![A traffic jam of vehicles queued up to refuel from a petrol station in Beirut, Lebanon in July. Photograph: Marwan Tahtah/Getty A traffic jam of vehicles queued up to refuel from a petrol station in Beirut, Lebanon in July. Photograph: Marwan Tahtah/Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4728498.1636909952!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Asia-Pacific
- November 14, 2021, 17:13
For years, government policies made Lebanese capital inhospitable for cyclists
![Ireland’s David McClure waits to hear the results of his first heat in the men’s finals of the European freestyle kayak championships in Vaires-sur-Marne, France, on Saturday. Screengrab: SportenFrance Ireland’s David McClure waits to hear the results of his first heat in the men’s finals of the European freestyle kayak championships in Vaires-sur-Marne, France, on Saturday. Screengrab: SportenFrance](/polopoly_fs/1.4696323.1633795094!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Sport
- October 9, 2021, 16:58
David McClure and Aoife Hanrahan finish first and third at Vaires-sur-Marne, France
![Aer Lingus said it is now contacting customers to advise them of their options for refund or re-booking. Aer Lingus said it is now contacting customers to advise them of their options for refund or re-booking.](/polopoly_fs/1.4591914.1623517211!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Transport & Tourism
- June 12, 2021, 08:49
‘Wake up’ to Irish aviation crisis, Government urged as Stobart Air ceases trading
![The Poolbeg chimney stacks have become an inconic feature in the Dublin skyline. Photograph: iStock The Poolbeg chimney stacks have become an inconic feature in the Dublin skyline. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4504582.1615227349!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 9, 2021, 03:45
Medium-term maintenance programme for structures to cost several million euro
![Dublin City Council said it was not possible to clean service bottle banks each day because of the sheer amount of glass being recycled. Photograph: Enda O’Dowd Dublin City Council said it was not possible to clean service bottle banks each day because of the sheer amount of glass being recycled. Photograph: Enda O’Dowd](/polopoly_fs/1.4489385.1613717204!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- February 19, 2021, 06:47
City council identifies problems with textile recycling during Covid-19 pandemic
![From left, volunteers Eoghan Crowe, Daire Madden, Alan Grealish, Betty Hernon and Rob Munn meet up before patrolling Galway’s waterways in the city. Photograph: Joe O’Shaughnessy From left, volunteers Eoghan Crowe, Daire Madden, Alan Grealish, Betty Hernon and Rob Munn meet up before patrolling Galway’s waterways in the city. Photograph: Joe O’Shaughnessy](/polopoly_fs/1.4454693.1610300002!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Social Affairs
- January 11, 2021, 02:47
‘A staggering amount of deaths on the river are accidental’, say Claddagh Watch volunteers
![About 21,000 steel and concrete pillboxes were built each year from 1975 until 1983, when the “bunkerisation of Albania” concluded. Photograph: Getty About 21,000 steel and concrete pillboxes were built each year from 1975 until 1983, when the “bunkerisation of Albania” concluded. Photograph: Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4429044.1607273769!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- December 6, 2020, 16:57
Tirana Letter: Construction of cold war shelters killed more than they ever protected
![The HSE received an average of 48 reports a month concerning food establishments in March, April, May and June. Photograph: iStock The HSE received an average of 48 reports a month concerning food establishments in March, April, May and June. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4342221.1598795971!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Consumer
- September 30, 2020, 01:00
Restaurants association says businesses should not have to bear sole responsibility for policing diners
![Full rubbish bins in Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Full rubbish bins in Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4313751.1595763003!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- July 26, 2020, 08:00
Lockdown sees ‘three-fold increase’ in the amount of waste left in public parks
![A bicycle with a tag on its back wheel indicating that a Dublin City Council official considers it abandoned: Photograph: Dan Griffin A bicycle with a tag on its back wheel indicating that a Dublin City Council official considers it abandoned: Photograph: Dan Griffin](/polopoly_fs/1.4251903.1589308693!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- May 13, 2020, 01:37
Roads and Traffic directive has warranted removal of 173 bikes in city’s southeast
![Cry of the Curlew: an increasingly rare sighting over Dublin. Photograph: Getty Cry of the Curlew: an increasingly rare sighting over Dublin. Photograph: Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4244634.1588607493!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- May 5, 2020, 03:08
Wicklow ideal to restore habitats and woodland but destruction is extensive, says author
