The land is next to the LDA’s Clongriffin/ Cluain Ghrífín land
which means the Agency now has the potential to deliver over 4,000 new affordable homes in the area surrounding Clongriffin Station
The Baldoyle development comprises 18 hectares of land with permission granted for delivery of permanent access to the train station
transport facilities and other public infrastructure works to enhance community amenities
It was part of the former ‘The Coast’ housing development
The site is located east of Clongriffin Station and near to existing housing in Stapolin and Baldoyle
It is bounded by the Dublin to Belfast railway line to the west
Fingal County Council (FCC) parklands to the north and the planned Racecourse Park to the northeast
The neighbouring Clongriffin/ Cluain Ghrífín land has the potential to deliver over 2,000 homes
Work has already commenced on a first phase involving 408 homes
which will be delivered in two apartment blocks
The acquisition of both sites means the LDA is well-positioned to oversee the delivery of over 4,000 new homes in the area in addition to services
The LDA is working closely with both Dublin City Council (DCC)
Fingal County Council (FCC) and other local stakeholders and community representatives to coordinate an integrated approach for the area
which includes land owned by both Local Authorities
Chief Executive of the Land Development Agency said: “The purchase of this land is a major strategic accomplishment for the LDA
We now own two neighbouring sites in the area surrounding Clongriffin railway station and we are positioned to deliver over 4,000 affordable homes in addition to new facilities
We intend to work closely with the existing communities in this area and with stakeholders to ensure that in addition to delivering housing
we also build on the existing plans for Clongriffin and Baldoyle to create vibrant and sustainable new neighbourhoods
“The sites we have purchased have been earmarked for development for some time
but projects either stalled or did not get underway
The LDA is well-funded and in a position to maximise the potential of these sites and
The LDA is already delivering homes on state-owned land and through homebuilder partnerships
To speed up housing delivery and to strengthen our development pipeline
we announced our intention to also purchase privately-owned sites with planning permission in 2023
and we expect to announce more acquisitions soon
providing we can complete them at the right price
We are focussing on sites with the potential for a significant number of homes and the opportunity to develop new and vibrant communities
The LDA is now a key player in the development of both the Clongriffin and Baldoyle areas and I look forward to construction getting underway.”
In developing the LDA-owned land in Clongfriffin and Baldoyle
the Agency will examine and work to support existing plans for the area and ensure they are incorporated into its designs
This includes the Dart+ scheme and FCC’s plans for Racecourse Park
The LDA has been working work closely with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and FCC to address the issues relating to the lack of development on the sites now owned by the LDA
This collaboration will continue for the duration of the project
community groups and other stakeholders is a priority and will be a fundamental element of the project as it progresses
will upgrade and improve the security of the existing access route to Clongriffin station as an interim solution
Assistant Director – Transport Investment at NTA added: “NTA welcomes the significant progress of the acquisition of these lands by the LDA
The development of these lands around a key transport node with high quality bus and rail connections is very positive and will make it easier for people living there to get about
truly delivering transit-oriented development
“NTA remains committed to addressing the issues with the temporary access arrangements in the area and looks forward to working in close collaboration with the LDA and Fingal County Council in delivering permanent safe and accessible access across the railway line and to public transport services in the area.”
The Baldoyle site will also provide crucial connectivity to the FFC’s planned Racecourse Park development to the northeast which will link the area to the coast.”
Chief Executive of Fingal County Council said: “The Baldoyle-Stapolin Local Area Plan had an ambitious vision for this area which can now be realised with the purchase of these lands
It means that the issues at Clongriffin Railway Station
which have exercised our local councillors and the local community for several years
can be resolved through the involvement of the NTA
“The Council is also finally in a position to develop a new regional amenity at Racecourse Park which will complement the soon to be completed Baldoyle Community Centre
the activation of the planning permission to build over 1,900 new affordable homes in this area alongside a creche and commercial units is also welcome.”
