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August 11, 2026

New Go-Ahead depot in Dublin 15 set to 'improve current bus capacity'

Good Morning Dublin Belt — 2026-08-11
The depot will support future roll-out of the BusConnects Network Redesign, as Go-Ahead will increase from 30 Outer Dublin Metropolitan Area routes to 66
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New Go-Ahead depot in Dublin 15 set to 'improve current bus capacity'

New Go-Ahead depot in Dublin 15 set to 'improve current bus capacity'

• The depot will support future roll-out of the BusConnects Network Redesign, as Go-Ahead will increase from 30 Outer Dublin Metropolitan Area routes to 66

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Applications to open for 40 'affordable' one-bed Stillorgan apartments priced from €255k
TheJournal.ie · yesterday

Applications to open for 40 'affordable' one-bed Stillorgan apartments priced from €255k

• Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council said the new development “offers modern apartment living” in one of south Dublin’s most desirable neighbourhoods.

Do Not Swim notice issued for Malahide Beach
Dublin Live - Dublin News · yesterday

Do Not Swim notice issued for Malahide Beach

• Fingal County Council issued the ban on Monday evening, stating that it will remain in place for at least three days

Elderly female cyclist, 80s, seriously injured after being struck by truck in Kildare
Dublin Live - Dublin News · yesterday

Elderly female cyclist, 80s, seriously injured after being struck by truck in Kildare

• Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward as they continue their investigations

Court orders school to keep account for student refunds
RTE News - Ireland (national/regional) · yesterday

Court orders school to keep account for student refunds

• Erin College, a school which has English teaching outlets in Dublin and Cork, has been ordered by the High Court to maintain an "untouchable bank account" for the protection of refunds of fees paid up front by foreign students who have been unable to obtain visas to attend classes here.

Martin and Roman's Irish Road Trip filming locations as stars explore Dublin's beauty
Dublin Live RSS feed · yesterday

Martin and Roman's Irish Road Trip filming locations as stars explore Dublin's beauty

• Famous father and son duo Martin and Roman Kemp are on the road exploring Dublin's most stunning sights.

LATEST: Woman in 80s with serious injuries after Kildare collision
KildareNow · yesterday

LATEST: Woman in 80s with serious injuries after Kildare collision

• The road remains closed pending a technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators

Government accused of using Climate Act as 'scapegoat for years of political failure'
Dublin Live - Dublin News · Local news · yesterday

Government accused of using Climate Act as 'scapegoat for years of political failure'

• Green Party Councillor Hazel Chu has blasted Minister Jack Chambers for comments stating NGOs have "weaponised" the Climate Act and delayed infrastructure - she claims government is simply shifting blame for "decades of planning failures"

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