![Kaliningrad city street: the isolated, former Prussian stronghold, founded by Teutonic Knights in the 13th century was taken over by the Soviets in 1945. Photograph: Michal Fludra/NurPhoto Kaliningrad city street: the isolated, former Prussian stronghold, founded by Teutonic Knights in the 13th century was taken over by the Soviets in 1945. Photograph: Michal Fludra/NurPhoto](/polopoly_fs/1.4106216.1575576793!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- December 5, 2019, 20:15
Kaliningrad Letter: Eight-day e-visa to an oblast does little to make your trip easy
![Car-free day: An estimated 21,000 people attended the event on September 22nd in Dublin. Photograph: Tom Honan /The Irish Times Car-free day: An estimated 21,000 people attended the event on September 22nd in Dublin. Photograph: Tom Honan /The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4093600.1574618043!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- November 25, 2019, 01:23
Minutes of council meeting suggest further traffic-free days will not be held
![The council said GDPR regulations barred them from releasing the names of the candidates who were fined. File photographL Joe Humphreys The council said GDPR regulations barred them from releasing the names of the candidates who were fined. File photographL Joe Humphreys](/polopoly_fs/1.4078261.1573394274!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- November 10, 2019, 13:58
Dublin City Council issued 232 fines for material put up too early or left up too long
![UK prime minister Boris Johnson gesturing while answering questions on the proroguing of parliament in the House of Commons on Wednesday. Photograph: Getty Images UK prime minister Boris Johnson gesturing while answering questions on the proroguing of parliament in the House of Commons on Wednesday. Photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4031174.1569499028!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- UK
- September 26, 2019, 11:13
Some of the worst moments from one of angriest days in British parliament in memory
![Frances Mackey and Jacqui McElhinney, part of whose garden at their Royal Canal Way cottage is due to be taken from them to build a new section of the MetroLink railway. Photograph: Crispin Rodwell for the Irish Times Frances Mackey and Jacqui McElhinney, part of whose garden at their Royal Canal Way cottage is due to be taken from them to build a new section of the MetroLink railway. Photograph: Crispin Rodwell for the Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.3980964.1565284011!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- August 9, 2019, 03:00
A couple’s garden by Dublin’s Royal Canal will lose 18m – and a lot of wildlife habitat
![Cigarette litter is six times more prevalent than sweet wrapper litter. Photograph: Getty Images Cigarette litter is six times more prevalent than sweet wrapper litter. Photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.3954729.1562920051!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- July 12, 2019, 09:27
Pedestrians and motorists are the worst offenders, according to monitoring body
![People enoying sunny weather along the Grand Canal in Dublin in May 2016. Photograph: Cyril Byrne People enoying sunny weather along the Grand Canal in Dublin in May 2016. Photograph: Cyril Byrne](/polopoly_fs/1.3941797.1561815702!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- June 30, 2019, 07:00
Waterways Ireland received complaints after specimen trees removed at Charlemont Mall
![Martina and Gary 2019: everlasting symbols of affection are facing the axe. Photograph: Dan Griffin Martina and Gary 2019: everlasting symbols of affection are facing the axe. Photograph: Dan Griffin](/polopoly_fs/1.3928572.1560792505!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- June 18, 2019, 00:52
Moves to protect bridges from burden of metallic symbols of lasting affection
![A slide from a 2017 Eir presentation on digital kiosks. Photograph: Dublin City Council A slide from a 2017 Eir presentation on digital kiosks. Photograph: Dublin City Council](/polopoly_fs/1.3923293.1560345925!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- June 13, 2019, 07:02
City council says new units could have wifi hotspots and dynamic digital screens
![The refurbished 1920s telephone box which once stood on Parkgate Street, Dublin. Photograph: Eir The refurbished 1920s telephone box which once stood on Parkgate Street, Dublin. Photograph: Eir](/polopoly_fs/1.3921070.1560185789!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- June 10, 2019, 17:56
Campaigner says many attractive fixtures of the city’s northside have been removed
![Local litter wardens obtained contact details from supermarkets and so they can inform them of any trolleys they find. Photograph: Getty Local litter wardens obtained contact details from supermarkets and so they can inform them of any trolleys they find. Photograph: Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.3873999.1556370789!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- April 27, 2019, 14:13
Dublin councillor highlights large number of abandoned shopping trollies in the city