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Paula (Moore) – 11th April 2025 (Baldoyle and formerly of Artane) Peacefully
surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of the staff at St
Beloved wife of Tommy and loving Mam to Alan
Paula will be deeply missed by her devoted husband
John and remembering her late brother Kieran
friends especially her best friend Julie and neighbours
Paula will be reposing at Staffords Funeral Home
Portmarnock on Tuesday afternoon April 15th from 2pm to 4pm
Removal on Wednesday morning to the Church of St
Baldoyle arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by Cremation in Dardistown Crematorium
Alzheimer's Society of Ireland
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Wednesday morning April 16th at 10am via the following link
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The Crematorium Service will be streamed live on Wednesday afternoon at 12pm via the following link
Dardistown Crematorium
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A massive new housing development has been announced for north Dublin
The Land Development Agency has acquired an 18-hectare site in Baldoyle with existing planning permission for 1,931 homes
This site near Clongriffin Train Station has been earmarked for housing since 2016
The LDA is already in the process of building 2,000 homes on nearby land
Chief Executive John Coleman says it's the largest public housing scheme in the country; "This is an extremely large site with capacity for over 4,000 homes
The first 400 are under construction already
With the new plot that we've acquired at the other side of the train line
the first phase of that will commence in early 2026."
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The Land Development Agency is planning to build almost 2,000 homes on an 18-hectare site it has acquired in Baldoyle
Chief Executive John Cummins has said it is the largest public housing scheme in the entire country
"This is an extremely large site with capacity for over 400,000 homes," he said
"The first 400 are under construction already
"With the new plot that we've acquired on the other side of the train line
the first phase of that will commence in early 2026 after we procure a building contractor to commence construction with the first homes then completed towards the end of 2027."
It is beside land near Clongriffin Train Station
on which the LDA is already in the process of building a further 2,000 homes
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DublinIn loving memory of Jimmy whose first anniversary occurs on 17 April 2025
Also remembered by his relatives and many friends
Jimmy will be remembered at Sunday Mass in St
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in the wonderful care of the Bon Secours Hospital
Deeply regretted by his beloved and heartbroken wife Bernadette
He will be forever missed by his adored grandchildren Kellie
great grandson Reuben and grandson-in-law Simon
Baldoyle on Saturday morning for 10am Funeral Mass followed by burial in Fingal cemetery
Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society
A live stream of James’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link:
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Lindsay, Alice (née Fitzpatrick) (Baldoyle, Dublin 13) - Peacefully in the care of the wonderful staff of Anovocare, Cloghran . Predeceased by her beloved son David. Alice will be sadly missed by her loving husband Seamus (Shay), children Elaine, Paul and Derek, son in law Stephen, daughter in law Rachel, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother Gerard, sisters Dolores, Deirdre, Tina and Anne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Fitzgerald's Funeral Directors, Bayside on Tuesday afternoon from 2pm to 4pm. Funeral mass on Wednesday morning at 10am in the Church of St. Laurence O'Toole, Seagrange, Baldoyle followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Alzheimer's Society of Ireland.
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D13) – April 25th 2025 (peacefully) in the wonderful kind care of the staff at Beaumont Hospital
Dublin after many years of Excellent Care given by the staff at St
Deeply regretted by his uncle Colman and his partner Patricia
For those who are unable to attend the funeral but would like to offer their condolences, can do so on the notices section by clicking on this link www.patrickodonovanandsonfunerals.ie or on the condolence section below.
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Mulvey, Brendan (Baldoyle) - March 30, 2025. Peacefully at St. Francis Hospice, Raheny surrounded by his loving family. Brendan will be sadly missed by his wife Lesley, children, step-children, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, step-grandchildren, brother Martin, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours but especially his pals from his doggy park walks
Brendan’s family would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff of Beaumont Hospital, St. Francis Hospice, Raheny and Danu Homecare who looked after him so well during his illness.
Reposing at Fitzgerald's Funeral Directors, Bayside on Wednesday from 3pm to 5pm. A service to celebrate Brendan's life will take place on Thursday afternoon at 2:30pm in Dardistown Crematorium. No flowers by request, donations in lieu to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny.
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Graham, Brian (late of Baldoyle), who passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on 13th February 2025. The family of Brian Graham would like to thank everyone who sympathised with them on their huge loss and invite them to join in the celebration of his life.
He was deeply loved by his wife Doris and children Aoife, Mary, Ciara, Brian, Conor, Ellie and Fearga and also by his sons and daughters in law, Jim, Ronan, Susan, Niamh, Mark and Ken. He is also hugely missed by his beloved grandchildren, Niamh, Róisín, Killian, Issy, Katie, Saibh, Caoimhe, Edith, Jasper, Charlotte, Callum, Méabh, Seóna, Cormac, Ailbhe, Emilia, Síomha, Éabha and James.
