Foggy Notions and Pavilion Theatre co-present the shows English songwriter Beth Orton’s most recent album is 2022’s Weather Alive while folk singer and multi-instrumentalist Amidon released Salt River earlier this year Sam Amidon also performed as part of the Teac Damsa show  Nobodaddy dance theatre music piece late last year where his songs are central to the show He has also recently finished work on the forthcoming film History Of Sound starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor wherein Amidon served as a consultant and musician Tickets €39 plus fees on sale now Your support enables us to continue to publish articles like this one, make podcasts and provide recommendations and news to our readers, and be a key part of the music community in Ireland and abroad. We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, serve personalized ads or content, and analyze our traffic. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to our use of cookies. 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The existing planning approval provides for 74 rental apartments consisting of a mix of 55 one-bedroom units and 19 two-bedroom units along with one commercial cafe unit over two buildings with heights ranging from part four to eight storeys. The approved scheme will have uninterrupted views across Dún Laoghaire Harbour and have a number of amenities on-site including a gym, and social and co-working areas. The approved development benefits from a 10 per cent Part V provision for social and affordable housing and minimal parking with no basement requirement. The subject site’s development potential could yet increase should an alternative strategic housing development (SHD) application for 102 rental apartments, currently before An Bord Pleanála, be approved. The site is well located with more than 40m of road frontage on to Crofton Road and is bounded by the Harbour View residential scheme to the east, residential dwellings to the west and St Michael’s Hospital to the south. It sits in proximity to the numerous amenities in Dún Laoghaire and its immediate environs including the Forty Foot, the Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire Shopping Centre and the People’s Park. The site also benefits from excellent public transport links, with Dún Laoghaire Dart station situated directly opposite the site, providing frequent access to Dublin city centre (northbound) and Greystones/Bray (southbound). A number of Dublin Bus routes serve the area. Evan Lonergan and Robert Wilson of Knight Frank say: “This property represents a prime residential development opportunity. 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For weekly traffic news updates, please visit https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-news As part of Clonmel Enterprises Ltd's public engagement and communication plan a public meeting will be held to inform local residents and businesses about construction activities The following local community centre has been booked for this public meeting: Works commenced on the 5th of February at Bakers Corner and a new temporary traffic management system was set up traffic lights were unavoidably switched out between the hours of 10 am to 4 pm and the junction operated under Stop/ Go traffic management This initial disruptive element of the works has now passed and future traffic through the junction will be governed predominantly by traffic lights Works are commencing on the DLR Central Scheme on 5th February 2025 They are proposed to continue for approximately 2 years DLR will have resident engineering staff onsite for the duration of these works Dedicated contact details of the contractor: 086 032 4904 Planning and Development (Amendment) (No.3) Regulations 2018 European Union (Planning and Development) (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2018 Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has carried out screenings and has determined the following:   Part 8 permission was granted for this scheme This included statutory public consultation elements Information for the public consultation on the scheme is available here: Active Travel Improvements: Dún Laoghaire Central - Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council - Citizen Space DL Central is primarily a residential area and nighttime construction work would significantly disrupt the residents' quality of life over an extended period can be conducted at night because they are less noisy like installing footpaths and traffic islands it is more challenging to obtain materials like concrete after dark the current temperatures are not suitable for pouring concrete at night The scheme is expected to take about two years to complete with construction beginning in February 2025 (Please note the work at Bakers Corner will take approximately 3 months to complete) Venue: Holy Family Parish Resource Centre •Proposed night and weekend work (if any) The proposal to remove the left turn slip at this location is to facilitate a new two-way protected cycle track cycle Removal of the slip also facilitates reduced pedestrian and cycle crossing distances at the junction which is as per the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets Please note that the left turn at this junction will still be permitted and the turning lane is being maintained The removal of the left turn slip will facilitate Sustainable Urban Drainage (SuDS) to achieve the Climate Action Plan objectives by reducing CO2 emissions This scheme requires the rebuilding of the entire junction a temporary traffic management system has been put in place to allow working space for the contractor The existing traffic signals have been moved to temporary locations while excavations are being carried out The work at Bakers Corner will take approximately 3 months to complete The scheme is scheduled to take approximately two years and involves the reconstruction of several important junctions It is not feasible to limit construction to the summer months Bus services will be maintained throughout the project; however some bus stops may be temporarily relocated to accommodate construction or traffic management retention sockets and tactiles being put in place on NW quadrant utility chamber and utility ducting being laid on the NW quadrant Pedestrian crossing island poured with retention sockets for traffic signal poles and tactiles in place Report a problem with the Council E-mail: info@dlrcoco.ie Address: 11 Royal Terrace West, Dún Laoghaire, Co DublinPrice: €2,395,000 Agent: Sherry FitzGeraldRoyal Terrace in Dún Laoghaire was built as two facing terraces on the opposite sides of a four-acre park in 1860 These east and west terraces were built as part of the expansion of the capital after the opening of the