The Latest Breaking News from OConnell Street

Stabbing in Dublin preceded disorder that saw buses and trams set alight

The scenes put pressure on the Irish Government over its ability to maintain safety in the capital.

Evening Standard · Jul 1

On the streets of Dublin I met fuel protesters and the people who support them – yet our leaders still don’t get it

The Iran energy shock has exposed the country’s reliance on fossil fuels – and its wilful neglect of people’s basic needs, says journalist Caelainn Hogan

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14

Dublin fuel protesters ‘ambushed’ by police as government plans end to blockades

The widespread protests have severely disrupted fuel distribution across the country

The Independent UK · Apr 12

What caused the riots in Dublin? From flares and fireworks at a crime scene to hundreds-strong mob

Irish capital rocked by violence, arson and looting after heated demonstration in response to school stabbing evolves into clashes with police

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2023

How the Dublin riots began: From flares and fireworks at a crime scene to hundreds-strong mob

Irish capital rocked by violence, arson and looting after heated demonstration in response to school stabbing evolves into clashes with police

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2023

Dublin's cheapest hotels and hostels to stay in for St Patrick's Day

There has been backlash after some hotels were charging sky high prices of up to €1,664 for a room on St Patrick's Day

Dublin Live · Mar 1, 2023

'The new Clerys owners should prioritise jobs for former staff'

The department store is set to reopen on O'Connell Street in the next few months, with Flannels and H&M its anchor tenants

Dublin Live · Feb 10, 2023

'O'Connell Street has become a byword for anti-social activity'

Social Democrat TD Gary Gannon slams the 'sad decline' of Dublin city centre

Dublin Live · Oct 23, 2022

Dublin TD joins calls for Council chief Owen Keegan to resign

Dublin Central TD Gary Gannon, who was a Councillor on DCC for six years, also called for Mr Keegan to resign

Dublin Live · Oct 21, 2022

Calls for Dublin City Council boss Owen Keegan to resign after damning O'Connell Street report

EXCLUSIVE: A spokeswoman said Mr Keegan could not respond to the call for his resignation because he is on "planned annual leave" this week

Dublin Live · Oct 19, 2022