We are so thankful to all of his friends, neighbours and well wishers who have been such a huge part of his life. We would also like to thank the staff of St. Francis Hospice and Clontarf private Nursing Home for the wonderful care and attention they gave to Brian.
Brian will repose at the family home on Monday the (17th February) from 4pm – 8pm. The funeral mass will be held in St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Baldoyle, on Tuesday, (18th February) at 10am and followed by a private family Cremation.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny.
surrounded by his loving family and loved ones
Predeceased by his son Shane and parents Ray and Patsy
Ray will be very sadly missed by his wife Louise
on Saturday morning for 10am Funeral Mass followed by cremation in Dardistown crematorium
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in the wonderful care of the staff at Clontarf Hospital
Beloved husband of the late Nuala and loving father of Orna
Emer and Aideen and sons-in-law Gerry and Alan
Portmarnock on Friday afternoon the 21st March from 3pm to 5pm
Removal on Saturday morning 22nd March to the Church of St
arriving for funeral Mass at 10am followed by Burial in St Fintan’s cemetery
Donations to RNLI in Eoin's memory can be made instead
A live stream of Eoin’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link:
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We are so sad to share that we have had to say goodbye to our beloved son Lee Hyland Fitzsimons
(Baldoyle) died 8th January 2025 under the incredible care of the ICU team at Beaumont hospital
he was full of energy and passion and kindness – He will be deeply missed by his dad
May he rest in peace
Public Reposal at his home Monday 13th January 4pm-8pm
Removal from his home on Wednesday at 10.30am to arrive at St John The Evangelist Church
You are welcome to click on the following link to view Lee’s Funeral Mass live click st-johns-church - MCN. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired to M.D.I. (Muscular Dystrophy)
Alice (née Atkins) – Saturday 15th February 2025 (Baldoyle and formerly of Donnycarney) passed peacefully
surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of staff at Oakwood Lodge Nursing Home
Beloved wife of Cyril and loving mam to Denise and Clare
Alice will be very sadly missed by her husband
Portmarnock on Friday afternoon 21st February from 2pm to 4pm
Removal on Saturday morning to the Church of St
D13 CC97 arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Balgriffin Cemetery extension
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Saturday morning 22nd February at 10am via the following link
St. Laurence O'Toole Church
O’Callaghan, Patrick (Paddy) – 6th March 2025, (Baldoyle and formerly of Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick), (Peacefully), surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of staff at Beaumont Hospital.
Beloved husband of the late Dolores and loving and caring dad of John, Declan and Sandra. Patrick will be very sadly missed by his daughter, and sons, son-in-law, Sean daughters-in-law, Louise Anne, adored grandchildren, Eric, Jack, Sam, and Jamie, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Jennings Funeral Home, Oscar Traynor Rd, Coolock on Tuesday Afternoon, March 11th from 2pm to 4pm.
Removal on Wednesday morning to the Church of St Laurence O’Toole, Baldoyle arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by Burial in Balgriffin Cemetery Extension.
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passed peacefully in the loving care of the staff at the Glebe Nursing Home
Beloved husband of the late Mary Ellen and cherished brother of Ann and the late Elizabeth and Peter
Sadly missed and remembered by all his loving family
Tony will repose at Staffords Funeral Home
Portmarnock on Wednesday (Feb 19th) from 5pm to 7pm
Removal on Thursday morning (Feb 20th) to SS’ Peter & Paul Church
Click here at 12pm on Thursday to view live streaming of Funeral Mass
All enquiries to JP Ward & Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village Tel: (01) 2135905
Pakistani Golfers Ireland’s Tanveer Alam; Dr Nasir Awan; and Irfan Hameed
Hamnah Faisal Mirza (Conor Healy / Picture It Photography)
Pakistani Golfers Ireland held their annual Pakistan Golf Cup at Powerscourt Golf Club this past July
which intends to use the generous funds to purchase much needed resources for the school
primarily focusing on the areas of numeracy to support the new Maths curriculum and literacy
organisers incorporated a charitable aspect as a way to give back to the Irish community
Funds were raised through tee box sponsorships and individual donations
highlighting the generous spirit of the Pakistani community in Ireland
The Pakistan Ireland Business Council played a pivotal role in facilitating the event booking and providing a platform for its success
Several members of the business council generously sponsored the event
further demonstrating their commitment to supporting local initiatives
expressed his excitement about the new charitable direction the event has taken
saying: “We have made Ireland our home
and have been accepted by the Irish with open hearts
And ‘Cead mile failte’ truly represents the welcoming spirit of the Irish
and we as a group have been actively looking for a way to give back to the Irish community
We often say that ‘Ireland is heaven for golfers’
“This year’s event marks a new chapter for Pakistani Golfers Ireland
one that combines our love of the sport and a commitment to supporting the local community
We are very thankful to our friends and donors for their kind and generous support; and are excited that our vision is finally coming to fruition
and will continue to raise even more funds in future to support charities in need.”