Dublin to Kingstown railway in 1834 Well-heeled families acquired the houses along Royal Terrace as an escape from the city as they climbed the social ladder and took advantage of their ability to live by the sea The east and west terraces stood alone until 2017 when a terrace of five new houses was built on the north terrace with identical Victorian facades The attention to detail of these new-builds is so impressive that it is hard to tell them apart from their original neighbours number 11 has just come on to the market with an asking price of €2.395 million with Sherry FitzGerald The current owner bought the house in 2013 and has poured a lot of love and labour into it to create a home that pays homage to its Victorian past “I tried to do justice to the house by filling it with things from the correct period,” says the owner “I enjoyed finding the right things for the right place The fireplaces were gone from the main hall level so the two fireplaces in situ now are white Carrara marble from France with carved caryatids holding up the mantel.” furnishings and exquisite antique pieces fill every room in the house which is set out over four levels and has a floor area of 262sq m (2,825sq ft) The garden level is brighter than expected thanks to the open-plan layout where one room leads into the other while maintaining their own distinct purpose The large kitchen has custom-made units painted in a sage green with an original fireplace and French doors out to the garden which also has doors to the patio and rear garden Up at hall level is a fine entrance with an ornate archway and access into the formal reception rooms The drawingroom and study are connected by the original double doors each with the aforementioned marble fireplaces large sash windows and polished timber floor The ornate cornicing and centre roses are highlighted by the choice of classical damask wallpaper and long which have been meticulously restored and styled [ Fun meets functionality at substantial Dundrum home with pool and cinema for €3.95mOpens in new window ] The owner has gone to great lengths to recreate the characteristics of 19th-century bathrooms. Antique marble sinks have been sourced along with high-end rolltop cast-iron baths. On the top floor of the Ber-exempt house is a fourth bedroom with an en suite bathroom. The garden was another feature that attracted the owner when he first viewed the house. The 30 metre deep and 7.3 metre wide area provided him with a challenge to create something different that would get plenty of use. “The gardens along the road are very long, so if you don’t divide them up in some way you just end up with one long skinny strip that doesn’t do much,” he says. Now set out as two separate areas, one is on two levels and is paved to allow for seating areas and is fully fenced for privacy, with extensive planting to each side. There is a gate into the other side of the garden, which has a lawn at the centre and a dinky little summer house with a lead roof and turned oak finials that was custom-made for this spot by Formality at the Cowshed in Glasthule. To the front, number 11 overlooks the railed park that is managed by the council. Dún Laoghaire town centre is less than five minutes away on foot and Monkstown is 10 minutes away. The owner will be sad to leave but has found another house that needs a restoration job, so he is looking forward to getting his hands dirty again and starting a new episode as a property owner. Alison Gill, a contributor to The Irish Times, writes about property Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLR) is seeking expressions of interest from interested businesses for the lease of a commercial premises at Park House This prime retail location is situated on bustling Georges Street Upper making it the gateway to Dún Laoghaire town Key transport links near the property include being located on the DART line easy access to major roads such as the N11 and M50 and situated near the Coastal Mobility Route Park House is just a short walk from Dún Laoghaire’s East Pier and benefits from consistent footfall located directly opposite the entrance to the People’s Park which hosts many seasonal events and the weekly Sunday Farmers Market The building is also in close proximity to the dlr LexIcon Library and the recently re-developed Dún Laoghaire Baths the site will benefit from the upcoming Dún Laoghaire Living Streets Project due to commence this year The building itself has historical significance dating back to the late 19th century and offers a unique opportunity for a commercial venture The ambition for this commercial space is to deliver public value and economic use in this historical setting through maximising the benefits of a commercial economy approach in fitting with the building’s location and setting The enterprise proposed should activate and enliven the space bring life and amenity to this part of Dún Laoghaire and/or deliver social and community benefit Supporting existing businesses and SMEs as well as enhancing the retail offering is important for the economic development of Dún Laoghaire A strong and diverse retail sector can increase dwell time of visitors and residents in town and village centres and contribute to their vibrancy and appeal Interested parties can participate in a two-stage process for the lease competition, with an Initial application followed by an interview stage. To find out more and how you can apply, please visit the consultation page here or contact us on 66ParkHouse@dlrcoco.ie for further information Local produce at the sunday Dun Laoghaire CoCo Markets - Peoples Park & LexIcon Library - Food Coffee on the terrace at the victorian tea rooms This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. 3 Dungar Terrace is in pristine condition throughout This box-bay-fronted home, built in 1910, last sold in January 2021 for €736,000, according to the Property Price Register. For a house of its vintage, it has an impressive B2 Ber rating having been sensitively upgraded throughout The front door’s leaded-glass panels have been retained The front door opens into a pale timber-floored hall that’s sealed with a matt varnish There are two interconnecting reception rooms with dado-height panelling and louvred shutters tiled insert and brass hood; the one in the livingroom is an open fireplace; that in the diningroom There are new brass doorknobs and escutcheons that are in keeping with the original brass handles on the sliding pocket doors that can close one room off from the other When this is open the rooms are dual-aspect The eat-in kitchen is to the rear of the house past a cloakroom under the stairs; here every available centimetre of usable space has been purposed for storage A row of under-counter units lines the exterior wall with a table that seats six on the opposing side The fridge has been recessed into a space under the stairs while more kitchen cabinetry has been cleverly set into the corner chimney breast three below the counter and two above; one pulls down to give you counter space while another operates using a lift-up shutter mechanism This space leads into a small utility area opening out then on to an east-facing rear yard with lots of storage for outdoor cushions as well as room to fit a barbecue A timber deck set with planters can be lifted to access a set of steps that open to give pedestrian access to the lane behind [ Fine Victorian five-bed on Cowper Road in Rathmines for €2.45mOpens in new window ] There is a very stylishly appointed family bathroom on the hall return, with twin sinks, a large shower stall and a separate free-standing bath. