12/08/2026
Free Two-Day Dublin City Fleadh Returns Across Five Hubs
Dublin City Council has confirmed the 2026 Dublin City Council Dublin City Fleadh will return on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August, taking over Smithfield Square, Meeting House Square, Wolfe Tone Square, Parliament Street and Capel Street for a bigger, livelier edition of the free, unticketed festival.
From 12pm to 6pm daily, the city centre will ring to traditional tunes, high-energy céilís, mythical art workshops and spontaneous pop-up sessions.
Smithfield Square's main stage hosts traditional powerhouses on Saturday, with Sharon Shannon Big Band, Altan and Dervish, while The Scratch, Madra Salach and Kíla lead Sunday's bill.
Meeting House Square offers an intimate acoustic setting for special collaborations and duets, featuring folk icon Andy Irvine and Quilty, and the Máirtín O'Connor Trio.
Wolfe Tone Square presents recitals and céilís, including Na Píobairí Uilleann Piping with Wynton Moore, Aoife Fadian and Síofra Ní Mhóráin; a Harp Ireland recital featuring the Martin Family Harp Trio; plus dynamic sets from An Chéad Ghlúin Eile, Caitlín Nic Gabhann and Ciarán Ó Maonaigh, and Seán McKeon with guests. Outdoor céilís will be led by Trad is Amach.
Capel Street will host acoustic sessions from exceptional trad musicians, while Parliament Street offers high-octane sets from Faró, performances by the Fingal Mummers, arts and crafts, and family storytelling.
The Lord Mayor of Dublin Daryl Barron said: "It seems particularly poignant to talk about music so shortly after the tragic death of Glen Hansard. But Glen more than most of us knew the power of music and its ability both to bring us joy and to unite us. The Dublin City Council Dublin City Fleadh is a chance to come together and celebrate our love of traditional Irish music over two fun-filled days at the end of August. If you've never been before you're missing out!"
Organised by Dublin City Council, this year's Dublin City Council Dublin City Fleadh promises a musical extravaganza with more acts still to be announced. Full programme details will be published at dublin.ie/dublincityfleadh. Admission is free and unticketed; events run 12pm–6pm on 22–23 August across the five hubs.
From 12pm to 6pm daily, the city centre will ring to traditional tunes, high-energy céilís, mythical art workshops and spontaneous pop-up sessions.
Smithfield Square's main stage hosts traditional powerhouses on Saturday, with Sharon Shannon Big Band, Altan and Dervish, while The Scratch, Madra Salach and Kíla lead Sunday's bill.
Meeting House Square offers an intimate acoustic setting for special collaborations and duets, featuring folk icon Andy Irvine and Quilty, and the Máirtín O'Connor Trio.
Capel Street will host acoustic sessions from exceptional trad musicians, while Parliament Street offers high-octane sets from Faró, performances by the Fingal Mummers, arts and crafts, and family storytelling.
The Lord Mayor of Dublin Daryl Barron said: "It seems particularly poignant to talk about music so shortly after the tragic death of Glen Hansard. But Glen more than most of us knew the power of music and its ability both to bring us joy and to unite us. The Dublin City Council Dublin City Fleadh is a chance to come together and celebrate our love of traditional Irish music over two fun-filled days at the end of August. If you've never been before you're missing out!"
Organised by Dublin City Council, this year's Dublin City Council Dublin City Fleadh promises a musical extravaganza with more acts still to be announced. Full programme details will be published at dublin.ie/dublincityfleadh. Admission is free and unticketed; events run 12pm–6pm on 22–23 August across the five hubs.
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12 August 2026
Free Two-Day Dublin City Fleadh Returns Across Five Hubs
Dublin City Council has confirmed the 2026 Dublin City Council Dublin City Fleadh will return on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August, taking over Smithfield Square, Meeting House Square, Wolfe Tone Square, Parliament Street and Capel Street for a bigger, livelier edition of the free, unticketed festival.
Free Two-Day Dublin City Fleadh Returns Across Five Hubs
Dublin City Council has confirmed the 2026 Dublin City Council Dublin City Fleadh will return on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August, taking over Smithfield Square, Meeting House Square, Wolfe Tone Square, Parliament Street and Capel Street for a bigger, livelier edition of the free, unticketed festival.
12 August 2026
Backyard Water Services Replaced Across Drogheda To Curb Leaks And Boost Supply
A large-scale programme to remove older backyard services and install modern, robust water mains is advancing throughout the town. As part of Uisce Éireann's national Leakage Reduction Programme, more than 1,200 homes in Drogheda are expected to benefit by year-end, alongside the installation of 5.6 kilometres of new water mains.
Backyard Water Services Replaced Across Drogheda To Curb Leaks And Boost Supply
A large-scale programme to remove older backyard services and install modern, robust water mains is advancing throughout the town. As part of Uisce Éireann's national Leakage Reduction Programme, more than 1,200 homes in Drogheda are expected to benefit by year-end, alongside the installation of 5.6 kilometres of new water mains.
12 August 2026
Witness Appeal After Serious R169 Crash Between Dunleer And Collon, Co. Louth
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a collision involving a truck and a car on the R169 between Dunleer and Collon, Co. Louth, at approximately 2.45pm today, Tuesday 11 August 2026. The male driver of the truck was uninjured.