Expressing their gratitude to Pakistani Golfers Ireland
Laurence’s NS said “On behalf of our school community
I extend my gratitude to Pakistani Golfers Ireland for their incredible generosity
The funds raised through this year’s Pakistan Golf Cup will make a lasting impact on our students
providing them with new opportunities for learning and resources to excel.”
the former Pakistani Ambassador to Ireland
Shuja Alam; and the current Pakistani Ambassador
marking another successful year for the event
who proudly lifted the trophy sponsored by the Pakistan Embassy in Dublin
Pakistani Golfers Ireland was founded in 2018; with 18 golfers playing in the first competition in Killeen Castle Golf Club
Pakistani Golfers Ireland hosts four events every year for members and invited diplomats and Irish CEOs; at Powerscourt Golf Club
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Reposing at the Fanagan Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand today (Tuesday 11th March) from 5pm until 7pm.
Funeral tomorrow (Wednesday 12th March) to Church of the Resurrection, Bayside arriving for 11am Requiem Mass.
Burial afterwards in St. Fintan's Cemetery, Sutton.
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A second teenager has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Baldoyle, Co Dublin, last July.
The incident occurred on the coast road in the early hours of July 17th.
Michael ‘Mikey’ Farrelly, who was in his 40s, was knocked down by a car, which failed to remain at the scene, gardaí said in a statement at the time. Mr Farrelly had been out with family on the night of the incident and was struck and killed at about 1am while walking home alone.
A man in his late teens was arrested in early September in connection with the incident.
Gardaí have arrested a second man, also in his late teens, as part of the investigation. He was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda station in Dublin. He has since been released without charge and a file will be prepared for the Garda Youth Diversion Office.
The previously arrested individual was released without charge and a file is being prepared for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Investigations into the fatal incident are ongoing.
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North Wall) passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of staff at Beaumont Hospital
Beloved husband of Rita and loving dad to Paul
Leo will be reposing at Staffords Funeral Home
Portmarnock on Monday afternoon 10th February from 2pm to 4pm
Removal on Tuesday morning to the Church of St
Baldoyle arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Tuesday morning 11th February at 10am via the following link
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The Crematorium Service will be streamed live on Tuesday afternoon at 12pm via the following link
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Daughter of the late Cornelius and Kathleen
Sadly missed by her loving husband and best friend Pierce
adored six grandchildren Sam (his partner Lara)
extended family and a large circle of friends
Annie's funeral will then travel to Donegal
The family would like to invite anyone to O'Dwyers Pub (beside Stafford funeral home) on Thursday evening from 5pm to 8pm
Annie's funeral will arrive at Muff border approximately 3pm
to continue to The Mill Culdaff for repose approximately 4pm till 11pm
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accompanied the Chief Executive of Fingal County Council
and the Director of Housing and Community Development
performed the ceremony at the site of the new centre in Racecourse Park
The spectacular new circular building has been designed by an Integrated Design Team led by Henchion Reuter Architects and including Roughan O’Donovan Engineers
Walsh Associates Quantity Surveyors and Dermot Foley Landscape Architects
The new centre will cost €10 million and is being completely funded by Fingal County Council through its Community Development and Parks and Green Infrastructure Departments
It is expected to take 18 months to complete and is being built by Vision Contracting who are currently nearing the completion of the Meakstown Community Centre in Dublin 11
said: “I’m delighted we are beginning the construction phase of what will be a truly wonderful facility that will cater for a wide range of community
education and sporting activities in the area
The local area councillors have worked alongside the community and the Council to get this project to site and everybody is really looking forward to it being delivered.”
The Chief Executive of Fingal County Council
said: “Baldoyle is an emerging town that has witnessed significant population growth since 2006
This project reflects our commitment to enhancing the lives of current and future residents of Baldoyle
will quickly become a hub for activities and services that cater to all ages and abilities.”
