Dublin Gazette

17/02/2025

Alarming statistics

Sinn Fein Dublin Deputy Paul Donnelly has highlighted the fact that more than 65,000 domestic abuse calls were received by An Garda Síochána last year – a jump of 8.3per cent increase from the previous year. These alarming statistics were published in response…

17/02/2025

People in Dublin are being urged to ‘get lost in a good book’

People in Dublin are being urged to ‘get lost in a good book’ on Saturday, February 22 as Ireland Reads Day comes to libraries nationwide

17/02/2025

Dún Laoghaire set to paint own green with return of 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, Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council as well as Elected Members, St Patrick heralded the return of this beloved community event.

The parade, scheduled for March 17 at 11am, 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, Irish Coast Guard, Ukelele Hooley, Twilight twirlers, RNLI, Dún Laoghaire Tidy Towns, Goat Boat Tours, local sports clubs, dancers, and much more.

Photo: Fintan Clarke \ Coalesce Creatives

17/02/2025

What a comeback

Watching the Dubs over the first two league games, it looked like they would be a team unable to match up to the big guns

17/02/2025

Over 530 students from 28 schools across Dublin have celebrated their graduation from the STEM Passport for Inclusion Programme

Over 530 students from 28 schools in Dublin celebrate milestone alongside over 1,100 other students graduating across the country

16/02/2025

Pippa O'Connor Ormond hosts her fourth annual Blossom Tree Ball in aid of Childline by ISPCC

As guests entered the ballroom, they were serenaded by top London act The Function Band who kept guests dancing until late in the night.

The charismatic Brian Ormond was the MC for the evening with Barry Murphy on hand to conduct the auction.

International singer and songwriter Calum Scott made a surprise appearance and wowed the audience with his chart-topping hits.

Photos Brian McEvoy

16/02/2025

Heartbreak for Yasmin Seky as she is eliminated from Dancing with the Stars – Love Week

Yasmin Seky’s love story with Dancing with the Stars came to an end tonight as she became the fourth celebrity to be eliminated from the show.

Speaking about her time on the show Yasmin said, “I feel great and I improved every single week and I’ll miss getting my hair done!”

Simone Arena said, “I loved seeing Yasmin going from a complete beginner to this performance tonight. I’m very proud of everything you’ve achieved and I’m very proud of you.”

Photos Kyran O’Brien / kobpix

16/02/2025

🌟 Another incredible evening on Dancing with the Stars - Love Week 😍

Photos Kyran O’Brien / kobpix

RTÉ One Dancing with the Stars

16/02/2025

Yasmin Seky’s love story with Dancing with the Stars came to an end tonight as she became the fourth celebrity to be eliminated from the show

Yasmin Seky’s love story with Dancing with the Stars came to an end tonight as she became the fourth celebrity to be eliminated from the show.

16/02/2025

The fourth annual Blossom Tree Ball hosted by Pippa O’Connor Ormond was held on Saturday night at the InterContinental Hotel, Dublin

The fourth annual Blossom Tree Ball hosted by Pippa O’Connor Ormond was held on Saturday night at the InterContinental Hotel, Dublin

16/02/2025

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, at St. John the Evangelist Church in Ballinteer

The Dublin County Choir present Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s hit musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, at St. John the Evangelist Church in Ballinteer on February 23 at 6pm.

16/02/2025

Renowned Irish artist, Brian Maguire’s ‘La Grande Illusion’ exhibition, currently on display at the Hugh Lane Gallery

Different views on peace, from the perspective of an artist, activist, peace builder and humanitarian is the theme of a special panel event to compliment the renowned Irish artist, Brian Maguire’s ‘La Grande Illusion’ exhibition

16/02/2025

Well known folk singer-songwriter Johnny McEvoy will take to the stage at The Helix

Well known folk singer-songwriter Johnny McEvoy will take to the stage at The Helix on Feb 21 at 7.30pm. ​

16/02/2025

Two teenagers involved in an attack on US tourist Stephen Termini have been sentenced to periods in detention

Two teenagers involved in an attack on US tourist Stephen Termini have been sentenced to periods in detention, it can now be reported.

16/02/2025

The Irish Red Cross has launched a call for nominations for the seventh annual Irish Red Cross Humanitarian Awards

The Irish Red Cross has launched a call for nominations for the seventh annual Irish Red Cross Humanitarian Awards. The Awards recognise those who exemplify the vital spirit of humanitarian action in Irish society and celebrates that ‘good deeds matter’.

15/02/2025

Comedians Killian Sundermann and Aoife Dunne are set to headline this month's Comedy Club at The Lark Concert Hall

Comedians Killian Sundermann and Aoife Dunne are set to headline this month's Comedy Club at The Lark Concert Hall on Feb 27 at 8pm.

15/02/2025

Check out Lisa Cannons column in this weeks Dublin Gazette

Check out this weeks entertainment column written by our very own Lisa Cannon

15/02/2025

Over 530 students from 28 schools across Dublin have celebrated their graduation from the STEM Passport for Inclusion Programme.

They joined over 1,100 students from around the country who graduated from the programme at a series of ceremony Maynooth University and Microsoft Dream Space in recent weeks

The programme's innovative approach, which combines a recognised qualification (Level 6 NFQ), education supports, and mentoring from industry role models, provides a unique pathway for female students to progress to third level education and achieve a STEM qualification