Place: Sandymount Strand

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Multi-agency search in false alarm off the coast of Sandymount Strand

Volunteers from Dun Laoghaire RNLI were involved in multi-agency search, which it says transpired to be a false alarm with good intent.

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Sewage from equivalent of 77,000 people released into environment every day without treatment

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Letter to the Editor: Surely Harry Crosbie’s housing plan is all at sea

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Green MEP says building homes on reclaimed land in Dublin Bay is not viable

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Most Irish bathing waters rated excellent by EU standards

Murmurations of starlings certainly are a sight to behold

Latest: Family of rape ordeal student arrives in Dublin

Update 6.46pm: The family of a young student who was tied up and repeatedly raped throughout the night have arrived in Dublin to care for her, it has been reported.

Wed, 19 Jul, 2017

Two Dublin beaches closed for second day after sewage spillage

Two of Dublin's most popular beaches remain closed for a second day today following a sewage spillage after this week's heavy rain.

Sun, 11 Jun, 2017

Sewage spill closes two Dublin beaches

Swimmers have been banned at Dollymount and Sandymount strands.

Sat, 10 Jun, 2017

Six bathing spots fail to meet EU standards

Six popular bathing spots have failed to meet minimum EU standards, according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s annual report which is released today.

Thu, 18 May, 2017

Dad's World with Jonathan deBurca Butler

We were on our way to the beach. It’s something we do quite often on a Sunday for some quality Daddy and Fionn time.

Fri, 02 Sep, 2016

RC Toulon v Leinster - European Rugby Champions Cup - Pool 5 Round 3

We’ve let our fans down, says frustrated star Jamie Heaslip

Jamie Heaslip yesterday expressed annoyance and frustration at Leinster’s miserable run in this season’s Champions Cup. The former kingpins of Europe have failed to win any of their three matches in the competition this season and qualification from the pool stages is now out of their hands.

Tue, 15 Dec, 2015

Wet and windy bank holiday but sunny spells due

Another October bank holiday weekend comes and goes but the weather remains the same — wet, windy and miserable.

Tue, 27 Oct, 2015

Bathing suspended at Sandymount following sewage overflow

Dublin City Council has today issued a temporary ban on bathing at Sandymount Strand, in the most recent incident involving water quality in Dublin Bay.

Mon, 21 Jul, 2014

Swimming banned on three Dublin beaches due to water bacteria

A temporary ban has been placed on three Dublin beaches.

Thu, 17 Jul, 2014

Swimmers warned to avoid Sandymount strand

Dublin City Council issued a warning to bathers today not to swim at Dublin's Sandymount Strand, due to elevated levels of bacteria in the water.

Wed, 16 Jul, 2014

Older people are ignored and invisible to society

The advertising industry’s lack of interest in old people reflects a societal failing, says John Hearne.

Thu, 24 Apr, 2014

Shape I'm in: Anna Nolan on being a TV presenter and why her own baking skills are limited

ANNA Nolan found her second vocation, TV presenting, after she appeared in C4’s reality show, Big Brother.

Sun, 15 Sep, 2013

High tide passes without major incident in Dublin

High tide has passed in Dublin, without major incident, following concerns about flooding.

Fri, 14 Dec, 2012

Climate change demonstration planned for Dublin today

More than a thousand people will take to Sandymount Strand in Dublin at noon today to spell out their message on climate change to the Government.

Sat, 13 Jun, 2009

Promenade plan for Dublin Bay

DUBLIN is to get one of Europe’s longest seafront promenades under a plan to develop a walkway around almost the entire length of Dublin Bay.

Mon, 13 Nov, 2006

Community protests against incinerator

COMMUNITY residents protested yesterday at plans to build an incinerator in their area.

Mon, 19 Jun, 2006

New campaign bids to block incinerator

A new campaign is to be launched today in a bid to stop a 500,000 tonne incinerator being built on Dublin’s Poolbeg Peninsula.

Sat, 03 Sep, 2005

EPA finds 2% drop in bathing water compliance

Dan Collins

Fri, 06 May, 2005

Weekend of welcomes begins in Ireland

The weekend of ''Irish welcomes'' to mark the enlarged European Union gets underway tonight with a package of events around the country.

Fri, 30 Apr, 2004

Doors will open if new archbishop goes walkabout among the people

By Noel Whelan MUCH of the media coverage since last Saturday has rattled off Diarmuid Martin’s numerous qualifications.

Thu, 08 May, 2003

Baby girl's body found in holdall

GARDAI´ have appealed to the mother of a baby girl found dead in a holdall to seek medical attention.

Mon, 15 Jul, 2002