When constructed the Baldoyle Community Centre will prioritise sustainability and accessibility and will have a green roof and rain-garden to promote biodiversity and ecology
The circular design will minimise visual disruption to the surrounding area and there will be ample bike parking to encourage the use of sustainable transport
There will also be accessible parking and electric vehicle charging points
The central sports hall will have three courts and the overall complex will have four multi-purpose community rooms as well as externally accessible sports rooms for use by the likes of Baldoyle United FC
Na Dubh Ghall GAA Club and Suttonians Rugby Football Club who use pitches in Racecourse Park
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ammo and two cars have been seized after a garda operation on the Moyne Road in Baldoyle.
The sawn off shotgun and shells were found in an abandoned car on the property
A garda spokesperson confirmed a number of units were involved in the seizure
"As part of ongoing investigations into recent criminal activity in the Baldoyle area
Gardaí in Howth conducted a search operation under warrant at a property on the Moyne Road
Assistance was provided by the District Detective Unit
the District Crime Task Force and uniform Gardaí from Clontarf and Raheny
a sawn-off double barrel shotgun and ammunition was found concealed in an abandoned vehicle
The firearm and ammunition was seized by Gardaí and is subject to further analysis by the Ballistics Section of the Garda Technical Bureau
"Two vehicles were also seized by Gardaí during the course of the search and are subject to a technical examination," they added.
and gardaí say investigations are ongoing.
Michael ‘Mikey’ Farrelly (40) was walking home when he was struck by a stolen car in Baldoyle
Robin SchillerTue 10 Sep 2024 at 03:30A key member of the ‘Lucky Dip’ car-theft gang has been arrested over a fatal hit-and-run in Dublin
Gardaí have been investigating the death of Michael ‘Mikey’ Farrelly (40)
who was knocked down by a stolen car on July 17 this year
He was walking home along the Coast Road in Baldoyle
DNA and other key forensic evidence was later recovered from the vehicle
which was found abandoned nearby at Willie Nolan Road
investigators arrested an 18-year-old who is believed to be a central member of a car-theft gang causing havoc across Leinster
Key member of ‘Lucky Dip’ gang arrested over hit-and-run in north Dublin
is suspected of being the driver of the car involved in the fatal hit-and-run
He is being held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 and can be detained for up to 24 hours
Sources last night described the young criminal as a “recidivist offender” who has been linked to car thefts across the capital
The arrested teenager is a central member of the so-called ‘Lucky Dip’ gang made up of juveniles and teenage males mainly from the Ballyfermot
are currently in custody in relation to separate garda investigations into their crime wave
Gardaí have named them the ‘Lucky Dip’ gang after obtaining key intelligence that they randomly pick targets in Leinster towns on an almost nightly basis using the Google Maps app
A source previously said: “The ‘Lucky Dip’ gang randomly pick a location on the app
usually within the wider Dublin area or within Dublin itself
and then utilise the motorway network to travel to the location
“They are a disorganised bunch in terms of criminality – this is not an organised crime gang who are stealing cars for order – they are doing it for the craic
the gang members attempt to steal any car they can
or steal anything from any unlocked vehicles
The ‘Lucky Dip’ gang is suspected of stealing dozens of cars in the last year
which they mainly use for joyriding rather than resale
The car linked to the death of Mr Farrelly was stolen from a house in north Dublin in the hours before he was knocked down
It is believed the owner of the car was sleeping when gardaí arrived at the property in relation to the crash and was completely unaware that her car had been taken hours earlier
in what was described as a creeper burglary
the car was involved in an “interaction” with gardaí in which it failed to stop for officers who had seen it driving erratically shortly before the fatal incident
Mr Farrelly’s funeral in Co Meath heard how he had just fulfilled a lifelong ambition of recording an album of his own music
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ammunition and two vehicles have been seized on Dublin's northside
Gardaí searched a property on the Moyne Road in Baldoyle yesterday evening as part of an investigation into recent criminal activity
Officers were backed up by the Armed Support Unit
the District Crime Task Force and the Dog Unit
A sawn-off double barrel shotgun and ammunition were found hidden in an abandoned vehicle during the course of the raid
Two vehicles were also seized by Gardaí and are subject to a technical examination
No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing
The funeral details have been announced for Michael (Mikey) Farrelly, the man in his 40s who was killed when he was knocked down by a hit-and-run driver last week on the Coast Road at Baldoyle, Co Dublin.