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms. The principal, which is to the front, extends across the width of the house and includes a sun-warmed reading nook in the box bay. Both bedrooms have fitted wardrobes. The third double is on the first-floor return. All accommodation features laminate flooring. The owner keeps the bins to the front; there is residents' permit on-street parking, although double-yellow lines prohibit parking directly outside the property. The house is well located, being close to all Dún Laoghaire has to offer. The area’s attractions include its pier walks, the weekly farmers’ market in the People’s Park, swim spots off the West Pier, at Seapoint and at the Forty Foot, and eateries aplenty in nearby Glasthule and Monkstown. Number 3 Dungar Terrace extends to 126sq m (1,356sq ft), and is seeking €875,000 through agents SherryFitzGerald. Alanna Gallagher is a property journalist with The Irish Times Get into the holiday spirit at the Santa Parade in Dun Laoghaire on 23 November Dun Laoghaire is kicking off the Christmas season with a festive parade featuring Santa Claus starting at the end of Marine Road (County Hall) at 12.00 noon where he will be joined by his magical entourage of elves and other characters as he makes his way through the town. To capture all the excitement Andriú de Paor and Taran O’Sullivan from 2FM will be broadcasting their show live from the 2FM Roadcaster in Myrtle Square from 12 to 3pm Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council will lead Santa through the town in a magnificent train making a stop at Myrtle Square where children and parents can greet Santa and enjoy a Christmas entertainment show on a special stage Santa will continue on to the National Maritime Museum where he will be available for visits until December Don’t forget to visit Santa’s Grotto and use the express post box to send your letters to the North Pole Book your visit to santa on the National Maritime Museum of Ireland website here. This event is proudly supported by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and organised by the Dún Laoghaire Business Association Join us for a day of joy and holiday cheer in Dun Laoghaire when it achieved €1.225m – well over its asking price of €995,000 – at a time when the financial crisis was still having an effect on the property sector every inch of its 290sq m (3,122sq ft) has undergone complete refurbishment and has been home to its current family and its peers around the green are attributed to builder John Crosthwaite the current iteration of number 14 after an extensive and quite meticulous renovation is down to the work of a team of people Conservation architect Roisin Hanley was given the brief “to get as much light into the house a possible which was like a dungeon at the time as it had a labyrinth of rooms” the room now occupying garden level is excellent: a large open-plan kitchen/dining/livingroom that is flooded with light and is a far cry from its dark with a range of solid-timber hand-painted wall and floor units along with high-end appliances including Siemens double and single ovens a Bosch dishwasher and a Liebherr integrated fridge The owners had thought of installing an Aga “but the heat we get from the underfloor heating really meant we didn’t need one for heat and the multi-fuel stove in the living area is only used when it’s extremely cold outside” itself the size of a regular kitchen with lots of storage also lies at this level as does a bathroom and taking advantage of its south-facing aspect private seating area where owners and their guests have drinks in summer Electric vehicles are catered for with an EV charging unit via a new sweeping staircase that connects the hall level and basement lie two formal reception rooms in the form of a diningroom and a drawingroom period details shine through with newly polished original floorboards detailed cornicing and matching marble fireplaces while the deep bay windows – echoed in the principal bedroom upstairs – help to bounce light off the all-white interiors lies on the return and has access to the rear garden from a private balcony is superb and testament to the calibre of its renovations from lovely views across Dublin Bay to Kish Lighthouse Formality at the Cowshed was tasked with the rear garden which formerly had “an ugly concrete double garage” low-maintenance space where the family could entertain The result saw a New England-style boathouse erected in the garden which can also be used for overnight guests Taking centre stage is a lovely wedding-cake tree the deciduous shrub boasting clusters of small white flowers set in the middle of the lawn [ What will €185,000 buy in France, Spain, Italy, Japan and Leitrim?Opens in new window ] Houses along the park – and indeed Clarinda Park and Royal Terrace – are now designated an architectural conservation area by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Council, which describes the west (other) side of Crosthwaite Park as “probably one of the most majestic terraces” in the area. The location is just a few minutes from the centres of Dún Laoghaire and Glasthule, both of which have good selections of restaurants and shops. In turnkey condition, the Ber-exempt property is a smashing house. Its renovations and current additions marry its period features with the latest contemporary comforts. Kish View is now on the market through Sherry FitzGerald, seeking €2.35m. Elizabeth Birdthistle, a contributor to The Irish Times, writes about property, fine arts, antiques and collectables Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Arts Office and Music Network have announced the appointment of the dlr Musicians-In-Residence 2025 This year’s scheme provides two residencies one for an established musician which has been awarded to composer/singer/songwriter Julie Feeney and an additional residency to support the work of an emerging musician