Judge dismisses Rathmines residents’ bid to overturn St Mary’s College rugby pitch plan – The Irish Times

The High Court has dismissed an effort by residents of Rathmines, south Dublin, to overturn a Dublin City Council finding that a local school does not need planning permission to make changes to its rugby pitch. Judge David Nolan said he had a “significant degree of sympathy” for the residents of Kenilworth Square – noting … Read more

Gardaí investigate ‘upskirting’ suspect targeting girls in south Dublin school – The Irish Times

Gardaí have begun a criminal investigation after a man approached a number of school girls in south Dublin and took photographs up their skirts. The incidents all occurred at Palmerston Park, near Rathmines, on Tuesday afternoon. The fee-paying secondary school has sent a notice to parents, informing them that a “security incident” had taken place … Read more