![The process from removal to replanting may take up to 3-5 years because sufficient time needs to elapse to allow breakdown of residual underground root material. Photograph: Getty The process from removal to replanting may take up to 3-5 years because sufficient time needs to elapse to allow breakdown of residual underground root material. Photograph: Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.3849331.1554369934!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- April 4, 2019, 10:19
Residents of estate complain about 50 tree stumps in their area
![Volunteers from A Way to Happiness carry out clean up work in the Guild Street area of Dublin’s north inner city. Photograph: Dublin City Council Volunteers from A Way to Happiness carry out clean up work in the Guild Street area of Dublin’s north inner city. Photograph: Dublin City Council](/polopoly_fs/1.3835086.1553289603!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 22, 2019, 11:43
City council report praises group’s efforts but tactics are questioned by anti-cult organisation
![A councillor said the situation in Temple Bar is becomming intolerable with walking tours. A councillor said the situation in Temple Bar is becomming intolerable with walking tours.](/polopoly_fs/1.3812537.1551534226!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 2, 2019, 13:43
Councillor calls for problem to be addressed in areas such as Temple Bar before summer
![A member of the graffiti collective Subset works on a mural in Smithfield, Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill A member of the graffiti collective Subset works on a mural in Smithfield, Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill](/polopoly_fs/1.3794971.1550222030!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- February 15, 2019, 09:14
Artist collective asked that member wore mask during Dublin event
![“When teenagers meet in playgrounds they are accused of loitering, of taking over and of rowdiness.” Photograph: Getty “When teenagers meet in playgrounds they are accused of loitering, of taking over and of rowdiness.” Photograph: Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.3754689.1547206078!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- January 11, 2019, 10:41
Dublin council study finds teens feel excluded from public places
![More than 50 sign poles have been removed from Dublin city since 2016 More than 50 sign poles have been removed from Dublin city since 2016](/polopoly_fs/1.3740986.1545583442!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- December 23, 2018, 16:43
Audit using GPS co-ordinates to take place next year to identify all unnecessary poles
![Deliveroo, which works with about 600 restaurants in Dublin, said it takes concerns raised by elected representatives extremely seriously. Deliveroo, which works with about 600 restaurants in Dublin, said it takes concerns raised by elected representatives extremely seriously.](/polopoly_fs/1.3720220.1543950811!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- December 5, 2018, 01:00
Workers use footpaths and one-way streets recklessly, claims Cllr Mannix Flynn
![A Green Party councillor wants the “green man” time extended at pedestrian crossings. Photograph: Dan Griffin A Green Party councillor wants the “green man” time extended at pedestrian crossings. Photograph: Dan Griffin](/polopoly_fs/1.3697424.1542219550!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- November 14, 2018, 10:44
Ciarán Cuffe argued longer crossing period better for Dublin’s vulnerable pedestrians
![The toilets are on a traffic island in Dublin’s Liberties. Photograph: Dan Griffin The toilets are on a traffic island in Dublin’s Liberties. Photograph: Dan Griffin](/polopoly_fs/1.3686169.1541360498!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- November 5, 2018, 00:58
The building could go to market early next year, says Dublin City Council
![David Boland (34) who was fatally stabbed in Athy, Co Kildare on Thursday. Photograph via Facebook David Boland (34) who was fatally stabbed in Athy, Co Kildare on Thursday. Photograph via Facebook](/polopoly_fs/1.3685612.1541245188!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Crime & Law
- November 3, 2018, 11:28
Another male in his 20s still detained in Naas Garda station over fatal attack
![Dublin City Council says many of its complexes are located near to canals/rivers, the natural habitat of rodents. Photograph: iStock Dublin City Council says many of its complexes are located near to canals/rivers, the natural habitat of rodents. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.3657163.1539090562!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- October 10, 2018, 00:17
Increase in fast-food outlets and building work disturbing nests adds to rodent problem
![The car park at Strasburg Terrace near Irishtown, Dublin. Photograph: Cyril Byrne The car park at Strasburg Terrace near Irishtown, Dublin. Photograph: Cyril Byrne](/polopoly_fs/1.3625281.1536656046!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- September 11, 2018, 09:55
Strasburg Terrace residents say mobile app has directed 100 motorhomes their way