songwriter/interdisciplinary artist Aoife McAtamney also known as Daughter Of A Drum the scheme provides musicians with space and time to create new work collaborate with others and showcase their music  This year’s residencies will run from May to November and will provide each artist with funding a dedicated space to work in and mentoring to support their career development Audiences will also have an opportunity to engage with the musicians at a series of public performances and workshops in Dún Laoghaire throughout the residencies The Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council “Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is delighted to announce Julie Feeney and Aoife McAtamney as the recipients of the 2025 DLR Musicians in Residence Scheme and we look forward to working with them over the coming months We are very grateful to the Arts Council for funding this Scheme.” Our first resident musician is this year’s dlr emerging artist awardee Aoife McAtamney a cross-artform music project inspired by libraries and celebrating the connection between songwriting and literature She will also be mentored by critically acclaimed folk singer Niamh Regan as she composes a new collection of songs inspired by the works of selected writers each song reflecting the life and legacy of one author Aoife's residency will include workshops and open rehearsals for the public and culminate in a concert performance of the newly composed songs with cellist Caitríona Finnegan at dlr LexIcon This year’s established artist awardee Julie Feeney will begin her residency in August Julie will create an original composition titled Breathe in Dun Laoghaire with Julie Feeney which she will perform live at the dlr LexIcon studio in November she will also present three public workshops which will engage with the work which is inspired by the act of breathing it’s connection to speech and song and how it brings us to life Chief Executive of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council said:  “Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is very pleased to continue our strong working relationship with Music Network on this important collaboration Congratulations to the selected musicians.” CEO of Music Network Sharon Rollston added:  “It’s a pleasure to work with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Arts Office once again on the management of this annual scheme These residencies will provide valuable time and resources for the appointed musicians to develop their artistic practice advance their careers and produce exciting new work and we very much look forward to supporting them in bringing their creative ideas to life as the year unfolds.” The Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Arts Office Musicians-in-Residence Scheme is jointly funded by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and the Arts Council and is managed by Music Network and they have put their personal stamp on this 1940s former council house just off Glenageary Road This 81.7sq m (880sq ft) end-of-terrace home stands out among the rest of the houses along the street and stands as a testimony to the flair and imagination of its owners It has a Ber of B3 and is for sale through Janet Carroll Estate Agents with design by TAKA Architects (who won an Architectural Association of Ireland award in 2019 for their design work on number 130) and construction by Clarus builders and a striking front porch and medieval-style side gate both built using reclaimed material from an old Methodist church in the UK There’s even a gargoyle at the apex of the porch Decorative Tudor bricks and jostle stones complete the old-world welcome The walls bordering the front garden are topped with bullnose bricks and dotted with hollow Edwardian brick inserts; at Halloween the family place tea lights inside the inserts creating an arresting visual treat for passersby The front drive is laid in cobblestones retrieved from King’s Cross railway station in London While the brickwork may be inspired by Victorian London the palm trees in the front and back garden are inspired by the sunshine state of Florida and include what the owners believe to be Ireland’s only Bolivian coconut palm tree To the right of the hall is a modern bespoke ply-oak kitchen with fitted cupboards, polished concrete worktops and tiled splashbacks. To the left is a fully tiled bathroom with part-mirrored walls, fitted shelving and a cast-iron radiator. Upstairs are two more bedrooms, a large double with dual aspect, built-in wardrobes, fitted presses, original cast-iron fireplace (currently blocked up) and cast-iron radiator. There’s also a wet room fully tiled in a sylvan green, with shower, bespoke ornate sink and part-mirrored walls. The walled rear garden has raised timber decking and raised flower beds, and the front garden has off-street parking for one car. Monkstown village and Dún Laoghaire town centre are both within walking distance, and nearby schools include CBC Monkstown, St Joseph’s National School, Monkstown Educate Together, Rockford Manor and IADT. Kevin Courtney is an Irish Times journalist Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown is gearing up for a day of festivities and celebrations this St Join us as we come together to honour Ireland's national day in style The Dún Laoghaire parade will kick off at 11am promising a spectacular showcase of Irish culture and community spirit The Grand Marshal for the parade will be the All-Ireland Club Senior Football Champions Cuala GAA and our MC will be the talented broadcaster and writer Maïa Dunphy This event is supported and funded by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council In Stepaside, the parade will start at 2.30pm with a variety of groups participating, including dancers, musicians, and local sports clubs. Further information can be found here. And for those looking for a bit of mischief, Blackrock Park will host a Leprechaun chase – book your tickets now Patrick's Day celebrations across the County Follow us on social or on our website dlrcoco.ie for regular updates Panels in the large open-plan kitchen/living/diningroom conceal a bar and a wine fridge while bookshelves in the library push open to reveal a hidden study Architect Emmet Duggan created a lot of storage space in the renovation then sold it – after a revamp that nearly doubled it in size – for €1.62 million (both according to the Property Price Register) in 2021 it’s for sale for €1.85 million through Lisney Sotheby’s International Realty The current vendor has done little to change the house since moving in: it’s the same bright A3-rated 250sq m (2,691sq ft) four-bed where open fireplaces with cast-iron mantelpieces and colourful inset tiles – remain Number 44 has space to