Blackrock

Multiple Dublin swimming spots closed by council due to poor water quality

Multiple Dublin swimming spots closed by council due to poor water quality

The situation has been reviewed by the council. Words by Hannah Cronolly Multiple popular swimming spots in Dublin have been closed until at least tomorrow due to poor water quality caused by heavy rainfall. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council installed a prohibition notice at Seapoint beach last week following HSE consultations. In a statement, the council […]

2 months ago

Completion of Blackrock village’s €6m living streets project expected early next year

Completion of Blackrock village’s €6m living streets project expected early next year

The scheme aims to improve the village’s infrastructure. Words by Hannah Cronolly Blackrock village’s ‘Living Streets’ project is set to be complete in the first quarter of 2027, according to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. The six million euro scheme aims to improve the walkability and cycling infrastructure of Blackrock village. Living Streets will expand the […]

2 months ago

Dotie new cafe and natty wine bar has just opened in Blackrock

Dotie new cafe and natty wine bar has just opened in Blackrock

Do you remember? The 21st night of September? One of Dublin’s most exclusive postcodes has just gotten another plus point, a new wine bar and cafe. The brainchild of William Browne who brought the sandwich and coffee truck Leroys (le roy) into existence and planted it into Merrion Cricket Club. Browne launched September, the city’s […]

2 years ago

Blackrock is now home to a brand new Italian inspired restaurant

Blackrock is now home to a brand new Italian inspired restaurant

A must-visit for pizza lovers! As the opportunity is getting closer and closer for getting back out into the world and enjoying restaurants and their amazing food, it is good to know that there are still some new options being made available to us leading up to that big day. Blackrock is now home to […]

6 years ago