Louise Phelan D'Cruz

Dublin

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Man (20s) dies following hit-and-run in Balbriggan

4 days ago | fm104.ie | Louise Phelan D'Cruz

A man in his 20s has died after a hit and run on the northside. Emergency services were alerted to the incident on Railway Street in Balbriggan, shortly after 9pm last night when a pedestrian was hit by a car. The vehicle involved failed to remain at the scene. A man in his 20s, was treated at the scene but died there a short time later. The scene remains closed off while a technical exams is carried out. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed what happened, to get in touch with them.
Gardai crackdown on criminal activity in massive swoop across Dublin

1 week ago | fm104.ie | Louise Phelan D'Cruz

Gardaí have seized electric scooters, quads, motorbikes, cash and drugs in a "day of action" across Dublin. It's part of an operation to crack down on criminal activity - including drug dealing, money laundering, transporting firearms, drug-related intimidation, and other serious offences.
Irish player scoops €250m Euromillions jackpot

1 week ago | fm104.ie | Louise Phelan D'Cruz

Someone in Ireland is waking up €250 million euro richer this morning. The winning ticket for last night's EuroMillions jackpot was sold here. This is the largest amount of money every won in Ireland. THE EUROMILLIONS JACKPOT OF✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨€250 MILLION✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨HAS BEEN WON IN IRELAND!!!#ItCouldBeYou pic.twitter.com/NM4hVpzvP4— The Irish National Lottery (@NationalLottery) June 17, 2025Someone extremely lucky last night scooped 250 million euro in the EuroMillions.
Dublin TD released from custody in Egypt

1 week ago | fm104.ie | Louise Phelan D'Cruz

Dublin TD Paul Murphy was released from police custody in Egypt last night. He's expected to return home to Ireland later today. The People Before Profit TD was detained for a second time yesterday - after going to a police station in Cairo to ask for his phone to be returned. It had been taken from him when he was first detained on Friday. He is one of thousands of people who have travelled to Egypt to cross the border into Palestine, and take part in a 'Global March for Gaza'.
Penneys unveils €5m O’Connell Street makeover

2 weeks ago | fm104.ie | Louise Phelan D'Cruz

Penneys has unveiled its €5 million revamp of its O’Connell Street store. The flagship location first opened in 1992, and now its had its glow-up in over a decade, with brighter interiors, wider walkways, and energy-efficient lighting creating a fresh. Spanning 52,400 sq. ft., the store now boasts a larger layout, fitting rooms have been revamped, 16 self-service checkouts added, and the Nails studio is not up and running.
Beyond the Pale organisers reassure ticket holders

2 weeks ago | live95fm.ie | Louise Phelan D'Cruz

Beyond the Pale organisers have once again reassured ticket holders that the festival is going ahead this weekend. After a few days of uncertainty, they've revealed the behind-the-scenes drama that put the rumour mill into over-drive. In a statement issued last night, Beyond the Pale organisers said a crucial piece of funding unexpectedly fell through, creating a cashflow crunch that forced a temporary pause in preparations.
Major changes to renting rules on the way

2 weeks ago | fm104.ie | Louise Phelan D'Cruz

Rent Pressure Zones are to be extended to cover the entire country. Sweeping new changes will be brought to cabinet for approval today following a meeting of government leaders last night. In a major change to how renting works in the country, every single tenancy will be in a Rent Pressure Zone. This means yearly rent increases will be capped at 2 per cent or linked to inflation - whichever is lower. However, rents in newly built homes will only be linked to inflation.
Hundreds of homes on track for site near Leopardstown Racecourse

3 weeks ago | fm104.ie | Louise Phelan D'Cruz

More than 800 new social and affordable homes are set to be built near Leopardstown Racecourse. This news comes after a deal to transfer State-owned land to the Land Development Agency from the national horse-racing body was reached. According to the Irish Times, the agreement will deliver housing on a 17-acre plot of Horse Racing Ireland land next to the M50 motorway. The land is zoned for residential use but currently used for racecourse car parking.
Record numbers expected to sit Junior and Leaving Cert exams

3 weeks ago | lmfm.ie | Louise Phelan D'Cruz

Over140,000 students are set to sit their State exams this morning. English Paper one gets things underway for both the Leaving and Junior Cert, followed by Home Economics in the Leaving cert, and Religion in the Junior Cert. Around 4 million examination papers will be handed out at more than 15 thousand exam centres over the next three weeks. This year’s exams will run until Tuesday, June 24th for Leaving Cert and Monday, June 16th for Junior Cycle exams.
Man seriously injured following city centre stabbing

3 weeks ago | lmfm.ie | Louise Phelan D'Cruz

Garda are appealing for witnesses after a stabbing in Dublin city centre yesterday. A man was seriously injured in the assault that happened in the area around Rosie Hackett Bridge at Eden Quay at around 4.30pm. He was taken to the Mater hospital for treatment and the scene was preserved for a technical exam. A man in his 30s was subsequently arrested and taken to a garda station in the city. Anyone who was in the area between 4 and 5pm yesterday is being asked to come forward.