park two cars behind an electronic gate in the gravelled front garden The front door opens into a tiled porch with a stained-glass window and then into a front hall; like all the downstairs rooms The large kitchen at the back of the house is a streamlined uncluttered space: floor-to-ceiling navy units that include a corner pantry along one side of the kitchen conceal a multitude A large island unit and countertop are topped with pale grey quartz and there’s a Quooker tap over the sink The spacious livingroom has floor-to-ceiling windows looking on to the back garden on two sides Panels in the walls of the L-shaped diningroom – which opens through a wall of glazed doors and windows on to the patio outside – press open to reveal a bar and [ New homes make the most of sea views at Portmarnock schemeOpens in new window ] A panel next to the kitchen units turns out to be a door into a sittingroom painted a vivid red. Like the library off the front hall, it has an open fireplace with a white mantelpiece. Bookshelves in one corner of the library double as a hidden door which opens at a push into a small home office – a room which also connects into the sittingroom. A good-sized utility room off the hall has unusual – and useful – wall-hung drying racks that extend across the room. A downstairs toilet has a colourful tiled floor. Upstairs, there are four double bedrooms off the landing. A curved wall opens into the main bedroom, where two windows look over the sedum roof of the extension across to the back garden. It has wall of wardrobes – and a separate walk-in wardrobe on the way into the en suite. Two bedrooms at the front of the house share a Jack-and-Jill en suite shower room and have an extra pane of glass added to their windows to minimise the sound of traffic on York Road. The smart main bathroom is part-tiled – with white tiles bordered in green – and has a large shower and a claw-foot bath. The attic has been converted and is used as a gym, but could be a home office or small bedroom. A good-sized granite patio steps up to a back garden that was the creation of the previous owner, says the vendor. It’s planted so that there’s colour most of the year; wisteria covers the back wall of the house from May. There’s a very mature apple tree in the garden, a maple, hydrangeas and roses. Frances O'Rourke, a contributor to The Irish Times, writes about homes and property Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown has the highest rate in the State of childcare service staff turnover at 37.9 per cent according to the latest available figures Cork City Council has the second highest departure rate at 33 per cent followed by Dublin City Council where 32.4 per cent of staff left their employment. The lowest rate of turnover was in Roscommon at 16.4 per cent The statistics also reveal that 7 per cent of all early learning and childcare services had an annual employee turnover rate of 80 per cent or more The national average rate of staff leaving the service was 24.5 per cent in 2023 the most recent year for which figures are available This is down 0.2 per cent on the previous year when it was 24.7 per cent Minister for Children Norma Foley said levels of staff turnover within early learning and care services are linked to pay and conditions “While Government is the primary funder of the sector as a whole the State is not an employer of staff and neither I But Social Democrats TD Aidan Farrelly said the current model of early years care “is not fit for purpose – whereby the Government is a significant funder but is not concerning itself with the terms and conditions of staff” The Kildare North TD was supplied the figures in response to parliamentary questions The Minister said €331 million was allocated between 2024-2025 through the core funding scheme and an additional €15 million was secured specifically to support employers to meet the costs of further increases to the minimum rates of pay Ms Foley pointed out that the allocation translates into full year costs of €45 million for 2025/2026 At present a new graduate entering the early education sector can earn as little as €13.65 an hour only fractionally above the €13.50 per hour minimum wage A graduate lead educator could be on €16.28 per hour These are minimum rates set for the sector and some but not all employers pay above that rate [ Why childcare students are walking away from childcare jobsOpens in new window ] Pay for primary schoolteachers starts at about €44,500 next month and those working in the early education sector say the difference is one of the many factors contributing to substantial staff shortages in the sector. In Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown the 37.9 per cent staff turnover rate was 3.8 per cent higher than the previous year, 1.6 per cent higher in the Cork city local authority area and 1.4 in Dublin city. The Roscommon staff turnover rate fell by 6.1 per cent from 22.5 per cent. In Limerick rates fell from 21.3 per cent to 20 per cent while in Galway the rate of staff turnover dropped from 30.4 per cent to 21.6 per cent. Kilkenny rates remained the same for both years at 20.5 per cent while Kerry showed a 0.1 per cent increase from 25.2 per cent to 25.3 per cent. Mr Farrelly said the programme for government “includes a commitment to reduce the cost of childcare for families – but without focusing on the workforce, I really don’t believe this will be achievable”. The Minister pointed to the longer-term strategy for the sector: Nurturing Skills: The Workforce Plan for Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare, 2022-2028. This aims to “strengthen the ongoing process of professionalisation for those working in the sector”. It includes commitments to support “recruitment, retention and diversity in the workforce, and it includes actions to raise the profile of careers in the sector”. Marie O'Halloran is Parliamentary Correspondent of The Irish Times Number 21 George’s Street Upper is right in the middle of this south Dublin seaside town and across the road from Dún Laoghaire shopping centre It’s got its own entrance on Northumberland Avenue Step outside your front door and you’re just yards away from a variety of restaurants along the East Pier and through the Dún Laoghaire Baths plaza stopping for a Teddy’s ice cream beside the People’s Park and also wanted to live in comfort and style so they completely upgraded and modernised this spacious which measures a generous 110sq m (1,705sq m) They put in double-glazing in the large sash windows and commissioned MLK Interiors to reimagine the apartment as a modern elegant living space with a timeless character It’s now on the market through Sherry FitzGerald Stairs lead from the entrance up to a landing where there is ample cloak storage and