CONTROVERSIAL plans to relocate the Abbey Theatre to the GPO on O’Connell Street have been slammed as “ludicrous and crazy”.

Transport Minister Noel Dempsey today hailed a new Luas extension as a shining example of the country’s can-do attitude.

THE sun came out yesterday after days of heavy rains as Ireland’s first urban beach was unveiled in the heart of Dublin’s financial district.

The sun came out today after days of heavy rains as Ireland’s first urban beach was unveiled in the heart of Dublin’s bustling financial district.

Two men were dramatically pulled from the River Liffey today in separate water rescues that took place within an hour.

One of the country’s biggest performing arts showcases will open in Dublin today.

DESPITE the competing sporting attractions of rugby, GAA and cricket and variable weather conditions, several hundred thousand turned out in Dublin on Saturday to partake in the annual St Patrick’s Day festivities.

ARTS MINISTER John O’Donoghue was yesterday accused of foot-dragging in relation to the redevelopment of the Abbey Theatre.

An international design competition will ensure Ireland’s proposed new National Theatre will rival any in the world, Minister for the Arts John O’Donoghue said today.

THE GOVERNMENT yesterday approved a series of high-profile arts projects including the relocation of the Abbey Theatre, the development of a bigger National Concert Hall, the remodelling of the Theatre Royal in Wexford and the refurbishment of Dublin’s Gaiety Theatre for opera performances.