Mr Farrelly had been out with family on the night of the incident and was knocked down and killed at about 1am while walking home alone. The car, which had been stolen, was left at the scene and the occupant or occupants of the car fled.
Gardaí are understood to believe the driver of the car was a young person known to them who has been associated in the past with car theft. It is also understood there was interaction between the gardaí and the occupant or occupants of the stolen car in the hours prior to Mr Farrelly being knocked down, but the driver had failed to stop when instructed to do so.
Mr Farrelly was the son of Philip and the late Sylvia Farrelly, from Sutton, and brother of Conor, Lucia, Philip, Noirín and Tom. His body will repose at the family home in Sutton on Tuesday evening and the funeral Mass is to take place at noon on Wednesday at St Ciarán’s Church, Meenlagh, Carnacross, Co Meath.
Colm Keena is an Irish Times journalist. He was previously legal-affairs correspondent and public-affairs correspondent
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Gardaí at scene of ‘serious’ road crash in Baldoyle
Gardaí are investigating a serious road crash as the coast road in Baldoyle
The incident happened at around 1am and local diversions are in place
Dublin Bus services have been disrupted in the area
The H1 and H2 services are currently unable to service Baldoyle Village or the Coast Street
Passengers can get the H1 from stop 918 Baldoyle Youth Club
A garda spokesperson told the Irish Independent: “Gardaí are currently at scene of a serious road traffic collision that occurred on Coast Road
Dublin 13 shortly before 1am this morning Wednesday 17th July
“The road is currently closed and local diversions are in place
Amy Donohoe and Conor FeehanWed 17 Jul 2024 at 16:27A man died after being knocked down by a suspected stolen car in a hit-and-run in north Dublin last night
A garda investigation is under way into the fatal road collision which happened in Baldoyle at around 1am
It's understood gardaí received reports of a car
being driven erratically in the area by so-called joyriders
Emergency services were subsequently alerted to reports of a pedestrian being struck by the stolen car on the coast road in Baldoyle
The car involved failed to remain at the scene and a major search operation was under way for the occupants today
was treated at the scene but despite the best efforts of first responders he was pronounced dead a short time later
One source said: "At this stage it's believed the car was stolen purely to be rallied around by youths
It's happening every night of the week and now it has unfortunately resulted in a man losing his life"
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident and are asking for anyone with information or dash cam footage to come forward
and arrangements will be made for a post-mortem examination
The road was closed overnight to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators
Locals in Baldoyle told of how they were awoken by the Garda helicopter hovering over the area shortly after 1am and of gardai searching gardens in the area using torchlight
The body of the victim remained at the scene under a forensic tent until early afternoon when it was removed for a post mortem examination
A garda forensic collision investigator inspected the scene during the morning
The matter has been referred to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission
"GSOC received a referral from An Garda Síochána during the early hours of Wednesday
following a road traffic incident in Portmarnock
The referral was made by a Garda Superintendent under section 102(1) of the Garda Síochána Act
The matter is now under examination by GSOC further to section 91 of the Garda Síochána Act
Michael ‘Mikey’ Farrelly (40) was walking home when he was hit by a stolen car in Baldoyle
A male pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run incident in north Dublin last summer had to be identified through DNA profiling due to the extent of his injuries
Michael ‘Mikey’ Farrelly (40) was killed when he was struck by a stolen vehicle on Coast Road
The driver of the vehicle and his passenger
who are suspected of being members of the so-called ‘Lucky Dip’ criminal gang – a loose network of around 60 teenagers based in Ballyfermot
Inchicore and Blanchardstown who specialise in car theft – failed to remain at the scene
The gang has been so-named because they are understood to pick targets to burgle at random on Google Maps
At the opening of the inquest into Mr Farrelly’s death at Dublin District Coroner’s Court on Monday
evidence was heard that Forensic Science Ireland had to carry out DNA testing to confirm the deceased’s identity
said a blood sample had been obtained from the victim’s body and compared with one taken from his father