cupboards and into the hallway through a Crittall door The hall is laid in a rich herringbone wood which points the way down to a stunning kitchen/dining/livingroom via another Crittall door bright space with herringbone wood floors and braided walls and the large sash window frames and shutters have been painted black to contrast nicely with the white-painted walls and ceiling “At first I said no way do I want black window frames,” says the owner [ Meticulously restored Dún Laoghaire home radiates sophistication and comfort, for €2.35mOpens in new window ] The designer kitchen has built-in appliances, wall and floor units, a large island and marble worktops, with bespoke lighting suspended from the high ceilings. There’s a large dining table that opens out for entertaining guests, and a living area for relaxation. It’s all beautifully finished off, with tasteful furnishings and accessories straight out of a home decor magazine cover. There are two large double bedrooms, each with high ceilings, ceiling coving and inset lights, and its own well-designed en suite shower room. Bedroom one’s en suite has porcelain tiled walls and floor with curved mosaic tiled panel and step-in double shower. Bedroom two’s en suite has natural stone-tiled floor and walls, fully tiled shower with rainwater shower head and a modern rectangular wash-hand basin with vanity unit. There is a large attic space above the apartment, and there may be scope to convert this space and bring the apartment up to another level, subject to planning permission. There is residential disc parking for two cars on the surrounding streets. STORM EOWYN DISRUPTIONThere is widespread disruption to transport services in Dublin today due to Storm \u00C9owyn. Access latest updates here. Rail engineering works are scheduled to take place between Dun Laoghaire and Bray on Saturday there will be no train service operating between Dun Laoghaire and Bray on these days The following stations will be closed for train services: Sandycove & Glasthule DART services will be restricted to operating only between Malahide/Howth and Dun Laoghaire stations with no service extending beyond Dun Laoghaire towards Bray A limited shuttle service will be available between Bray and Greystones to accommodate passengers Direct bus transfers will be provided to and from Connolly/Bray and Dun Laoghaire/Bray to connect with the Rosslare service at Bray passengers can use Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland services as they will accept valid rail tickets on routes between the closed stations For more information on these engineering works, please refer to the Irish Rail website Dublin journey plannerDublin rail mapDublin bus mapsDublin train stationsDublin bus station (Busáras)Dublin AirportDART times BikesBusesTrainsTrams (Luas) Wheelchair accessibilityDublin Airport busDublin Port busDublin public transport news About this siteTerms and conditionsPrivacy noticeCookies noticeContact us (C) 2024 Metro Nation Ltd All rights reserved Event is commencing at 8pm and will last approximately 11 minutes in duration The Dun Laoghaire Fireworks event will be supported by DART and bus services.  Additional transport services are being put in place to support The Howth event The following additional services support this event: Audience of up to 20,000 people expected at Howth Harbour from ~7pm – 8.30pm Go Ahead Ireland buses will park up in the holding area at Sutton Castle for departure post event Fireworks display is from 20:00 – 20:11  Pre-event Shuttle Departures Swords Pavilions: Post-event Shuttle Departures from Harbour Road Howth: HOWTH NYF BUS SERVICES Update from Iarnród Éireann News Country’s busiest rail line to see full track renewal over Christmas / New Year in first full renewal for 20 years Iarnród Éireann is to undertake a full track renewal of the country’s busiest section of rail line the “loop line” between Dublin’s Connolly and Pearse Stations over the Christmas and New Year holiday period which sees just under 100,000 train movements annually will take place from 26th December 2024 to 5th January 2025 inclusive during the Christmas / New Year holiday season which sees the lowest number of passengers throughout the year.  The track works will be the first renewal of the line in 20 years when similar works took place over Christmas 2004 / New Year 2005 the line will be closed between Connolly and Grand Canal Dock throughout this time with limited exceptions between Pearse and Grand Canal Dock.  The works will result in the following service alterations which will be updated on our journey planner shortly: Connolly Station will be fully operational with the exception of platform 7 and Grand Canal Dock Station will be fully operational Iarnród Éireann has established a dedicated community liaison information programme and contact arrangements for residents living in close proximity to the rail line during works Iarnród Éireann (& the NTA) apologises for any inconvenience caused by these essential works 1) 0ms,border-color 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;transition:background-color 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;color:#1976d2;padding:0px;min-width:0;}.css-1sgza6o:hover{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;background-color:rgba(25 0.04);}@media (hover: none){.css-1sgza6o:hover{background-color:transparent;}}.css-1sgza6o.Mui-disabled{color:rgba(0 1) 0ms;color:#1976d2;padding:0px;min-width:0;}.css-w5p45x::-moz-focus-inner{border-style:none;}.css-w5p45x.Mui-disabled{pointer-events:none;cursor:default;}@media print{.css-w5p45x{-webkit-print-color-adjust:exact;color-adjust:exact;}}.css-w5p45x:hover{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;background-color:rgba(25 0.04);}@media (hover: none){.css-w5p45x:hover{background-color:transparent;}}.css-w5p45x.Mui-disabled{color:rgba(0 0.26);}PrintShareSaveThe death has occurred of O’CONNOR (née Cullen) (Dun Laoghaire / Clonskeagh) – April 22nd peacefully in the care of the wonderful staff at Clonskeagh Community Hospital Eileen; dearly beloved wife of the late Joe Cormac (deceased) and Dermot and predeceased by her daughter-in-law Mairéad Also missed by her two great-grandchildren Jacob and Isabella and all her cousins extended family and wide circle of friends Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to LauraLynn Children’s Hospice. To make a donation click on this link https://www.lauralynn.ie/ 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. Please Note: The link provided to live-stream the Funeral Mass is managed by an independent streaming company. The Funeral Directors accepts NO responsibility for its functionality or interruption to a live transmission. Funeral Service.css-h76uj{display:inherit;margin-right:-4px;margin-left:8px;}Date