![A street in Dublin with a number of “sandwich board” advertising signs A street in Dublin with a number of “sandwich board” advertising signs](/polopoly_fs/1.3593523.1533998466!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- August 11, 2018, 15:39
Dublin City Council makes 400 inspections regarding unauthorised signs
![The bench, as shown on Google Maps before it was destroyed. The bench, as shown on Google Maps before it was destroyed.](/polopoly_fs/1.3570068.1531996457!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Offbeat
- July 19, 2018, 10:20
Gardaí investigating after seat unpopular with businesses was destroyed
![The NTA said the new Luas service improved with the introduction of longer trams. The NTA said the new Luas service improved with the introduction of longer trams.](/polopoly_fs/1.3541910.1529871887!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- June 24, 2018, 13:14
Cyclists complain about broken bones following crashes on light rail tracks
![Harry Crosbie oversees the placement The Three Bears sculpture by artist Patrick O’Reilly at the Point in 2009. Photograph: David Sleator Harry Crosbie oversees the placement The Three Bears sculpture by artist Patrick O’Reilly at the Point in 2009. Photograph: David Sleator](/polopoly_fs/1.3493558.1526204708!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Offbeat
- May 13, 2018, 10:46
Dublin City Council recommends declining Harry Crosbie’s offer of loan of sculpture
![Opium closed for a number of months last year for a large refurbishment. Photograph: Google Maps Opium closed for a number of months last year for a large refurbishment. Photograph: Google Maps](/polopoly_fs/1.3464554.1523984300!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- April 17, 2018, 14:11
Council says work on Opium’s glass roof and smoking area does not have planning permission
![Cyclists have said vehicles parking on cycle lanes remains a huge problem. Cyclists have said vehicles parking on cycle lanes remains a huge problem.](/polopoly_fs/1.3449089.1522754110!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- April 3, 2018, 12:15
Number of fines for bikes breaking red lights and using pedestrian streets doubles
![Traditionally Dublin City Council provides litter bins where all waste is mixed. Traditionally Dublin City Council provides litter bins where all waste is mixed.](/polopoly_fs/1.3447474.1522607464!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- April 1, 2018, 19:15
City council analysis on the use of recycling bins returns disappointing waste results
![Pouring a pint of Guinness: the two-part pour is a cod. Photograph: Dara MacDonaill Pouring a pint of Guinness: the two-part pour is a cod. Photograph: Dara MacDonaill](/polopoly_fs/1.3436705.1522152631!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Life & Style
- March 31, 2018, 06:00
Sound Off: It doesn’t matter how you put stout into a glass, the result is the same
![Mulligan’s of Poolbeg Street, Dublin, in 1953. Irish pubs have been closed on Good Friday since 1927. Mulligan’s of Poolbeg Street, Dublin, in 1953. Irish pubs have been closed on Good Friday since 1927.](/polopoly_fs/1.3445547.1522407031!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 30, 2018, 11:16
Newspaper editorial praises minister for tackling Ireland’s ‘greatest menace’
![Repair works could not take place for some time on a section of rail line in Dublin because of discarded syringes in the area. Photograph: Getty Repair works could not take place for some time on a section of rail line in Dublin because of discarded syringes in the area. Photograph: Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.3432944.1521487116!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 20, 2018, 00:07
Work eventually took place on track near Royal Canal after Irish Rail liaised with clinic
![A competitor takes part in the Nile River Festival 2018 on the Nile Special wave in Uganda. A new dam will flood the wave by the end of the year. Photograph: Dan Griffin A competitor takes part in the Nile River Festival 2018 on the Nile Special wave in Uganda. A new dam will flood the wave by the end of the year. Photograph: Dan Griffin](/polopoly_fs/1.3432468.1521451481!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Africa
- March 19, 2018, 05:00
Only time will tell what will happen families pushed off their land in Uganda
![A safety audit has raised concerns about the speeds cyclists are traveling at on the Clontarf cycle path (above) in north Dublin. Photograph; Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times A safety audit has raised concerns about the speeds cyclists are traveling at on the Clontarf cycle path (above) in north Dublin. Photograph; Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.3419917.1520522980!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 8, 2018, 15:31
Dublin City Council audit raises concerns over paths shared by pedestrians and cyclists
![The Azure Window, one of Malta’s most visited locations, before it collapsed. The Azure Window, one of Malta’s most visited locations, before it collapsed.](/polopoly_fs/1.3419586.1520510175!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- March 8, 2018, 11:56
How did the tiny country cope after losing its most famous tourist attraction?
