IN THE late 1980s, a hurricane blazed a multi-coloured trail through a section of Irish youth culture. In this revolution, rock music was pushed aside as some kids lost themselves in the delirium of electronic beats.

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A youth accused of leaving a young actor permanently scarred by slashing his face with a broken bottle has been sent forward for trial.

A young actor was left permanently scarred after a horrific Dublin city centre attack when a teenage boy slashed his face in a row about drugs, a court has heard.

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Dejected Republic of Ireland fans are mulling a switch in allegiance to Northern Ireland after their drubbing at the hands of Belgium.

A 16-year-old boy charged with attacking a young man who suffered serious facial injuries during an incident in Dublin City centre has been further remanded in custody.

A 16 year-old boy charged with attacking a young man who suffered serious facial injuries during an incident in Temple Bar in Dublin has been readmitted to bail with stricter conditions.

A 16-year-old boy has been barred from Dublin city-centre after he was charged with attacking a young man who suffered serious facial injuries during an incident in Temple Bar.

A 16-year-old male has been arrested today in connection with a serious assault in Dublin city centre.

Dublin City Council has defended its role in attempting to keep the Web Summit in the capital, saying it continues to offer every possible support to organisers for this year’s event.