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Dublin City Council has today published its Pre-Planning Design Consultation Report for the Grow College Green project, confirming strong public support for its ambition to reimagine the historic heart of Dublin as a vibrant, people-focused civic space.

Dublin City Council today announced that eligible applicants will be able to apply from 17 June 2026 for the next launch of 68 affordable purchase homes at Montpelier, Dublin 7, formerly the O’Devaney Gardens site.

Dublin, 23rd May 2026 — Dublin City Council today marked the unveiling of a commemorative plaque at 23 Merrion Square, Dublin 2, honouring the birthplace and home of pioneering Irish artist Mary Swanzy, one of the most important figures in the development of modern Irish art.

Dublin City Council is delighted to remind the public that an exciting new monthly initiative called ‘Dublin by Dusk’ will begin this Thursday evening.

Dublin City Council is pleased to announce the launch of a new exhibition at the Lab Gallery.

Thursday 21st May 2026: Scottish author, Ali Smith has been announced today as winner of the 2026 Dublin Literary Award, sponsored by Dublin City Council, for the novel Gliff published by Hamish Hamilton, Penguin Random House.

Smithfield Square will come alive this weekend as the Dublin City Council Luke Kelly Festival returns, inviting Dubliners and visitors to enjoy two days of live music, culture and family-friendly fun from 12pm on Saturday, 23 May and Sunday, 24 May 2026.

Dublin City Council is marking Organ Donor Awareness Week (16–23 May) by leading a citywide programme of awareness initiatives, highlighting the importance of organ donation and encouraging people to share their wishes with loved ones.

City-wide festival to celebrate inclusion, integration and community across Dublin from 21–31 May 2026

Dublin City Council has today launched the results of a new report examining ways to unlock investment for housing through adaptive re-use.