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New 'urban forest' blossoms in Darndale through EU initiative
Darndale
The Dublin suburb joins cities such as Milan and Barcelona who are also participating in the 'UForest' project
Cannabis hidden in fridge unit worth €900,000 seized at Dublin Port
Revenue
45 kg of cannabis was unearthed with the assistance of detector dog Waffle
From new headphones to Lego sets - here's our ultimate Christmas gift guide
Amazon
The festive season is officially upon us and people are eager to nab the best items ahead of the Christmas rush
Palestinian restaurant in Dublin opens its doors for charity culinary experience
Charity
All funds will go directly towards helping out medics in Palestine through the Irish Red Cross
Revenue seize cigarettes worth almost €900,000 from Dublin business
Revenue
Officers nabbed over one million cigarettes from a commercial premises in North Dublin with the assistance of detector dog Milo
Extra date added to major Girls Aloud comeback tour in 3Arena
Ticketmaster
The iconic girl band will head to Dublin next May as part of their return to the spotlight
Ryan Tubridy describes meeting 'fascinating' Shane MacGowan in tribute video
Ryan Tubridy
The broadcaster also acknowledged that the Irish music scene had lost a trilogy of talent this year between the legendary Pogues frontman, Sinead O'Connor and Christy Dignam
My Therapist Ghosted Me: Everything you need to know as Vogue Williams and Joanne McNally's podcast tour hits the 3Arena
Vogue Williams
Tickets are still on sale for the four night run
Fairytale of New York: A look back at Ireland's Christmas anthem after Shane MacGowan's tragic passing
The Pogues
His classic tune 'Fairytale of New York' routinely heralds the start of the festive season in Ireland
Shane MacGowan's wife pays tribute to 'most beautiful soul' as star dies
Celebs
The Pogues singer passed away after battling ill health for a number of months
Shane McGowan dead LIVE updates as tributes flow for legendary Pogues frontman
The Pogues
Shane, 65, had spent recent years in and out of hospital with various health issues
Households warned to avoid text scam ahead of first electricity credit payment
Crime
Fraudsters are claiming to be from an official government website and lure victims in with the false promise of a discounted electricity bill
Visitors hit out at removal of cash option for parking at Palmerstown Cemetery
RTE
Dublin Cemeteries Trust has now confirmed that the barrier has been raised to accommodate those put out by the sudden change
Parnell Square hero delivery driver contacts family of young girl stabbed to offer support
Dublin City Centre
A GoFundMe was subsequently set up to commend Caio Benicio's heroism, which has raised €366,175 to date
Arnotts and Brown Thomas parent company files for insolvency
Arnotts
The company had no alternative but to apply for insolvency after funding efforts failed
Animal charity slams shocking photos of sulky racing on M3
My Lovely Horse
My Lovely Horse Rescue is appealing for people to consider animal welfare after a separate sulky race also took place on the M3 in recent weeks
Christy Moore announces major charity gig in support of Palestine
Christy Moore
The musician will play Vicar Street next February with proceeds going towards Medecins Sans Frontieres
Cost of living: Tesco launches Christmas charity appeal
Cost of Living
The retailer has launched its annual appeal to help those struggling over the festive period
Mrs Brown's Boys star replaces medical device destroyed in Kilnamanagh
Mrs Brown's Boys
Brendan O'Carroll offered to fund the defibrillator after it was wreaked by vandals in the area
DSPCA kick off important Christmas appeal with €250,000 target
DSPCA
The charity has dealt with a huge influx of animals this year and needs urgent funds to address the crippling dog crisis
Vogue Williams and Joanne McNally release charity single
Vogue Williams
The co-hosts of 'My Therapist Ghosted Me' previously shared the news of a musical collaboration at their live podcast shows
Urgent DSPCA appeal for once cheeky cat 'losing his sparkle'
DSPCA
Artemis has been residing at the animal base for 55 days but is in desperate need of a permanent home
Dublin Marathon address transport concerns over usual route
Dublin City Council
The National Transport Authority have hit out at traffic disruptions caused by the annual event
Cost of living: City centre restaurant announces closure after four years in business
Cost of Living
The Lab on Thomas Street has sadly shut up shop due to spiralling costs