![The harbour and jetty area on Rathlin Island off Co Antrim, which is experiencing a baby boom. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien The harbour and jetty area on Rathlin Island off Co Antrim, which is experiencing a baby boom. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien](/polopoly_fs/1.3365536.1516715066!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Books
- January 24, 2018, 05:44
Book review: Islander: A Journey Round Our Archipelago, by Patrick Barkham
![‘The landlord wanted to kick us out and get new tenants in at a higher rent,’ says one Dublin tenant who was forced to move out of his accommodation during a renovations. ‘The landlord wanted to kick us out and get new tenants in at a higher rent,’ says one Dublin tenant who was forced to move out of his accommodation during a renovations.](/polopoly_fs/1.3354973.1515936433!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Social Affairs
- January 14, 2018, 13:27
One Year On: Introduction of rent predictability measures has had mixed results
![Island life: islands are linked by planes and the internet in Patrick Barkham’s unromanticised vision. Island life: islands are linked by planes and the internet in Patrick Barkham’s unromanticised vision.](/polopoly_fs/1.3287162.1510328241!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Books
- November 18, 2017, 00:00
Author of Islander less interested in romanticism and more concerned with future of communities
![A fallen tree on Northbrook Road,Ranelagh, Dublin. Photograph: Tom Honan A fallen tree on Northbrook Road,Ranelagh, Dublin. Photograph: Tom Honan](/polopoly_fs/1.3278868.1509701942!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- November 3, 2017, 09:39
Five times as many trees knocked down in October storm than in other weather events
![Bird shaped kites have started to appear above buildings in Dublin City Centre. Photograph: iStock Bird shaped kites have started to appear above buildings in Dublin City Centre. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.3263098.1508500278!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- October 20, 2017, 12:51
Councillor says kites used to scare gulls rooftops undermine the skyline of the city
![A basking shark breaching off Baltimore, Co Cork. Photograph: Youen Jacob/Provision A basking shark breaching off Baltimore, Co Cork. Photograph: Youen Jacob/Provision](/polopoly_fs/1.3246828.1507290621!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- October 14, 2017, 06:00
‘Whales are wild animals - they don’t come up and wave their fins at us’
![Tourists on a Viking Splash tour in Dublin. Photograph: Eric Luke / THE IRISH TIMES Tourists on a Viking Splash tour in Dublin. Photograph: Eric Luke / THE IRISH TIMES](/polopoly_fs/1.3254995.1507893781!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- October 13, 2017, 12:23
Company agrees to keep quiet in residential area following requests from councillors
![A litter bin on George’s Quay in Dublin city centre A litter bin on George’s Quay in Dublin city centre](/polopoly_fs/1.3252182.1507719134!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- October 11, 2017, 11:51
Bookies, pubs and restaurants under fire over cigarette butts on ground
![Commisssioner Noirin O Sullivan during a visit to Farmleigh in May .Photograph: Cyril Byrne / THE IRISH TIMES Commisssioner Noirin O Sullivan during a visit to Farmleigh in May .Photograph: Cyril Byrne / THE IRISH TIMES](/polopoly_fs/1.3216098.1505075556!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Crime & Law
- September 10, 2017, 17:44
Garda chief says decision to step down was because of ‘unending cycle’ of investigations
![Irish Rail said it intends to enhance staffing on trains for customer security Irish Rail said it intends to enhance staffing on trains for customer security](/polopoly_fs/1.3210140.1504619141!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- September 5, 2017, 14:45
Irish Rail receives reports concerning assault, theft, noise, vandalism and disruption
![Authorities refused permission for a fighting cock to be brought into the State. All photographs: Getty Authorities refused permission for a fighting cock to be brought into the State. All photographs: Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.3200910.1503924366!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- August 28, 2017, 13:48
‘You need a licence to keep a dog, but you don’t need a licence to keep a tiger’
![The ‘hungry tree’ in the grounds of Kings Inns. The 80-year-old tree has been gradually enveloping an iron bench . Photograph: Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times The ‘hungry tree’ in the grounds of Kings Inns. The 80-year-old tree has been gradually enveloping an iron bench . Photograph: Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.3162630.1500661461!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- July 21, 2017, 07:14
Councillors have called for protection of plane tree on the grounds of King’s Inns
![Gull numbers have declined because of human behaviour, but people complain the birds are a nuisance in urban areas. Photograph: Getty Images Gull numbers have declined because of human behaviour, but people complain the birds are a nuisance in urban areas. Photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.3159957.1500450156!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- July 19, 2017, 08:20
Documents reveal extent of lobbying over gulls in North Dublin
![Warning sign at Luas track at College Green: In January, a cyclist whose wheel got caught close to the Spire said, “My head took all the impact and if I wasn’t wearing a helmet my head would have been split open like a melon.” Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Warning sign at Luas track at College Green: In January, a cyclist whose wheel got caught close to the Spire said, “My head took all the impact and if I wasn’t wearing a helmet my head would have been split open like a melon.” Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.3144332.1499295486!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- July 6, 2017, 01:00