Witness Appeal After Serious R169 Crash Between Dunleer And Collon, Co. Louth
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a collision involving a truck and a car on the R169 between Dunleer and Collon, Co. Louth, at approximately 2.45pm today, Tuesday 11 August 2026. The male driver of the truck was uninjured.
11 August 2026
July Sunshine Delivers New Solar Record For Ireland’s Power System
EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland's electricity grid, said renewables delivered 32% of electricity in July, marginally below 33% in the same month last year. Solar generation set a fresh monthly record, with grid-scale solar contributing 9.4% to the overall fuel mix, up from 8.2% in June and 7.8% in May.
July Sunshine Delivers New Solar Record For Ireland’s Power System
EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland's electricity grid, said renewables delivered 32% of electricity in July, marginally below 33% in the same month last year. Solar generation set a fresh monthly record, with grid-scale solar contributing 9.4% to the overall fuel mix, up from 8.2% in June and 7.8% in May.
11 August 2026
Inis Mór Extends Evening-To-Morning Water Curbs Amid Surging Demand
Treated water reserves on Inis Mór have fallen to critically low levels, prompting Uisce Éireann to extend restrictions across the island. Supply will be restricted from 5pm each day until 9am the following morning. The measures will apply to the entire island until further notice and are designed to protect daytime supplies of treated water.
Inis Mór Extends Evening-To-Morning Water Curbs Amid Surging Demand
Treated water reserves on Inis Mór have fallen to critically low levels, prompting Uisce Éireann to extend restrictions across the island. Supply will be restricted from 5pm each day until 9am the following morning. The measures will apply to the entire island until further notice and are designed to protect daytime supplies of treated water.
11 August 2026
Woman In Her 80s Dies After Monasterevin Truck Collision
Gardaí are seeking witnesses after a woman in her 80s died following a collision between a truck and a bicycle in Monasterevin, Co. Kildare. The incident occurred on the R414 (Rathangan Road) at approximately 9.50am on Monday, 10 August 2026.
Woman In Her 80s Dies After Monasterevin Truck Collision
Gardaí are seeking witnesses after a woman in her 80s died following a collision between a truck and a bicycle in Monasterevin, Co. Kildare. The incident occurred on the R414 (Rathangan Road) at approximately 9.50am on Monday, 10 August 2026.
10 August 2026
Former Manchester Lord Mayor Tommy Judge Visits Athy
Kildare County Council has welcomed former Lord Mayor of Manchester, Tommy Judge, to Athy for a visit celebrating the town's cultural heritage, his family roots, and the growing international profile of the Shackleton Experience.
Former Manchester Lord Mayor Tommy Judge Visits Athy
Kildare County Council has welcomed former Lord Mayor of Manchester, Tommy Judge, to Athy for a visit celebrating the town's cultural heritage, his family roots, and the growing international profile of the Shackleton Experience.
10 August 2026
Pistol, Ammunition And €21,700 Worth Of Suspected Diamorphine Seized In Limerick
Gardaí in Limerick have seized a pistol, ammunition and suspected diamorphine as part of an ongoing investigation into organised criminal activity and the sale and supply of drugs in the area. The seizure was made on Sunday, August 9, when officers from the Limerick Divisional Drugs Unit searched a residential property on Island Road.
Pistol, Ammunition And €21,700 Worth Of Suspected Diamorphine Seized In Limerick
Gardaí in Limerick have seized a pistol, ammunition and suspected diamorphine as part of an ongoing investigation into organised criminal activity and the sale and supply of drugs in the area. The seizure was made on Sunday, August 9, when officers from the Limerick Divisional Drugs Unit searched a residential property on Island Road.
07 August 2026
BBC Sport NI, Irish FA And NIFL Seal Three-Year Free-To-Air Football Deal
BBC Sport NI has signed a fresh three-year broadcast partnership with the Irish FA and the Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL), expanding live and on-demand access to international and domestic football for audiences across Northern Ireland.
BBC Sport NI, Irish FA And NIFL Seal Three-Year Free-To-Air Football Deal
BBC Sport NI has signed a fresh three-year broadcast partnership with the Irish FA and the Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL), expanding live and on-demand access to international and domestic football for audiences across Northern Ireland.
07 August 2026
K Leisure Athy And Naas Awarded Prestigious PoolMark
Kildare County Council has announced that K Leisure Athy and K Leisure Naas have achieved PoolMark accreditation from the Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group (PWTAG), becoming only the second pool operator in Ireland and the first Local Authority leisure facilities to receive the honour.
K Leisure Athy And Naas Awarded Prestigious PoolMark
Kildare County Council has announced that K Leisure Athy and K Leisure Naas have achieved PoolMark accreditation from the Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group (PWTAG), becoming only the second pool operator in Ireland and the first Local Authority leisure facilities to receive the honour.
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Ireland WeatherToday:It will be a bright day with some sunshine, particularly towards Down and Antrim. Mainly dry with just the odd passing shower. A very warm to hot day. Maximum temperature 25 °C.Tonight:Mostly dry through the evening and overnight with just the small chance of the odd passing shower. Some clear spells in the east, generally cloudier in the northwest. Minimum temperature 14 °C.