Ms McGovern said DNA profiling of both samples showed the likelihood that the victim was the biological son of Mr Farrelly was 7.2 million times more likely than him being an unknown
She claimed such evidence provided “extremely strong support” that the two men were related
Detective Inspector Donncha Maguire applied for an adjournment of the inquest under Section 25 (1) of the Coroners Act on the basis that criminal proceedings are being considered
Det Insp Maguire said the adjournment was required to facilitate progress of the Garda investigation into Mr Farrelly’s death
that there was one particular line of inquiry which was delaying the submission of a file on the investigation to the DPP
Dr Keane told the hearing – which was attended by a number of relatives of Mr Farrelly
Conor – that the results of a postmortem showed the deceased had died from “polytrauma”
Offering her condolences to Mr Farrelly’s family
the coroner granted the application for an adjournment and listed the case for further mention on October 6
Mr Farrelly was returning to his home in Sutton after a night out with his family when he was struck by the stolen vehicle around 50 metres from the entrance to the housing estate where he lived
had been attending Riverdance at the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin with relatives after which they had gone for some drinks in a local pub near his home
The Hyundai Kona involved in the fatal crash had been stolen the previous evening from outside a house in Malahide
It was subsequently involved in an “interaction” with gardaí after it failed to stop after it was witnessed being driven in an erratic fashion shortly before the hit-and-run incident
Mr Farrelly’s death featured in a special report on RTÉ’s Prime Time last week in which his brother
claimed the justice system is failing to respond to the wave of car thefts caused by a network of teenage joyriders
“At least one of the people in the car was actually on bail and under curfew at the time the accident happened
He added: “It makes you think that we have no proper solution to deal with people who can go out and steal a car
and then they walk straight out the back door
including the suspected ringleader of the ‘Lucky Dip’ criminal gang
were arrested over the fatal crash but later released without charge
whom gardaí believe was a passenger in the stolen vehicle involved in Mr Farrelly’s death
It is understood a file about his role in the incident will be prepared for the Garda Youth Diversion Office
A teenager from Blanchardstown and a key member of the ‘Lucky Dip’ criminal gang
is believed to have been driving the stolen car
mourners heard he had fulfilled a lifetime dream by recording an album of his own music shortly before his death
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ammunition and two vehicles during a search operation in Baldoyle
Investigations by gardaí who are monitoring an escalating feud in north Dublin led to a sawed-off double barrelled shotgun being seized as well as two cars that have been used for organised criminality
The family-linked feud has led to a number of violent incidents in the past number of weeks with its participants based in the Moyne Road area of Baldoyle and Belcamp Lane in nearby Priorswood
The shotgun as well as three rounds of ammunition were found hidden in an abandoned van in a planned search operation by gardaí at Moyne Park Halting Site on Wednesday night
“There are concerns that someone may get seriously injured or killed if the feud continues the way it has been so it is a good result to get this weapon off the streets,” a source told the Irish Independent
Officers also seized two cars in the operation including a Silver Seat Leon which is suspected of being used in a number of organised burglaries in the south east of the country
Also seized in the garda operation was a Black Ford car which was stolen in a burglary in the Rathfarnham area of south Dublin earlier this month
The criminal gang had removed its number plates and sources say that the expectation is that the vehicle was to be used for further criminality
A long established family-based crime gang are suspected of controlling the cars and weapon which were seized by gardaí
They have been the subject of a number of raids involving armed gardaí over the past number of years
Gardai announced details of the operation on Thursday
“As part of ongoing investigations into recent criminal activity in the Baldoyle area
Gardaí in Howth conducted a search operation under warrant at a property on the Moyne Road
the District Crime Task Force and uniform Gardaí from Clontarf and Raheny
“The firearm and ammunition was seized by Gardaí and is subject to further analysis by the Ballistics Section of the Garda Technical Bureau
“Two vehicles were also seized by Gardaí during the course of the search and are subject to a technical examination
The incident took place on Coast Road in Baldoyle, Dublin 13, at around 1am on Wednesday morning, July 17.