Published: If you would like to make a donation to the chosen charity please click on the button below. memorial mass or anniversary for a Loved One?You can now create a family notice on RIP.ie to remember your loved one Dun Laoghaire is the most expensive part of the country to buy a house for first time buyers Research by switcher.ie found Longford is the most affordable place to buy followed by Leitrim The least affordable areas are unsurprisingly in and around Dublin with Dun Laoghaire coming in first followed by Wicklow It would take 21 years for the average couple to save to buy a home in Dun Laoghaire That's down from last year's figure of 27 years That compares to just over a year and a half to save for a new home in Longford The research also found if you're looking to buy an apartment on your own in Dun Laoghaire it would take 46 years to come up with the deposit Developed by Square1 Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council have announced a unique opportunity for individuals or businesses to propose the provision and operation of a Floating Sauna within the Inner Harbour of Dún Laoghaire Harbour This innovative experience will offer a relaxing and rejuvenating escape for both locals and visitors Located alongside the Old Quay in Dún Laoghaire Harbour the Floating Sauna will be based on a pontoon structure no larger than 8m long x 5m wide (40m2 maximum) and proposals should prioritize self-sufficiency and eco-friendly practices Dún Laoghaire Harbour is a renowned architectural heritage site of national and international importance known for being the primary location for sailing in Ireland With 4 yacht clubs and Ireland's largest sail training providers While the Harbour is a hub for sailing activities we are actively working to increase public participation in a variety of watersports The addition of a Floating Sauna will provide a unique amenity for visitors to enjoy the Harbour in a new way Interested parties can submit their proposals to run the Floating Sauna by 5pm on Friday For more information and to submit a proposal, please visit here. St Patrick's Day Parade Announcement 2025 with Frank Curran Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and Councillor Jim O'Leary St Patrick Makes Grand Entrance on LÉ Samuel Beckett Navy Ship with Councillor Jim O'Leary Captain Gavin Pike and Councillor Lorraine Hall Chair of the St Patrick's Day Parade Committee to announce the return of the Dún Laoghaire St Patrick's Day Parade The much-anticipated Dún Laoghaire St Patrick's Day Parade is set to make a triumphant return this year with St Patrick himself arriving on the LE Samuel Beckett Navy Ship at Dún Laoghaire Harbour to announce the exciting news Joined by Chief Executive Frank Curran and Councillor Jim O'Leary St Patrick heralded the return of this beloved community event promises to be a spectacular celebration of Irish culture and community spirit Starting at Islington Avenue (Newtownsmith) and ending at Marine Road the parade will feature a variety of groups including Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann Don’t miss out on this exciting event - mark your calendars for 17 March and join us for a fun-filled day in Dún Laoghaire The parade is organised by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and the Dún Laoghaire Business Association St Patrick's Day Parade Announcement 2025 with Councillor Jim O'Leary Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and Frank Curran with members of the St Patrick's Day Parade Committee Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and Director of Services St Patrick's Day Parade Announcement 2025 - St Patrick with Councillor Lorraine Hall and Marty O'Bryne of the Dún Laoghaire Business Association Saying Zionists are not welcome in Ireland, and that they knew he was a member of the Israeli army, one of the women, Zena Ismail, can be seen in online footage spitting towards the man, Tamir Ohayon. Footage recorded by Mr Ohayon and Ms Ismail and posted online shows Ms Ismail and Léna Seale approaching Mr Ohayon and verbally abusing him as he sits at a table with a colleague. Ms Ismail is an Irish resident from Lebanon with a master’s degree from University College Dublin, who formerly worked for TikTok monitoring the safety of online advertisements, according to her LinkedIn profile. Ms Seale is a mixed media artist, model and an activist who was an unsuccessful candidate for People Before Profit in the Cabra-Glasnevin ward in last year’s local elections. When Mr Ohayon, who appears to agree that he is an Israeli soldier, says to one of the women that she is not welcome at his table, Ms Ismail responds, “she’s f**king Irish, b***h”, and calls Mr Ohayon a “son of a whore”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tamir Ohayon (@tamtamir) “Israel is on the way out,” Ms Seale says. “And make sure you tell every one of your buddies that you are not welcome in Ireland,” Ms Ismail says. Mr Ohayon later posted his footage of the incident online. The two women can be clearly seen as they face him, each holding up one finger towards him and continuing to verbally abuse him. In the footage, the women can be seen returning to a table in the hotel bar, before getting up again to leave, apparently with a third woman who was seated at their table. None of the other people in the bar get involved. The Ireland Israel Alliance described the incident as a vile and shocking display of “pure, unadulterated hatred towards an Israeli businessman who was visiting Dublin from Tel Aviv for a conference”. It welcomed the fact that the gardaí were investigating. “Meanwhile, our small Irish Jewish community is living in fear.” The Fine Gael mayor of Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Jim O’Leary, condemned what he described as “hateful and juvenile” behaviour. “This is just pure wrong – and lets start calling it what it is – anti-Semitism,” he said. Ms Seale described the mayor’s comment as “unbelievable”. “I think it is a huge insult to have called us anti-Semitic. We have many friends who are Jewish. We love the Jewish community here. It is an honour to have them here. “I don’t know one person who is the pro-Palestine movement who is anti-Semitic,” she said. “I know for a fact Zena is not anti-Semitic.” She said she knew about Mr Ohayon being an Israeli soldier from his social media posting. Asked if she would defend spitting at Mr Ohayon, Ms Seale said she did not wish to comment. Attempts to contact Ms Ismail were unsuccessful. In an online statement, Mr Ohayon said that during a business trip to Ireland he and his coworker were “assaulted by an organised group of girls” who knew his name and his movements. “My heart is broken,” he said. “This is Ireland in 2025.” He