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Darkness into Light in pictures: Thousands take part in predawn walk to raise funds for Pieta
Walks took place at several locations across the country where participants walked 5km as the sun rose
Micheál Martin has never stayed overnight in official Taoiseach residence
Leo Varadkar stayed at Steward’s Lodge in the Phoenix Park 119 times during his time in office
Owner-occupiers snap up four commercial units at Phoenix Park Racecourse
All four premises sold for above guide price following competitive bidding process
When the 46A ends in two weeks I will say goodbye to those first feelings of freedom and adulthood
A month after we thought we were saying farewell for good, the poor 46A is still traversing Dublin city, handbag in hand and mortified about all the fuss
Historic Phoenix Park gate to be reinstated this month after lorry damage
The 190-year-old Cabra Gate was damaged last September by a Dublin City Council lorry
Goodbye to the 46A: End of legendary Dublin bus route made famous in song
The bus memorialised by Bagatelle, which runs from Phoenix Park to Dún Laoghaire, is a cross-section of the city, geographically and socially. It will soon be replaced by a 24-hour service
Cork teen who went to friends’ aid in swimming tragedy receives State’s highest bravery award
David Akar from Togher in Cork city honoured with citation and gold medal
Ireland weather: why is it so mild at the moment?
High pressure is causing very mild winds from the south and southwest, making it feel more like summer than autumn
Settlement of €17,500 approved for girl whose arm was impaled on Phoenix Park railings
Girl suffered significant trauma and developed anxiety about hospitals and doctors which made her post-accident care exceptionally difficult, court hears
Nordic walking in Phoenix Park: ‘You burn up to 40% more calories compared to normal walking’
It’s like walking on all fours. And the vibration of the poles is good for your bones. The sociable activity can also be suitable for people recovering from health problems
Phoenix Park gate restored in €800,000 project damaged after being hit by council truck
‘Structural integrity’ of 190-year-old Cabra Gate ‘compromised’ following incident
Creating ‘diverse, open and welcoming platform’ a key aim for Culture Night 2024
Arts Council hopes people will engage more in local projects after experiencing some of 1,700 free events nationwide later this month
Sulky racers in Phoenix Park reported to Garda
‘A disaster waiting to happen’: Woman says racing with horse-drawn devices is a danger to young and old, dogs, walkers and disabled persons
Man who rammed van into State buildings suffered ‘delusional fantasies’, court told
David O’Callaghan (40) appeared in court on Saturday charged with five counts of criminal damage to gates
Looking for family activities for the summer? Here are some budget-friendly options
Whether you are caring for your children this summer, or paying someone else to do it, childcare is hitting your household finances
Asylum seeker camp in Dublin’s Phoenix Park cleared
Some 2,350 asylum-seeking men are homeless and awaiting accommodation
Man charged with brandishing hammer in Phoenix Park denies ‘attack on the gay community’
Reece Murphy, of Rowlagh Avenue, Clondalkin, appeared before Dublin District Court on Monday
Man charged in relation to alleged violent disorder involving group of gay men in Phoenix Park
Gay man involved said he and two friends were ‘hunted’ by a group of men with knives
Three gay men ‘hunted’ in Phoenix Park by six men with knives in ‘shocking’ incident
Fine Gael Senator says far too many attacks on people because of sexuality by those who ‘do not accept’ equality
Phoenix Park deers’ behaviour ‘altered by people feeding them chocolate and crisps’
Stags fed low-quality food have smaller antlers, impacting their mating success, according to UCD study
Well-designed apartments with courtyards beside Phoenix Park from €385,000
One- two- and three-bedroom apartments available at Flynn and O’Flaherty development
Bloom 2024: Country’s biggest gardening event expects to welcome 100,000 visitors
From encouraging biodiversity in new housing estates to raising awareness around fostering, festival has wide array of clever designs
‘Worst morning of my life’ – Alison Healy on tricky tourists
One disgruntled visitor described the Phoenix Park as ‘just grass, grass, grass’
John Moran changes his tune on lobbying as he runs for Limerick mayor
Web Summit’s Lobbying Register absence; why Simon Harris won’t lodge in the Phoenix Park; and more bad news for EV drivers
Future Irish cities: Tomorrow’s Dublin or Limerick will be clean and green, not noisy and grey
We need more than apologetically modest green visions when reimagining our towns and cities
‘It is our dream home’: one couple’s 15-month labour of love to transform a 1970s house
Nolan's maximised their home’s corner location, embracing colour and textures to create warm family space
Beef back on the menu as Taoiseach has lunch with Chinese PM
Li Qiang and Leo Varadkar tucked in to roast Irish Hereford beef sirloin - a sure sign that China was ready to reopen its market for Irish beef
Taggart’s plan to build homes on parks should be scrutinised by Land Development Agency
Proposal involves setting aside 10 per cent of major public parks in Dublin to provide housing for key workers
Chapelizod modular ‘rapid build’ homes completed after six years
Springvale apartment complex cost €26 million and was beset by delays
A life’s cycle – Frank McNally on the death of Olympian Willie Dunne
The passing of Willie coincided with the passing of former Irish Times picture editor, Peter Thursfield
Ban on condoms and same-sex relationships ‘paralysed’ Ireland’s response to Aids, says Varadkar
New monument in Dublin’s Phoenix Park remembers those affected by the virus
Record-breaking September temperatures in many parts of Ireland
September 7th was the hottest September day in several stations
2020 was wetter and warmer than usual
Dry spring coincided with first lockdown but summer was a disappointment
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