Padraig Conlon

4 days ago | dublinpeople.com | Padraig Conlon

Dublin’s most exciting literary celebration returns this Friday as International Literature Festival Dublin (ILFD) transforms Merrion Square Park into a literary wonderland for 10 unforgettable days with over 220 events. From 16th to 25th May, the festival promises an immersive experience of books, ideas, music, performance, and storytelling for all ages.

4 days ago | dublinpeople.com | Padraig Conlon

Assistant Chief Executive and City Engineer of Dublin City Council, John Flanagan; Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, AnnMarie Farrelly; Minister for Environment, Climate and Communcations, Darragh O’Brien TD; Chief Executive of South Dublin County Council, Colm Ward; and Chief Executive of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Frank Curran at the launch of Dublin Climate Action Week 2025.

4 days ago | dublinpeople.com | Padraig Conlon

Fingal County Council are asking people who swim at beaches, lakes and rivers to have their say as part of the annual review of bathing waters across the region. Local authorities must identify official bathing areas in their area every year so that they can be monitored for safety, water quality and their level of use.

4 days ago | dublinpeople.com | Padraig Conlon

Next Friday, May 16, marks World Barrett’s Oesophagus Day and the Irish charity OCF (Oesophageal Cancer Fund) is urging people to know the symptoms of Barrett’s and to visit their GP if they have persistent reflux, heartburn, indigestion or difficulty swallowing food. OCF suggests that people need to mind y/our gut health through a good diet, maintaining a healthy weight and perhaps increased exercise, reduced stress and to stop vaping or smoking.

5 days ago | dublinpeople.com | Padraig Conlon

Tributes have been pouring in from across the country following the death of Garda Kevin Flatley, who was struck by a motorcycle while carrying out a checkpoint in the Lanestown area yesterday afternoon. Garda Flatley, aged 49, was a member of the Roads Policing Unit based at Dublin Castle and had served with distinction for more than 26 years. His tragic death marks the 90th time a member of An Garda Síochána has lost their life in the performance of duty.