said he recorded the incident as evidence for the local police, but when they turned up two hours later they “didn’t seem to care at all about the matter”. “This was an act of pure terrorism,” he said. “I couldn’t sleep the whole night and locked myself in my hotel room until I moved to another hotel the following day. I will never step foot in Ireland again.” The Garda Press Office said it was alerted to a public order incident at a commercial premises in Dún Laoghaire, Co Dublin at approximately 9.30pm on Wednesday. “No injuries were reported,” the statement said. “Investigations are ongoing.” Colm Keena is an Irish Times journalist. He was previously legal-affairs correspondent and public-affairs correspondent View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tamir Ohayon (@tamtamir) Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Arts Office and Music Network invite applications for the 2025 dlr Musicians-in-Residence Scheme the Scheme provides musicians with space and time to create new work collaborate with other artists and showcase their music.  Successful artists will receive funding up to a maximum award of €12,000 a space to work in and advice and mentoring to support their career development Audiences will also have an opportunity to engage with the resident musicians at a series of open rehearsals workshops and public performances in Dún Laoghaire.  Two residencies are available to musicians working in any genre of music  One residency is specifically for emerging musicians Applicants must be able to demonstrate a strong connection to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown or propose a project that links with the area for example taking inspiration from the location or by engaging with local communities or musicians.  “Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is delighted to offer this opportunity again in 2025 for musicians to focus on the creation of new music We are committed to encouraging new work and allowing the arts to flourish and are very grateful to the Arts Council for funding this Scheme.”   “Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is very pleased to continue our strong working relationship with Music Network to provide this important Scheme This is an important collaboration with a national music resource organisation to support musicians.” CEO of Music Network Sharon Rollston said:  “It’s a pleasure to work with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council once again on the management of this annual scheme These residencies provide valuable time and resources for musicians to develop their artistic practice advance their careers and produce exciting new work which we look forward to sharing with the residents of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown later this year.”  The 2024 dlr Musicians-in-Residence were percussionist Brian Fleming violinist Jane Hackett and keyboardist Luke Dunford recipient of the Established Artist award said:  “This residency gave me an important opportunity to research and develop music experiences for and with Deaf people in the context of Dun Laoghaire’s soundscape The beautiful building and its surroundings inspired the essence of the final work giving way to undulating moments for the audience to interact with and having the opportunity to work with mentors developed my understanding of creation within particular contexts This was a wonderful residency in a wonderful place with wonderful people the residency to support the work of an established musician or group has a maximum funding award of €12,000 and an award of up to €7,500 is available to support the work of an emerging musician or group.  Anyone interested in making an application to the scheme can book a place for a site visit to dlr LexIcon Studio on Tuesday 4 February 2025 at 6pm by emailing arts@dlrcoco.ie Members of the DLR Arts Office and Music Network will be available on the evening to answer any specific questions.  An online information meeting for applicants will also take place on Thursday 6 February 2025 at 11am registration for this event is via MusicNetwork.ie.  This year’s residencies will run from May to November 2025. The closing date for applications is Friday 21 February at 2pm and more information about the residencies and how to apply is available on Music Network’s website.  The Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Musicians-in-Residence Scheme is jointly funded by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and the Arts Council and is managed by Music Network Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is embarking on an exciting journey to shape the future of our iconic Harbour The Dún Laoghaire Harbour Masterplan will guide how we use and enjoy the Harbour and its surroundings for decades to come We are inviting everyone to participate in shaping the Harbour's future by providing feedback through our public consultation process Chief Executive of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to influence the future of the Harbour Your voice is vital to ensure the Masterplan reflects the needs of our community—current and future users We encourage everyone to participate in the survey or send in your thoughts—every piece of feedback counts!" and a special event for juniors on 12 October You can also join us for a pop-up consultation and free boat tour on 21 September where you can share your ideas about the Harbour’s future emphasised the importance of the Masterplan "The Masterplan will serve as a long-term planning document that sets out a future vision to guide decision-making around the Harbour's growth and development It will contain ideas for enhancing the environment and public spaces within and around Dún Laoghaire Harbour and its waters The Masterplan will also aim to build climate resilience To get involved and share your thoughts, visit our Public Consultation Hub here. Let's work together to shape the future of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Pop-up Consultation and Harbour Boat Tour  Outgoing TDs: Richard Boyd-Barrett (PBPS) Who are the candidates running in the Dún Laoghaire constituency Another target for two seats in a Fine Gael heartland But second candidate Barry Ward has his work cut out to accompany Jennifer Carroll MacNeill back to the Dáil and a careful division of the constituency will be needed if two Fine Gaelers are to come home Richard Boyd-Barrett has been a TD since 2011 and has a strong local and national brand that is pretty well dug in at this stage Possible outcome: Fine Gael (1), Fianna Fáil (1), People Before Profit - Solidarity (1), Green Party (1) Skip to ContentEnergy Drinks All Red Bull Energy Drinks Discover Dún Laoghaire, Co. 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