Sisk claims no satisfactory way of protecting cyclists from injury linked to rail grooves
![Caution signs at the Luas track on College Green, Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times Caution signs at the Luas track on College Green, Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.3141051.1499015308!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- July 3, 2017, 01:00
Draft report claims new corridor could impact on cycling in large parts of the city centre
![Former minister for housing Simon Coveney said there was a lack of clarity around the role Airbnb plays in the property market. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images Former minister for housing Simon Coveney said there was a lack of clarity around the role Airbnb plays in the property market. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.3124312.1497804828!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- June 19, 2017, 00:00
Property owners need planning permission if changing the use of a building
![The 19th-century Farmleigh Bridge, also known as Silver Bridge, built by the Guinness family. Photograph: Rebuild Silver Bridge group The 19th-century Farmleigh Bridge, also known as Silver Bridge, built by the Guinness family. Photograph: Rebuild Silver Bridge group](/polopoly_fs/1.3110428.1496827450!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- June 7, 2017, 10:24
Campaigners hope 19th century structure can form part of new Liffey blueway
![Local mothers no longer bring their children to walk or cycle along the Clontarf road promenade, it has been claimed. Photograph: iStock Local mothers no longer bring their children to walk or cycle along the Clontarf road promenade, it has been claimed. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.3101633.1496153910!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- May 30, 2017, 14:33
Mother says her toddler was shouted and cursed at while riding his tricycle
![A container (featuring a design by Dearbhla ní Fhaoilleacháin Ryan from NCAD) will be placed at a fenced off area on Wolfe Tone Street each day. Photograph: UPS A container (featuring a design by Dearbhla ní Fhaoilleacháin Ryan from NCAD) will be placed at a fenced off area on Wolfe Tone Street each day. Photograph: UPS](/polopoly_fs/1.3087588.1495449713!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- May 18, 2017, 17:00
Cyclists and walkers to collect parcels from container to be placed on Wolfe Tone Street
![the National Ambulance Service said it reports assaults to the gardaí and does not have a policy of not pursuing prosecutions. Photograph: The Irish Times the National Ambulance Service said it reports assaults to the gardaí and does not have a policy of not pursuing prosecutions. Photograph: The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.3082819.1494780238!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- May 15, 2017, 01:00
Ambulance service records almost weekly events of ‘violence, harrassment, aggression’
![Birdwatch Ireland said species likely to have been worst affected by recent fires include the hen harrier and the curlew (pictured). Photograph: Richard T Mills. Birdwatch Ireland said species likely to have been worst affected by recent fires include the hen harrier and the curlew (pictured). Photograph: Richard T Mills.](/polopoly_fs/1.3078035.1494500166!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- May 10, 2017, 13:25
Freedom of information documents show 10 local authorities paid €6 million in five years
![The Architects Journal said the proposed new Central Bank was “an exercise in how to do the greatest urban damage with only eight stories”. The Architects Journal said the proposed new Central Bank was “an exercise in how to do the greatest urban damage with only eight stories”.](/polopoly_fs/1.3072856.1493989992!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- May 5, 2017, 14:00
From the archives: a look-back at the controversial construction of the Central Bank
![A passenger information sign at Seapoint Dart station in south Dublin on Friday morning. The vast majority of Dart, Irish Rail and Dublin Bus services are not operating today. Photograph: Rachel Flaherty A passenger information sign at Seapoint Dart station in south Dublin on Friday morning. The vast majority of Dart, Irish Rail and Dublin Bus services are not operating today. Photograph: Rachel Flaherty](/polopoly_fs/1.3031910.1490965229!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 31, 2017, 08:33
Reaction: Dublin and rail passengers at stations and bus stops had no notice of action
![An ESB crew at work in Sandyford, Co Dublin, following Storm Doris. Photograph: Cyril Byrne/The Irish Times An ESB crew at work in Sandyford, Co Dublin, following Storm Doris. Photograph: Cyril Byrne/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.2995462.1488469172!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- March 2, 2017, 15:39
Met Éireann data shows most weather stations recorded mildest February in five years
![Minister for Housing Simon Coveney at the rollout of the Housing Assistance Payment scheme at City Hall, Dublin. Photograph: Eric Luke Minister for Housing Simon Coveney at the rollout of the Housing Assistance Payment scheme at City Hall, Dublin. Photograph: Eric Luke](/polopoly_fs/1.2993903.1488384823!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 1, 2017, 16:13
Simon Coveney says decision on Gilligan’s HAP application would be for housing officer
![An ESB crew works to restore power at Sandyford in south Dublin this morning. Photograph: Cyril Byrne/The Irish Times An ESB crew works to restore power at Sandyford in south Dublin this morning. Photograph: Cyril Byrne/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.2987709.1487952922!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- February 24, 2017, 07:04
