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July 25, 2026

'Fascinating'' Census 1926 exhibition into its final days in Naas

Good Morning Dublin Belt — 2026-07-25

Admission to the exhibition at Naas Library & Cultural Centre is free
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'Fascinating'' Census 1926 exhibition into its final days in Naas

'Fascinating'' Census 1926 exhibition into its final days in Naas

• Admission to the exhibition at Naas Library & Cultural Centre is free

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Dublin suburbs
16°C
Partly cloudy · High 21° · Low 16°
Wind
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Moderate
Next High Tide
09:00
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Local news · 12 stories

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See Nathan Carter for just €5 as country festival returns to Merrion Square
Dublin Live - What's On · today

See Nathan Carter for just €5 as country festival returns to Merrion Square

• Featuring headline acts Nathan Carter and Braden Hull, Dublin City Council Ceol Country comes to Merrion Square Park on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August

Councillors demand cohesive plan for troubled Dublin estate - 'Step up to the plate'
Dublin Live - Dublin News · today

Councillors demand cohesive plan for troubled Dublin estate - 'Step up to the plate'

• Councillors are demanding urgent action from Dublin City Council to engage with a Cabra neighbourhood, warning that €100,000 in investment has been lost to persistent anti-social behaviour and vandalism

Dublin City Council eyes direct role in delivering childcare services amid crisis
Dublin Live - Dublin News · today

Dublin City Council eyes direct role in delivering childcare services amid crisis

• While Dublin City Council has enabled childcare services for decades, a new plan aims recognise it as "critical infrastructure for a functioning city" and address systems that have become "too complex" for small and non-profit providers

Decision to reduce Local Property Tax funds for this Kildare Municipal District criticised
KildareNow · today

Decision to reduce Local Property Tax funds for this Kildare Municipal District criticised

• The reduction was voted on at the last full Kildare County Council meeting back in June

E-scooters, scramblers seized due to dangerous driving
RTE News - Dublin (regional topic) · today

E-scooters, scramblers seized due to dangerous driving

• Gardaí have seized e-scooters, e-bikes and a scrambler from people driving them dangerously in Dublin.

MetroLink, Galway ring road among fast-tracked projects
RTE News - Ireland (national/regional) · today

MetroLink, Galway ring road among fast-tracked projects

• The Government has announced a list of projects which are to be fast-tracked under new legislation which prioritises critical infrastructure, with Dublin's MetroLink and the Galway ring road among them.

Four men arrested in Wicklow after fleeing from gardaí
RTE News - Leinster (regional topic) · today

Four men arrested in Wicklow after fleeing from gardaí

• Four men who were wearing balaclavas while travelling in a car in Wicklow have been arrested after attempting to evade gardaí.

Dublin City Council slammed for ‘not taking care of Dorset Street’
Dublin Live - Dublin News · today

Dublin City Council slammed for ‘not taking care of Dorset Street’

• Dublin City Council has been accused of "not taking care of Dorset Street", with local representatives warning that a lack of cohesive planning and support has left businesses disengaged and the area looking "tackier" than it should

Concerns over falling water levels at well-known nature spot in Kildare
KildareNow · today

Concerns over falling water levels at well-known nature spot in Kildare

• The situation was highlighted at a recent Kildare County Council meeting

Trainee barrister accused of assaulting gardaí in Dublin
RTE News - Dublin (regional topic) · today

Trainee barrister accused of assaulting gardaí in Dublin

• A self-described trainee barrister has been accused of leaving a garda with a tennis ball-sized lump on his forehead in a Dublin city centre assault.

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.

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Tides · Dublin suburbs

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

03:00
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-1.24m
09:00
▲ High
0.62m
10:00
▲ High
0.62m
15:00
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-1.21m
22:00
▲ High
0.81m
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What's on: next 7 days

A quick-view of 4 priority public listings from 4 tracked events over the next 7 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

Sun, 26 Jul · Gaiety Theatre · AllEvents Dublin. Riverdance 30 - the New Generation - Early Evening Show: 5pmTue, 28 Jul · Dublin Live - What's On. GAZE Film Festival announces 2026 line-up stacked with Irish talentFri, 31 Jul · Visit Wicklow events. Bray Air Display 2026Sat, 25 Jul · Visit Wicklow events. Chrome The Classic Car & Bike Show
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