Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council

Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council: Killiney - Shankill, Blackrock, Dundrum, Dún Laoghaire , Glencullen - Sandyford, Stillorgan local electoral areas (LEAs)

Manna’s Irish growth plans grounded for now by local opposition to drone deliveries

Bobby Healy’s delivery firm faces fresh setback as permission refused for south Dublin hub

Manna’s plans for Dundrum drone delivery hub blocked

The company’s south Dublin project faced significant public opposition who raised concerns about noise the hub would generate

Can moving to a retirement village make financial sense?

Ireland is still only dipping a toe in the ‘later living’ market, which is more developed in the US, UK and Down Under

Swimmers warned off nine popular Dublin bathing spots until next week

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown council due to conduct further testing following heavy rainfall

Local authorities must take centre stage in fight against rising toll of road deaths

We have designed roads to suit cars and trucks to the point where it is not safe to walk or cycle

Manna told drone activity behind Dundrum church would be ‘disrespectful’ during Mass

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council asked the company to carry out a number of assessments before making a final decision

First Look: Ireland’s new floating sauna in Dublin’s Dún Laoghaire harbour

Helios will operate its Scandi-inspired floating sauna every day between 8am and 10pm at the Old Quay

Mining entrepreneur and academic Richard Conroy leaves estate valued at almost €5m

Racehorse trainer Kevin Prendergast leaves €5.7 million, probate office records show

Dún Laoghaire Baths ‘safe’ for swimming, says council, despite EPA warning

Council says water quality is excellent while Environmental Protection Agency says swim restrictions apply

What’s the story with the hole in Dún Laoghaire pier?

The two piers in south Dublin are among of the largest protected structures in the Ireland

Council seeks developer for Cherrywood lands with scope for 1,150 homes

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council brings Town Centre 3 site to market following termination of agreement with Johnny Ronan’s RGRE

US and Canadian ice hockey stars to invest in proposed €250m arena for south Dublin

Current and former NHL players jump on board project to build State’s first permanent Olympic-standard ice facility

Ireland’s newest official bathing area off limits to swimmers this summer over water pollution

State’s newest official bathing area was only formally designated in 2025

New plans lodged for Killiney site following objections by U2 members’ wives

An Coimisiún Pleanála had upheld refusal for four ‘very large’ houses after Ali Hewson and others lodged objections

State urged to buy Sandymount Martello tower with guide price of €1.5 million

Minister of State Emer Higgins says OPW has no plans to buy 19th century landmark but is ‘ready to engage with relevant stakeholders’

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown golf lands will not be zoned for housing after councillors’ vote

Councillors resist ‘invasion on virgin lands’ of the Dublin Mountains

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown councillors urged to back housing plan for golf lands despite local opposition

Hundreds of Stepaside locals and golf course owner oppose changes to south Dublin lands

Our streets can be made safer for children to walk, scoot, cycle and play outside

If you grew up on a street, a road or an estate in the 1980s, you will probably have plenty of memories of playing outside

Developer wins planning extension for south Dublin site

Plans call for 481 apartments at Carrickmines site

Are we repeating planning failures of the past?

Dense, poorly integrated developments without proper transport links exacerbate our reliance on cars

Amgen seeks six-storey car park on Dublin site as it expects to add 1,000 jobs

US medicines giant sees additional 1,087 spaces as ‘absolute necessity’ but plan is running into local opposition

Two sections of planned south Dublin greenway dropped

Public consultation shows 48% of people against the project linking Cornelscourt to Cherrywood

Legal challenge to housing development at former Central Mental Hospital in Dundrum withdrawn

Developer Mark Leonard has withdrawn High Court challenge

Dalkey residents push back on development plans for former nursing home

Grassridge Ltd lodged plans in January for the scheme on Ardbrugh Road

How a group of coastguard cottages in Dún Laoghaire became cosy social housing

This sympathetic restoration of a historical cluster of ‘mouldy and damp’ cottages is bringing new life and new families to the south Dublin port

Dalkey couple refused permission for house revamp to include private spa

Decision is latest twist in long running planning battle between applicants and their neighbours

Fresh legal challenge to almost 1,000 new homes at former Central Mental Hospital Dundrum

Land Development Agency first produced plans for south Dublin site five years ago

Developer seeks to reignite plan for 480 new homes in south Dublin after paying out €3.22m in ‘exceptional planning costs’

Aidan Gallagher’s Bowbeck says development has been delayed by judicial review that led to €3.22m in costs, and economic factors

Co Cork again the biggest winner in €718m regional and local roads budget

Grants for climate adaptation and resilient road works, introduced in 2020, total €16.5 million this year

Hot Box seeks to retain saunas at Killiney and Inchicore

Sauna business has applied to Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown and Dublin City Councils

Dublin stately home owner fights council plan to rezone his land for housing and public use

Marc Cochrane has, through representatives, described plans to build on centuries-old estate as ‘architectural vandalism’

Two weeks after the floods, families wait to return to a Dublin housing estate

Residents in Kilternan, Dublin relocated to temporary accommodation because of damage caused by floodwater

‘This was the family farm’: Owner of south Dublin golf centre opposes rezoning of land

Rosa Roe says she has ‘no intention’ to sell Stepaside property as she believes late husband would not want that

‘How dare you’: South Dublin residents vent at plan to redesignate golf amenities for housing

Majority of objections to council proposals relate to Stepaside driving range and Jamestown pitch and putt

‘We couldn’t get out of the house’: Mother of five woke to sound of water running through kitchen

Residents of new homes in foothills of Dublin Mountains spent much of Tuesday and Wednesday clearing out their properties after flooding

Developers seek permission to replace Foxrock house with 10 new homes in €12m scheme

The seven-bed home will be replaced by 10 three-storey, detached houses

‘Pity’ Deer Park works cost €753,000 but new entrance is ‘a good project’, PAC told

Building of ramp and 14 steps in Dublin park cost over €500,000 more than initially proposed

Falcons should be introduced in Dún Laoghaire to reduce ‘pest’ seagulls, councillor says

Falconry or hawkery in harbour area could be ‘a natural solution to a natural problem’, says FG’s Frank McNamara

Revised Dún Laoghaire harbour plan unveiled amid claims of selling off ‘the family jewels’

Several councillors raise concerns over ‘privatisation’ of south Co Dublin amenity

Keeping the Dublin Mountains rubbish-free: a battle with no end in sight

Hiking groups and other organisations are doing all they can to keep the uplands free of dumped waste, but it’s a battle with no end in sight

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