40-year-old pedestrian Michael ‘Mikey’ Farrelly
The incident took place on Coast Road in Baldoyle
A man in his late teens has already been arrested over the fatal crash
and an updated statement from gardaí on Thursday said a second man has been arrested over the same incident
It said: “Gardaí have arrested a second individual as part of an investigation into the fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the coast road in Baldoyle
Dublin 13 in the early hours of Wednesday morning
“The male juvenile (aged in his late teens) was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act
“He has since been released without charge and a file will be prepared for the Garda Youth Diversion Office
a man (aged in his late teens) was released without charge and a file is being prepared for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
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Gardaí have arrested a man in his late teens over a fatal crash that killed a pedestrian in north Dublin back in July
It is understood Mr Farrelly was walking to his home when he was struck by a stolen car
Gardaí today announced that a suspect has been arrested in connection with the collision
“The man (aged in his late teens) is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act
at a garda station in Dublin,” a spokesperson said
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A SAWN-OFF double barrel shotgun and ammunition was found hidden in an abandoned vehicle during a search operation in Dublin yesterday evening
As part of ongoing investigations into recent criminal activity in the Baldoyle area
gardaí conducted a search operation under warrant at a property on the Moyne Road in Baldoyle
gardaí discovered the sawn-off shotgun and ammunition concealed in the abandoned vehicle
The firearm and ammunition were seized by gardaí and are subject to further analysis by the Ballistics Section of the Garda Technical Bureau
Two vehicles were also seized by gardaí and are subject to a technical examination
No arrests have been made and a garda spokesperson said investigations are ongoing
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A MAN IN his 40s has been killed after being struck by a stolen car in the Baldoyle area of North Dublin overnight
It happened on the Coast Road in Baldoyle at around 1am
The man – who was on foot – was fatally injured
Gardaí said in a statement that the local coroner had been notified and arrangements have been made for a post-mortem examination
It’s believed the vehicle was stolen by a gang of car thieves operating from the west of Dublin city
The road was was closed off in both directions overnight and is expected to reopen shortly
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to come forward
“Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area at the time are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí,” a statement said
“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Howth Garda Station on 01 666 4900
the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111
The stolen car had been spotted by a Garda vehicle hours in advance of the crash and officers attempted to stop it
It’s understood the pursuit lasted a few minutes before being stood down
As a result of the Garda involvement the matter has been referred to Garda watchdog body GSOC
extended family and many close friends and neighbours
Predeceased by his parents and his brothers Barry and Philip
Reposing on Monday (2nd September) from 4pm until 6pm at the Frank Jennings Funeral Home
Removal from Frank Jennings Funeral Home (Tuesday
September) at 9.30am to arrive at Ss Peter and Paul's Church
Dublin 13 for 10 o'clock Funeral Mass followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium
If you wish to view the Funeral Mass live then you can click on the following link https://churchmedia.tv/st-peter-st-paul
Baldoyle and formerly of Drimnagh and late of C.I.E
Baldoyle on Thursday morning for 10am Funeral Mass followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium at 12.30pm
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A sawn-off double barrel shotgun and ammunition were seized from an abandoned vehicle at a property in Dublin yesterday
Two vehicles were also seized by gardaí during a search operation at a property on the Moyne Road in Baldoyle on Wednesday evening
It was conducted as part of ongoing investigations into recent criminal activity in the area
A sawn-off double barrel shotgun and ammunition were found concealed in an abandoned vehicle
Both were seized by gardaí and are subject to further analysis by the Ballistics Section of the Garda Technical Bureau
Two vehicles were also seized by Gardaí during the course of the search and are subject to a technical examination
Gardaí in Howth received assistance from the District Detective Unit
No arrests have been made at this time and investigations are ongoing
Today's News in 90 Seconds - September 26th
A section of the Coast Road in North Dublin is closed in both directions after a serious road crash overnight
It happened at around 1am this morning in Baldoyle
Gardaí have yet to confirm whether anyone was hurt in the incident; however
a blue tent has been erected around the crash site
Garda forensic collision investigators are due to arrive the scene shortly
A section of the Coast Road in Baldoyle is closed in both directions
(Baldoyle) (formerly of Telecom Eireann and the City of Dublin ETB)
Beloved husband of Sheila and loving Dad of Paul
David will be very sadly missed by his loving family
17 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren
Removal on Thursday morning to the Church of St Peter & St Paul
arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Capuchin Day Centre.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Thursday morning
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The Crematorium Service will be streamed live on Thursday afternoon at 12pm via the following link:
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A man in his 40s has died in Dublin after he was struck by a stolen car that failed to remain at the scene
Emergency services were alerted to the collision on the Coast Road in Baldoyle at around 1am
The Garda Press Office confirmed that the car involved in the hit-and-run was stolen
It had been spotted by a marked garda vehicle yesterday evening
and the matter has been referred to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission
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A post-mortem examination is to be carried out
The road was closed for a foresnic examination
including road users who have may have camera footage from the area
are being asked to contact Howth Garda Station on 01 666 4900
Baldoyle Community Hall is closed to allow gardaí to carry out their investigation and is expected to reopen tomorrow
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