The needs of 'commuters versus community' lie at the heart of Dublin's growth

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        September 12, 2026

The needs of 'commuters versus community' lie at the heart of Dublin's growth

Good Morning Dublin Belt — 2026-09-12

Dublin businesses are expressing growing concern that city infrastructure, specifically housing and transport, is struggling to keep up with the demands of...
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The needs of 'commuters versus community' lie at the heart of Dublin's growth
• Dublin businesses are expressing growing concern that city infrastructure, specifically housing and transport, is struggling to keep up with the demands of a growing economy
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RTE News - Dublin (regional topic) · yesterday
Dublin 4 could become 'Las Vegas', planning appeal says
• Plans by a fee-paying school in Dublin for a new floodlighting system for playing pitches have been stalled due to residents' concerns for the Light-bellied Brent Goose and "the Las Vegasification of St Michael's".
RTE News - Ireland (national/regional) · yesterday
Secret report says gun could have been stolen from Kildare gardaí
• Gardaí suspected that a pump-action shotgun seized from criminals in 2023 was stolen from Kildare gardaí.
Dublin Live - Dublin News · Local news · yesterday
Public invited to contribute ideas for next Dublin Biodiversity Action Plan
• Dublin City Council's Local Biodiversity Action Plan guides policies and strategies for nature conservation, restoration and community action, with the public invited to have their say at various community consultations this Autumn
TheJournal.ie · National news · yesterday
Planning permission granted for Ireland’s newest train station
• It is to be located near the site of the historic Blackpool Station in Cork, and bounded by Dublin Hill Road and Redforge Road.
TheJournal.ie · National news · yesterday
Trump's Qatari-donated Air Force One is coming to Dublin, it's had a ropey start to its service
• From ethical to security concerns, it hasn’t been plain flying.
The Greystones Guide (Wicklow) · Local news · yesterday
A State Of Interdependence
• TASC's 25-year study of inequality in Ireland
The Greystones Guide (Wicklow) · Local news · yesterday
Greystones Would Appear To Be Sophie’s Choice
• Ms Winkleman talks to us about The ITAV Effect
KildareNow · Local news · 2 days ago
Planning for major improvements at Hawkfield lodged with Kildare Co Council
• All-weather full sized and juvenile pitches and more improvements boost
KildareNow · Local news · 2 days ago
Kildare authors and illustrators feature among best Irish titles of 2026
• The talented artists and authors feature in a new free guide which was launched by Children’s Books Ireland
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Tides · Dublin suburbs
Tide times shown in local time. Source: Open-Meteo Marine.
06:00
▼ Low
-2.37m
13:00
▲ High
1.5m
18:00
▼ Low
-2.08m
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12 Sep · Pillo Hotel Ashbourne2026 Conscious Concert International Conference #DeeperDive15 Sep · 3Olympia TheatreAnastacia12 Sep · DV8 Bar & VenueBark and Bone - Puppy x Furry Social Club: September 12th: kink|dance|play18 Sep · St Andrew's Parish Church, 44 Westland Row, Dublin 2Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA | Dublin20 Sep · Peadar BrownsCeltic v Rangers@Peadars12 Sep · RDS Hall 1 (Main Hall)Collector Con Ireland18 Sep · Ireland (Republic of Ireland)Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir 202618 Sep · The Sugar ClubCulture Night Party w/ Lavery, Avenue 68, Alannah Thornburgh, Pablo Santo +20 Sep · Drop Dead TwiceDate My Mate | Powerpoint Night | 21- 35 years16 Sep · Olympia TheatreDeath Cab for Cutie in Dublin18 Sep · The Button FactoryDJ Seinfeld, Beyond The Pale in Dublin14 & 17 Sep · Button FactoryDublin Freshers Black Monday 2026 - Presented by WKD12 Sep · 23 Kildare StDublin Ghost Hunt: Outdoor Escape Game12 Sep · Merrion Square WestDublin Kids Quest: Superhero Scavenger Hunt for Ages 4–812 Sep · House DublinDublin Singles Summer Party & BBQ (1 MALE TICKET LEFT)15 Sep · Starts at Dtwo Nightclub and includes multiple venues in a tourDublins Biggest Welcome Party// The Mile Freshers Pub Golf 2026 - - Presented by WKD20 Sep · The Grand SocialEimear Crehan Grá Mór 2026: Even More Grá18 Sep at 10:30 · Chillers On The GreenFreshers Bollywood Night at Chillers On The Green with 500+ Capacity14 Sep · Twenty Two NightclubFreshers Opening Party @ Twenty Two, Dublin19 Sep · O'Reilly TheatreHarsh Oullas by Harsh Gujral17 Sep · National Concert Hall, Dublin, IrelandHothouse Flowers @ NCH Landmarks • National Concert Hall, Dublin | Ireland22 Sep · Croke Park Hogan SuiteIASA Career Expo 202625 Sep · Draíocht, The Blanchardstown Centre, Blanchardstown, Ireland Dublin 15Jarlath Regan: Gas Man12 Sep · O'Reilly TheatreKANAN GILL: NOT THIS AGAIN – LIVE IN DUBLIN19 Sep · Arthur’s Blues & Jazz ClubKat Eaton12 Sep · Button FactoryKRS One Live in Dublin22 Sep · National StadiumLoreen in Dublin22 Sep · National StadiumLoreen: The Wildfire Tour15 Sep · Bord Gais Energy TheatreMatilda the Musical (Touring)12 Sep · The National StadiumMexican Day 2026 | National Stadium | Dublin13 Sep · 3Olympia TheatreMichael Starring Ben | Dublin24 Sep · The HelixNEW DATE TBC - An Evening with Celtic Legends at The Helix, Dublin17 Sep · The Wild Duck DublinNo Small Talk Dating - Dublin (25-45)18 Sep · O'Reilly TheatreThe Jury Experience - The Killer AI12–13 Sep · Dalymount Park, Dublin, Ireland Dublin 7The Last Days of Dalymount: John Francis Flynn & Bricknasty25 Sep · OpiumU2 Tribute ZOOROPA at OPIUM LIVE - U2 Fan Festival U25016 Sep · 35 Liffey St. Lower, North City, Dublin 1, D01 C3N0UCD Surf Freshers Night Out14 Sep · 3ArenaUp Close With Oprah Winfrey23 Sep · 3Olympia TheatreUrzila Carlson - Fatty On a Yacht22 Sep at 06:00 · 3ArenaWestlife12 Sep · 3ArenaWestlife 25 - The Anniversary World Tour19 & 25 SepLaughter Lounge - Friday, 25th September 202618 SepOpen-Air Cinema: How To Train Your Dragon13 Sep at 19:00Crash Ensemble – Everything is Connected by Ed Bennet19 Sep at 20:00The Illegals with Niamh Kavanagh20 Sep at 13:00Wedding Showcase19 SepAshford Beekeeping Association County Wicklow – Annual Honey Festival 202618 SepExperience Culture Night in Wicklow20–21 SepGreenan Maze host Heritage Skills Festival 202625 SepTime Running Out this Season to Experience Wicklow Town Heritage Trail
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Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown fact 255: Dundrum sits inside the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council orbit; south Dublin coastal and foothill communities connect to the wider belt by routes such as the N11. It is part of the Good Morning Dublin Belt coverage map because its daily life is tied to Dublin jobs, schools, transport and services. This is the leap-year reserve entry for the local fact calendar.
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