ESB confirms some homes will remain without power for a second night following storm
![When waste is collected from households it is sorted and assessed by waste management companies When waste is collected from households it is sorted and assessed by waste management companies](/polopoly_fs/1.2985480.1487794733!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- February 22, 2017, 20:19
Some 160 containers were en route to China when discovery was made
![Zach, Sally, Jude and Meg North from Cabra attending the Allocate4Cycling Cycle protest outside the Department of Transport in Dublin. Photograph: Alan Betson Zach, Sally, Jude and Meg North from Cabra attending the Allocate4Cycling Cycle protest outside the Department of Transport in Dublin. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.2984868.1487773492!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- February 22, 2017, 10:42
Campaigners seeking better road infrastructure and traffic management
![Abuse survivor Marie Collins said Cardinal Connell’s lack of pastoral experience made it very difficult for him to deal with clerical child sex abuse. Photograph: Cyril Byrne Abuse survivor Marie Collins said Cardinal Connell’s lack of pastoral experience made it very difficult for him to deal with clerical child sex abuse. Photograph: Cyril Byrne](/polopoly_fs/1.2984058.1487703119!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Religion & Beliefs
- February 21, 2017, 18:52
Cardinal realised mistakes and was willing to apologise for them, says Dr Diarmuid Martin
![People Before Profit’s Bríd Smith: she said the current “draconian and barbaric” legislation has a chilling effect on medical professionals who are fearful of supporting women seeking abortions. File photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins. People Before Profit’s Bríd Smith: she said the current “draconian and barbaric” legislation has a chilling effect on medical professionals who are fearful of supporting women seeking abortions. File photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins.](/polopoly_fs/1.2983599.1487695855!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- February 21, 2017, 13:41
Draft Bill drawn up to ‘decriminalise abortion’ calls for fine instead of 14-year jail term
![Northbound traffic on the M50. A new report says the motorway will be the worst affected by increased congestion without more infrastructure. Photograph: Alan Betson Northbound traffic on the M50. A new report says the motorway will be the worst affected by increased congestion without more infrastructure. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.2981001.1487505900!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- February 20, 2017, 01:00
Call for new orbital route as congestion predicted to increase on M50, N4 and N7
![‘The model needs to be changed,’ Róisín Shortall said. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill ‘The model needs to be changed,’ Róisín Shortall said. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.2979108.1487321559!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- February 17, 2017, 08:46
Terms open up possibility of long running, expensive, unsatisfactory tribunal, says TD
![Sgt Maurice McCabe. Photograph: Cyril Byrne Sgt Maurice McCabe. Photograph: Cyril Byrne](/polopoly_fs/1.2977914.1487249872!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- February 16, 2017, 12:58
Broad range of areas to be investigated by inquiry under Justice Peter Charlton
![Department of Foreign Affairs has said it is reasonable to assume Brexit has lead to an increase in passport applications from the UK. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Department of Foreign Affairs has said it is reasonable to assume Brexit has lead to an increase in passport applications from the UK. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.2977770.1487235078!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- February 16, 2017, 08:51
Applications from Britain and Northern Ireland up 77% and 71% respectively this year
![A file image of Ibrahim Halawa, who has been held in Egypt since August 2013 after being arrested at a protest over the ousting of then Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi. A file image of Ibrahim Halawa, who has been held in Egypt since August 2013 after being arrested at a protest over the ousting of then Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi.](/polopoly_fs/1.2975249.1487084243!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- February 14, 2017, 14:57
Minister for Foreign Affairs says is ‘deeply disappointed’ over latest adjournment
![Tesco workers on strike duty in Baggot Street joined by AAA-PBP TD’s Brid Smith, Richard Boyd Barrett, Gino Kenny, Mick Barry,Paul Murphy Ruth Coppinger Cllr John Lyons. Photograph: Cyril Byrne Tesco workers on strike duty in Baggot Street joined by AAA-PBP TD’s Brid Smith, Richard Boyd Barrett, Gino Kenny, Mick Barry,Paul Murphy Ruth Coppinger Cllr John Lyons. Photograph: Cyril Byrne](/polopoly_fs/1.2975127.1487075428!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Social Affairs
- February 14, 2017, 12:30
Dispute at eight outlets centres around changes to contracts for pre-1996 workers
![South Dublin County Council is owed more than €7.5m in rent arrears, according to figures released at a council meeting on Monday. File photograph: Getty Images/iStockphoto South Dublin County Council is owed more than €7.5m in rent arrears, according to figures released at a council meeting on Monday. File photograph: Getty Images/iStockphoto](/polopoly_fs/1.2974274.1487093030!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- February 13, 2017, 19:18
Council says tenants are failing to meet their obligations despite reasonable charges
![Brendan McGahon assists a local taxi man at work in the Square Dundalk in 1996. Photograph: Matt Kavanagh Brendan McGahon assists a local taxi man at work in the Square Dundalk in 1996. Photograph: Matt Kavanagh](/polopoly_fs/1.2969500.1486668176!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- February 9, 2017, 13:31
