Dublin Fire Brigade experiences busiest Halloween in 10 years
Emergency callouts over Halloween period reach 494, up from 244 callouts in 2023
Dublin Fire Brigade
Use of fireworks at Halloween widespread despite garda seizures worth €225,000 over 10 years
Pyrotechnics can be easily obtained though social media or by purchasing them with a licence in Northern Ireland
Boston court grants Dublin firefighter funds for investigator to help fight rape charges
Terence Crosbie is charged with the rape of a woman in a Boston hotel which allegedly took place while he was in the city for St Patrick’s Day celebrations
Dublin Fire Brigade responds to gorse fire in Killiney
Traffic restrictions remained in place as firefighters continued working to bring blaze under control
South Dublin building destroyed by fire ‘was not earmarked for asylum seekers’
Ballyboden's former Augustinian building was badly damaged by blaze on Tuesday night
Firefighters tackle major gorse fire on Killiney hill in Co Dublin
Three fire engines, a wildfire response 4x4 and a water tanker on the scene
Gorse fire in Sandyford extinguished with help of Coillte helicopter
Four thousand homes had been left without electricity for a time as Dublin Fire Brigade fought blaze that damaged power lines
Inquest into double drowning in river Liffey told of problems with lifebuoys
Former soldier James Nicholl (41) died trying to save Modestas Banys (21) who had deliberately jumped into river
Dublin firefighter pleads not guilty to rape at arraignment in Boston
Terence Crosbie (37) denies ‘any sort of sexual contact whatsoever’ with complainant
TDs and Senators hear concerns over new fire safety regulations for complex buildings
Latest measures do not extend requirement for sprinklers in underground car parks, Oireachtas Committee on Housing told
Gardaí, military, fire and prison staff say they face years without their full pensions after retirement
Coalition of representative bodies seeks Government to re-introduce supplementary pension to bridge gap until State pension age
‘Make no mistake and remember, the Stardust changed every person it touched’
Some of the most moving testimonies came at the inquests’ opening
Dublin fire brigade member charged with Boston rape further held on $100,000 cash bail order
Prosecution tells Boston Municipal Court judge that it is not ready to proceed with scheduled probable cause hearing and is granted postponement
Dublin firefighter charged with rape during St Patrick’s celebrations in Boston
Terrence Crosbie (37) ordered to surrender passport pending next court appearance after woman (28) made allegation
Four people injured after house fire in Newcastle, Co Dublin
Gardaí received report of suspected criminal damage by fire
Gardaí to examine social media postings as part of south Dublin arson investigation
Anti-immigration activists have issued further threats to burn down a vacant commerical premises in Wicklow
Carpet tiles and obstructions at exits contributed to loss of life in Stardust, court hears
Fire engineer highlights breaches of bylaws and planning regulations during conversion of food factory into nightclub
Investigators believe improvised explosive device caused blast at Dublin homeless hostel
Victim, believed to be an eastern European man in his 30s, was staying at Depaul centre on Little Britain Street in the city centre
Electric bike batteries are fastest-growing fire hazard, warns Dublin Fire Brigade
Fires caused by lithium-ion batteries used in scooters and bikes can be ‘explosive with shooting flames’ when faulty
Nurses’ organisation and fire brigade warn of seasonal pressure on services
Situation in hospitals is historically worse at Christmas, says INMO, while fire brigade issues warning over overcharging electrical items and using candles
Picture post - Frank McNally on Cork nuances, the late Colm Ó Briain, and a photo exhibition in Rathmines
Himself and yer man, from Cork to Dublin
Stardust inquests: Temperature and speed at which fire engulfed nightclub ‘not normal’
Fire officer tells inquest the fire was an ‘accelerated’ blaze and ‘there was something in that building that contributed to the fast spread’
Stardust inquiry: Fireman says some victims were just ‘steps’ from safety
‘I found two more bodies together. They were lying beside each other and they looked like they were holding hands,’ court hears
Five fire engines attend scene of blaze at north Co Dublin pub
No injuries reported following outbreak of fire at Bus Bar in Skerries, Garda spokeswoman says
Dublin Fire Brigade secures new facility at North City Business Park
Rohan Holdings begins construction of 50,000sq ft warehouse and office for management and maintenance of vehicle fleet
Storm Betty: ‘Like being attacked by a sea monster’ - Major clean-up and power outages after storm
Tens of thousands of electricity users without power as floods and falling trees cause disruption
Michelin star restaurant Variety Jones ‘seriously damaged’ in fire
Four fire engines and turntable ladder from Dolphins Barn and Tara Street fire attended scene
Almost 2,000 part-time firefighters due to begin industrial action on Tuesday
Union accuses management side of failing to seriously engage on central issues in dispute
Dublin fire and emergency plan raises concerns about age of vehicles
Dublin Fire Brigade ‘looking at leasing’ to reduce age of fleet
Council paid to house tenants in home that had been subject to fire safety warning
Officials investigating ‘unauthorised’ use of shed in property for housing without planning permission
Fire in Dublin apartment block brought under control
Dublin Fire Brigade and gardaí responded to fire at Falcon’s View but no one believed to be injured
Dublin Fire Brigade members save life in Spain while on work trip
Fire crew were travelling to catch a flight when injured motorcyclist was found on motorway
New €40m Garda ‘control centre’ opens for Dublin’s 999 calls and city CCTV
Facility shared with Dublin City Council and Irish Rail will deliver more efficient and responsive policing, says Garda Commissioner
Covid payment given to 50,000 more frontline staff than expected
About €208m paid to 142,000 staff but small number still to receive payment, says Minister
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