The history of a unique Irish suburb has been celebrated this afternoon at an event to mark its 50th anniversary. Darndale, north of Coolock, was farmland before being developed for housing by Dublin Corporation half a century ago, and now has a population of more than six thousand. The Darndale Memoru Sharing event took place today in the village centre to celebrate the people and history of the area. Our reporter Una Kelly was there and can tell us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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To increase local property tax or not
In the next hour, Dublin City Councillors are expected to vote in favour of a higher local property tax for next year. They're expected to remove a 15% discount on the tax for the first time in over a decade. Councillor Janet Horner, Green Party Group Leader at Dublin City Council and Councillor Daithi Doolin, SF Group Leader on Dublin City Council.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Why are there are so many derelict commercial premises in the capital?
Prime properties - but why so many derelict commercial premises and retail vacancies in the capital? We spoke to Bernadine Hogan, head of retail at CBRE and Richard Guiney, chief executive Dublin Town to discuss the matter further.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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All-Ireland tickets frenzy
Our reporter Barry Lenihan outlines the ticket frenzy ahead of Sunday's Cork v Tipp clash. The GAA is warning hurling supporters to only buy tickets from official sources ahead of Sunday's All-Ireland final. Sinn Fein TD for Cork North Central Thomas Gould, GAA Historian and curator at the National Museum Dr Siobhan Doyle and GAA Director of Communications Alan Milton give their remarks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The latest research on the 'perfect storm' of cocaine use here
A new study shows Ireland is in the midst of 'a perfect storm' of cocaine with increased availability, higher purity and greater affordability. Dr Deirdre Mongan, from the Health Research Board runs us through the latest data.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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