Taoiseach says former Fine Gael TD showed ‘exceptional resolve’ in standing up to IRA
![Shane Ross said he was ‘extremely concerned’ about intoxicated driving with figures showing 152 drivers arrested each week over suspicion of drink driving. Photograph: Alan Betson Shane Ross said he was ‘extremely concerned’ about intoxicated driving with figures showing 152 drivers arrested each week over suspicion of drink driving. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.2967852.1486555564!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- February 8, 2017, 11:05
Minister for Transport Shane Ross to bring new legislation to Cabinet next week
![The Carnegie Library in Dun Laoghaire opened in 1912. Photograph: Dun Laogaire/Rathdown County Council The Carnegie Library in Dun Laoghaire opened in 1912. Photograph: Dun Laogaire/Rathdown County Council](/polopoly_fs/1.2967843.1486550825!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- February 8, 2017, 10:47
Councillors approve motion saying Carnegie building should not be commercialised
![South Dublin County Council received 4,821 litter complaints in 2016. Photograph: Alan Betson/File photo South Dublin County Council received 4,821 litter complaints in 2016. Photograph: Alan Betson/File photo](/polopoly_fs/1.2966668.1486472511!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- February 7, 2017, 13:02
South Dublin data shows reduction in dog fouling after bag dispensers installed
![Some residents of the Wicklow nursing home received their medication up to five and a half hours late Some residents of the Wicklow nursing home received their medication up to five and a half hours late](/polopoly_fs/1.2962692.1486143869!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- February 3, 2017, 17:27
Watchdog says only outings for residents were to a park across the road and seafront
![Neil Reilly: his “brutal murder makes no sense to any of us at all” Neil Reilly: his “brutal murder makes no sense to any of us at all”](/polopoly_fs/1.2962481.1486136343!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- February 3, 2017, 15:39
Father-of-four killed by group of men after firing shots at house in west Dublin
![Howth’s red squirrel population may be under threat. Photograph: iStock Howth’s red squirrel population may be under threat. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.2962239.1486140441!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- February 3, 2017, 11:21
Green Party councillor suggests introducing pine martens to reduce greys on peninsula
![Ed Sheeran is set to play the 3Arena in April. Photograph: Phil Walter/Getty Images Ed Sheeran is set to play the 3Arena in April. Photograph: Phil Walter/Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.2960705.1486033410!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Music
- February 2, 2017, 11:03
Fans express disappointment as Ticketmaster reselling website faces ‘massive demand’
![The gap between the State’s top and average incomes has narrowed, but more than one in 12 people in Ireland are still living in consistent poverty The gap between the State’s top and average incomes has narrowed, but more than one in 12 people in Ireland are still living in consistent poverty](/polopoly_fs/1.2959602.1485968861!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- February 1, 2017, 17:07
CSO figures show 25.5% of Irish population experienced forced deprivation in 2015
![Irish immigration attorney Aoife Delargy Lowe: “I was assigned to standing at the arrivals gate [at Dulles airport] saying ‘Do you need legal help?’ ” Irish immigration attorney Aoife Delargy Lowe: “I was assigned to standing at the arrivals gate [at Dulles airport] saying ‘Do you need legal help?’ ”](/polopoly_fs/1.2957334.1485807218!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- US
- January 30, 2017, 15:43
Aoife Delargy Lowe among those offering assistance to immigrants at Dulles airport
![Photograph: iStock Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.2956680.1485783608!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Crime & Law
- January 30, 2017, 13:40
Prisoners released in 2016 served on average four years more than those released in 2015
![A Columbarium wall for cremated remains at Mount Jerome Cemetery in Dublin. Photograph: Aidan Crawley A Columbarium wall for cremated remains at Mount Jerome Cemetery in Dublin. Photograph: Aidan Crawley](/polopoly_fs/1.2955772.1485712453!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- January 30, 2017, 01:01
New survey recommends installing Columbarium walls for cremated remains
![lluminated cycle paths in Poland. Photograph: TPA Instytut Badan Technicznych Sp. z o.o lluminated cycle paths in Poland. Photograph: TPA Instytut Badan Technicznych Sp. z o.o](/polopoly_fs/1.2953579.1485517567!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- January 27, 2017, 11:30
Polish town testing system of illuminated paths to aid cyclists during night time
![The 19th-century Farmleigh Bridge, also known as Silver Bridge, built by the Guinness family. Photograph: Rebuild Silver Bridge group The 19th-century Farmleigh Bridge, also known as Silver Bridge, built by the Guinness family. Photograph: Rebuild Silver Bridge group](/polopoly_fs/1.2952912.1485508721!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- January 27, 2017, 05:21
19th-century cast-iron structure links Waterstown Park to Farmleigh estate
![The resale value of the 14-seater aircraft, which went into service in 1992, had been estimated at no more than €750,000 The resale value of the 14-seater aircraft, which went into service in 1992, had been estimated at no more than €750,000](/polopoly_fs/1.2952225.1485434285!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- January 26, 2017, 12:38
Gulfstream IV and spare parts sold to US company for total of €471,000