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Dublin City Council's art residency with Louis Haugh brings fresh insight into city's motto

What Do Words Mean is an artwork made by Louis Haugh as part of his time as Biodiversity Artist in Residence programme in Dublin City Council.
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2 October 2025

Dublin Wins Prestigious Global Award for Festival and Event Excellence

Dublin City Council, in partnership with Fáilte Ireland, has been honoured with the World Festival & Event City Award at the 70th International Festivals & Events Association
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2 October 2025

Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival: A Spectacular Parade, Gothic Adventures, Theatrical Thrills & More This Hallowe’en Weekend

From Friday 31 October to Monday 3 November, the veil lifts for four days and nights of deadly adventures in Dublin. From a spectacular Hallowe’en Weekend Macnas parade to haunted screenings to late-night cabaret to candlelit choirs, Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival 2025 promises an intoxicating mix of spectacle, sound and story in venues and public spaces all over the city.
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2 October 2025

Dublin City Council Opens Flagship Royal Canal Greenway Phase 3 Scheme

Dublin City Council is proud to announce the official opening of Phase 3 of the Royal Canal Greenway. This scheme provides 2.1km of high-quality walking and cycling facilities along the banks of the Royal Canal; extending from Newcomen Bridge, North Strand to Cross Guns Bridge, Phibsborough. There is now a continuous 3.2km walking and cycling route through the north city from Phibsborough to the River Liffey.
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26 September 2025

Former US President Barack Obama presented with the Freedom of the City of Dublin

The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam, this afternoon formally conferred the Freedom of the City of Dublin on President Barack Obama, in recognition of his historic achievements, his commitment to equality, and his enduring contribution to public life.
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25 September 2025

DBEC Quarterly Meeting Takes Place in Dublin: City’s Role Vital to Driving Growth and Connectivity Along the Corridor

The Dublin–Belfast Economic Corridor (DBEC) Political Advisory Group held its quarterly meeting on Thursday, 25 September 2025, in the historic Oak Room, Mansion House, hosted by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Cllr Ray McAdam. The meeting provided an excellent opportunity to highlight Dublin’s strategic role in driving economic growth, competitiveness, and connectivity along the Corridor.
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25 September 2025

Come Visit NFL’s Super Bowl Gallery in Dublin City Hall

Dublin City Council is delighted to announce that the NFL will officially touch down here this week, with a series of free fan events across the city ahead of the first-ever NFL game to be held in Dublin.
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25 September 2025

Milestone reached as Dublin City Council announces the commencement of the construction tender process for the Parnell Square Cultural Quarter

Dublin City Council is pleased to announce the launch of the construction tendering process for the new Dublin City Library at Parnell Square
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24 September 2025

Lord Mayor of Dublin Officially Opens the Quayside Project - A Landmark Regeneration for Dublin's Docklands

Dublin City Council marked the formal launch of the Quayside Project, a flagship urban regeneration initiative on North Wall Quay, Dublin 1
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23 September 2025

Dublin City Council Announces Opening of Annual Arts Grants with Increased Funding

Dublin City Council is delighted to announce that applications for the 2026 Arts Grants and Awards are now open.
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22 September 2025