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Man accused of launching a firework at gardai during Dublin protest released on bail

Jake Merriman appeared in court on March 3, charged in connection with a firework attack on gardaí at the protest in Dublin on February 27.

Food & Drink

A traditional Irish cold weather treat Dublin coddle recipe

This Irish staple dish dates all the way back to the 1700s.

History

The Irish woman who shot Mussolini in the face

In April 1926, a woman raised on Merrion Square in Dublin attempted to assassinate the Italian fascist leader Benito Mussolini.

Travel

Dublin cinema named one of the most beautiful in the world

The stunning Stella Cinema, a restored Art Deco theater originally built in the 1920s, ranked number 16 on TimeOut's list of most beautiful cinemas in the world.

Niall O'Dowd

Dublin must handle new QAnon fear

Dublin faces its biggest challenge as anti-lockdown supporters in their thousands are arriving in Dublin many spouting QAnon conspiracies.

History

Michael Collins' bright blue slippers are hidden away in Dublin museum

Did you know that Irish revolutionary giant Michael Collins once owned a pair of bright blue slippers with wolves stitched on the front?

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23 arrested and 3 gardaí injured after Dublin anti-lockdown protest

One member of An Garda Síochána was hospitalized after protesters hurled fireworks and other projectiles at gardaí near St. Stephen's Green in Dublin.

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Gardaí close Stephen's Green amid violent anti-lockdown protests

Protesters hurled fireworks and other projectiles at members of An Garda Síochána during a violent protest in Dublin on Saturday.

Cahir O'Doherty

Dublin production company brings us 'French Exit'

French Exit is the drolly funny new film that has given Michelle Pfeiffer one of her top five starring roles as a society lady with a secret death wish.

Entertainment

Flogging Molly to perform live stream concert from Dublin on St. Patrick’s Day

Flogging Molly will perform from the iconic Whelan’s Irish Pub in Dublin on March 17, St. Patrick's Day.

Craic

WATCH: Nuns in Dublin take on Jerusalema dance challenge

The Redemptoristine Nuns at the monastery of St Alphonsus in Dublin took on the Jerusalema dance challenge made famous by members of An Garda Síochána.

Dream homes

Dublin mansion featured in Pierce Brosnan thriller on the market for $12 million

Located in Killiney in South Dublin, this Dublin mansion featured in Pierce Brosnan's 2016 thriller "I.T.".

Food & Drink

World Bartender Day: Enjoy this Old Fashioned cocktail recipe

Learn how to make a delicious Old Fashioned with Irish whiskey from the experts at Dublin's Irish Whiskey Museum.

History

Dublin’s Glasnevin Cemetery held its first burial on this day in 1832

Dublin’s Glasnevin Cemetery is the resting place of many famous Irish, from rebel politicians to Hollywood actors.

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Dublin Airport passenger numbers dropped 78% last year

The airport revealed passenger numbers declined to almost 7.4 million in 2020 due to the pandemic.

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Cork nuns broke Ireland's travel restrictions to attend exorcism of the Dáil

Mother Irene Gibson and Sr. Anne Marie traveled from Cork to Dublin to attend an exorcism of the Dáil in December when inter-county travel was banned.

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Irish man held without charge in China appeals for immediate return home

Richard O'Halloran, a businessman from Dublin, has been held without charge in China for two years.

Craic

Sam, Trinity College Dublin’s resident fox, is expecting cubs

Sam the fox had two males vying for her attention while she was in heat last month, according to Trinity College Dublin staff.

Other Writers

"Spancil Hill," an authentic 19th-century Saint Valentine’s letter

From the streets of Paris to the unforgettable voices of Dublin, Michael Considine's beloved ballad Spancil Hill is nothing more than a 19th-century emigrant's love letter.

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