Tim O'Brien

Dublin

Correspondent at Irish Times

Journalist at The Irish Times. Positive contributions welcome

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Wicklow County Council acquires Magheramore lands with access to famous beach

1 week ago | irishtimes.com | Tim O'Brien

A long-running campaign to bring an 8.6 hectare site overlooking Magheramore Beach in Co Wicklow into public ownership has been successful. Wicklow County Council announced on Wednesday that it has bought the property which includes access to the popular Magheramore Beach, after a Chinese bidder successful at a recent auction withdrew from the sale.
Ireland weather: dry spell to remain with hazy sunshine forecast

1 week ago | irishtimes.com | Tim O'Brien

The good weather is set to continue on Wednesday, with top temperatures of up to 20 degrees in hazy sunshine and light breezes. The best of the weather and warmest temperatures are expected to be experienced in the south and west of the country, with cooler conditions in the northeast. According to Met Éireann there is a chance of some light showers at times but overall plenty of dry weather and sunshine is in store for the rest of the week.
Dublin-bound Royal Canal flotilla halted ahead of boat rally

2 weeks ago | irishtimes.com | Tim O'Brien

Flotillas of boats, waterborne parades in Dublin city and the annual Dublin Boat Rally are all in doubt this year after Irish Rail said it was unable to lift a bridge to allow boats to enter the city from the Royal Canal. The Inland Waterways Association of Ireland’s (IWAI Big Cruise includes a range of activities on the Grand and Royal canals as boats make their way to the capital for the Dublin Rally. Parades of boats on the Liffey and activities in the Grand Canal Basin were also planned.
‘Penalising people for doing the right thing’: Commuters react to Irish Rail fare rises

2 weeks ago | irishtimes.com | Tim O'Brien

Commuters waiting at Greystones railway station in Co Wicklow on Monday morning were distinctly “unimpressed” by fare increases brought in under changes by the National Transport Authority (NTA). “Unfair” was how Loretta McDonald, waiting for a Dart to Dublin, described the rises. She said the increases – which raised the cost of a single cash fare from Greystones to Dublin Connolly from €3.90 to €5.10 and a return cash fare from €7.20 to €9.20 – were wrong.
Former bishop Brendan Comiskey, who resigned after Ferns Report, dies aged 89

2 weeks ago | irishtimes.com | Tim O'Brien

Former bishop Brendan Comiskey, who resigned following claims he failed to deal properly with child sexual abuse allegations, has died aged 89. The once rapidly rising and articulate member of the Catholic hierarchy resigned as bishop of Ferns in 2002 after the BBC aired a documentary called Suing the Pope, which uncovered more than 100 allegations of abuse by 21 priests over more than three decades.
Ireland weather: sunshine is coming but not in time for the weekend

2 weeks ago | irishtimes.com | Tim O'Brien

There is good weather coming – but it may not arrive in time for the weekend. That’s according to Met Éireann which said rain and showers will persist in most areas on Friday with “more showers and patches of rain” across Saturday and Sunday. The national forecaster said there will be “a bit more in the way of dry weather too, as high pressure starts to move closer to us”.
Environmental Protection Agency enforcement report names firms of concern

2 weeks ago | irishtimes.com | Tim O'Brien

Three firms have been named by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as having the poorest compliance record with regulations in the first three months of this year. They are Kingspan Building Products Limited, of Co Cavan, Timoleague Agri Gen Limited, of Co Cork, and the Tipperary Co-operative Creamery Limited. The three, involved respectively in the chemical, anaerobic digestion and food and drink sectors, were named in the EPA’s latest Industrial and Waste Licence Enforcement Summary.
Fourth man charged in connection with Bray playground death

2 weeks ago | irishtimes.com | Tim O'Brien

A fourth man charged in connection with the death of William Moorehouse at a playground in Bray, Co Wicklow, has been brought before Bray District Court. Kris Kiggins (32), who is charged with violent disorder and possession of an article capable of causing serious harm, was remanded in custody by Judge David Kennedy to appear before the court again on May 1st.
Woman (80s) dies in house fire in Tallaght

3 weeks ago | irishtimes.com | Tim O'Brien

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Dalkey residents express shock as decorative trees cut down

3 weeks ago | irishtimes.com | Tim O'Brien

Business owners and residents of the seaside village of Dalkey in south Dublin have expressed shock at the removal of about a dozen decorative trees along with lavender bedding plants on Tuesday. The trees were removed by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, the council confirmed, although what happened to the bedding plants is less certain.