Dublin councillors spar over social housing 'saturation point' in Ballyfermot

• News of 114 additional social housing units in Ballyfermot had Councillor Vincent Jackson questioning if Dublin City Council are biting off more than they can chew when it comes to overseeing "proper estate management"

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Dublin Live - Dublin News · yesterday Coombe Hospital marks 200 years of healthcare with new 'Born in Dublin' exhibit • Born in Dublin: 200 Years of The Coombe Hospital has launched at the Little Museum of Dublin, a fascinating exhibition that stands as just one of the iconic hospital's bicentenary celebrations

Dublin Live · today Philip Cairns: Gardai examining new information about missing Dublin schoolboy on 40th anniversary • Philip Cairns disappeared as he walked from home to his school, Coláiste Éanna, in Rathfarnham

Dublin Live - Dublin News · yesterday Public urgent to report bonfire materials as Halloween stockpiling surges • Dublin City Council is calling on the public to report stockpiled bonfire materials in the lead-up to Halloween

KildareNow RSS feed · yesterday 'Controlled electrical stimuli' for sheep in Kildare suggested • The dilemma of sheep straying was raised at a recent Kildare County Council meeting

Dublin Live · yesterday Crack cocaine addict knocked garda unconscious with headbutt in Dublin courtroom • Gardai were removing Jason Gumble (33) from Dublin District Court after a failed application for bail when Gumble lunged at Garda Conor O'Dwyer

Irish Independent - main RSS · Local news · today Government scrambles to distance itself from ad telling grandparents not to hug grandchildren • Social Democrats TD says Justice Minister’s intervention in Dublin Rape Crisis Centre content sets ‘dangerous precedent’

KildareNow RSS feed · Local news · yesterday Skate park and greenway sought near Kildare-based GAA club and business park • The local representative who proposed the idea admitted that she was ‘disappointed’ with Kildare County Council’s response

TheJournal.ie · National news · yesterday Dublin-based Sinn Féin TD is chair of charity at centre of garda money laundering probe • Gardaí recovered luxury items valued at around €290,000 during searches in recent days.

The Greystones Guide (Wicklow) · Local news · yesterday The Greystones Love Connection In Trebujena • Scholarship awards launched in memory of Belén Arana

RTE News - Dublin (regional topic) · Local news · yesterday Man who threw roof tiles at gardaí during standoff jailed • A former lighting technician for film and TV who spent four hours on a roof during a standoff with the Armed Support Unit has been jailed for two-and-a-half years.

RTE News - Dublin (regional topic) · Local news · yesterday Sakila died from number of factors, inquest hears • A man who became unresponsive while being detained by security staff in Dublin city centre died from a number of factors after being restrained in a prone position, an inquest has heard.

The Greystones Guide (Wicklow) · Local news · 3 days ago He’s Just A Poe Boy • Edgar Allan Poe comes to Belmont Demesne

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24 Oct · Soho Dublin+35 Nostalgic Day Time Event: LETS DANCE

31 Oct · National Concert Hall, Dublin, IrelandA Little Fright Music

26 Oct · Kilkenny, IrelandA SAMHAIN SPECTACLE IN FLAME & SOUND WITH KÍLA

28 Oct · The National StadiumAlceu Valença in Dublin

31 Oct · Block.block: Spray & OR:LA

25 Oct at 10:00 · National Stadium, DublinBONEY M. - Live in Dublin - National Stadium - by Selective Memory

27 Oct · 3Olympia TheatreBrandon Flowers in Dublin

30 Oct · St Andrew's Parish ChurchCandlelight: Disney Love Songs

30 Oct · St Andrew's Parish ChurchCandlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson

1 Nov · Vicar StreetChristy Moore

27 Oct · National StadiumDizzee Rascal in Dublin

25 Oct · Irish Life Dublin MarathonDublin City Marathon - October 25th 2026 - Join Team OCF - Places available

29 Oct; 1 Nov · LoSt LaNeDublin Sensual Festival SBK 2026 - Closing 3rd Edition

29 Oct · Soho DublinDublin Student Halloween Party @ SoHo | €4 Drinks | 2000s Y2K Night

30 Oct at 19:26 · Button FactoryEncore halloween edition - special guest 19:26

29 Oct · 3Olympia TheatreFoy Vance in Dublin

23 Oct · Crowne Plaza Northwood Park, Santry Demesne, Dublin Ireland 9Gaelcon 2026 (our 38th year)

25 Oct · Gen BarHALLOWEEN MASK PARTY SPECIAL SUN. 25TH OCT. at GEN BAR DUBLIN

31 Oct · Howth Castle EstateHooks & Reels Samhain at the Castle

23 Oct · Church of Scientology & Community Centre of DublinIreland's Greatest Talent Season 3 - Dublin's Diwali

24 Oct · 3ArenaJazzy in Dublin

31 Oct · Pavilion TheatreJessica Jog in Dún Laoghaire

24 Oct · The Purty KitchenKíLA + Support from C Faoi Thrí - Live at The Purty Kitchen

2 Nov · 3ArenaKorn + Architects + Youth Code

2 Nov · 3ArenaKorn in Dublin

23, 24 & 30 Oct · Laughter LoungeLaughter Lounge - Friday, 23rd October 2026

25 Oct · Maldron Hotel TallaghtOver30sClub Rave To The Grave / Tallaght Dublin

25 Oct · Laughter LoungePaddy McDonnell: Gout's Out

27 Oct · Vicar StreetRichard Ayoade: Afterthoughts

29 Oct · National StadiumSaint Levant - AFANDI WORLD TOUR

30 Oct · The Workman's Club, DublinSo Fetch - 2000s Halloween Party (Dublin)

25 Oct · The Sugar ClubThe Blue Mist 2026

24 Oct · Dublin Royal Convention CentreThe Emerald Card Show - 2026

29 Oct · Trinity Bar & VenueThe Fright Crawl | Dublin Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Thursday, October 29

31 Oct · Fitzsimons Temple BarThe Fright Crawl | Dublin Halloween Day Bar Crawl 2026 | Sat, Oct 31

30 Oct · Trinity Bar & VenueThe Fright Crawl | Dublin Hottest Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Fri, Oct 30

31 Oct · Trinity Bar & VenueThe Fright Crawl | Dublin's #1 Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Sat, Oct 31

28 Oct · SOHOThe Official Dublin Student Halloween Ball 2026

31 Oct · 3ArenaThe Script - The Man In The Arena Tour

28 Oct · 3ArenaThe Strokes - Reality Awaits

29 Oct · National Gallery of IrelandThursday Lates: Hilma af Klint

30 Oct at 11:00Children’s Halloween Art Workshop

25 Oct at 21:00Frank Cox Fundraiser in aid of Newbridge Cancer Support Group

24 Oct–27 Oct at 09:00Halloween Extravaganza at The Irish National Stud & Gardens

24 Oct–1 NovHalloween Happenings 2026 – Lullymore

29 Oct at 16:00Halloween Outdoor Movie Night at the Court Yard Hotel

25 Oct–30 Oct at 10:00Halloween Spooktacular

30 Oct at 20:00Ken O’ Sullivan – Stories From The Sea

23 Oct at 20:00Music Network Presents Bill Laurance

31 Oct–1 Nov at 21:00Newbridge Samhain Festival

31 Oct at 21:00Practical Magic Halloween Party

26 Oct–31 Oct at 12:00Spooky Bargetrip – Halloween Special

31 Oct at 20:00The Last Witch Bridget Cleary

29 Oct at 20:00The Zombie Monologues

31 OctWHATS GOING ON THIS HALLOWEEN – WICKLOW

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