled out her own hair extensions

Mother and daughter killed in Cavan collision buried in same coffin as dad pays tribute to 'joyful little girl'
Dublin Live · Local news · yesterday

Mother and daughter killed in Cavan collision buried in same coffin as dad pays tribute to 'joyful little girl'

• Former journalist and writer Nell (53) and Ira (10), of Gortnacleigh, Milltown in Belturbet, Co Cavan lost their lives following the two-car collision on Friday, July 24.

Devastation after family lose home in fire as fundraiser launched
Dublin Live · Local news · yesterday

Devastation after family lose home in fire as fundraiser launched

• The blaze completely destroyed the Quinn family home and claimed most of their personal belongings, leaving them homeless

Heartache after 16-year-old boy dies in scrambler bike crash
Dublin Live · Local news · yesterday

Heartache after 16-year-old boy dies in scrambler bike crash

• Connor Magee Campbell, 16, died following a collision involving a scrambler bike and a lorry in Co Tyrone

Jail for man, 20s, who told pregnant wife he didn't care if 'the baby was dead' during attack
Dublin Live · Local news · yesterday

Jail for man, 20s, who told pregnant wife he didn't care if 'the baby was dead' during attack

• The man threatened he would throw acid in his wife's face and that the only way she was leaving him was in a coffin

Man arrested after gun and ammunition seized from home in Crumlin
Dublin Live - Dublin News · Local news · yesterday

Man arrested after gun and ammunition seized from home in Crumlin

• The operation is part of ongoing investigations targeting the activities of organised crime groups

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1.33m
08:00
▼ Low
-2.04m
14:00
▲ High
0.98m
20:00
▼ Low
-1.81m
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Fri, 14 Aug · St Andrew's Parish Church · AllEvents Dublin. Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBASun, 2 Aug · Croke Park · AllEvents Dublin. LGFA TG4 All Ireland FinalsWed, 12 Aug · Croke Park · AllEvents Dublin. Manchester United V Leeds UnitedSun, 2 Aug · Visit Wicklow events. Breathtaking Fireworks Display @ Bray SeafrontSun, 2 Aug · Visit Wicklow events. Tinahely Agricultural Show 2026
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