South American MMA fighter and Irish pal due in court in connection with ‘savage’ Temple Bar attack

This paper has learned that gardai managed to recognise the suspects as they walked around the Dublin area last Friday The man, who was attacked by two men on Cope Street, was discovered unconscious and brought to Beaumont Hospital where his condition is described as critical.(Image: Sam Boal/Collins Photo) An MMA fighter and his pal … Read more

Two charged in connection with Temple Bar assault that left man critically injured – The Irish Times

Two men have been charged in connection with an assault in Dublin city centre earlier this week that left a man critically injured. An Garda Síochána confirmed the charges in a press release circulated on Saturday night. The men, aged in their 20s and 30s, are due to appear before Dublin District Court on Monday … Read more

Gardaí share image of Temple Bar attack victim's tattoo in bid to identify him as two arrested – The Journal

Gardaí share image of Temple Bar attack victim’s tattoo in bid to identify him as two arrested  The Journal Two arrested, gardaí issue e-scooter assault tattoo photo  RTE.ie Gardaí seek help identifying victim in critical condition after assault in Dublin  The Irish Independent Temple Bar attack victim’s injuries make identification difficult as gardaí pursue suspects  The Irish Times Gardaí … Read more

‘It felt instantly welcoming’ – The Irish Times

Maddie Ashby is toying with the idea of booking a third solo trip to Ireland. The full-time solo traveller is “not at all surprised” that Dublin was ranked as Tripadvisor’s number one solo travel destination for 2026. A former software developer, Ashby first visited the Irish capital in January 2024 and booked a follow-up trip … Read more

50 great things to do come rain or shine – The Irish Times

We got a real sense of what it must be like to live somewhere gorgeously warm and sunny over the course of a decent chunk of April and May, with long spells of dry weather and blue skies turning Ireland into a kind of magical outdoor playground. It couldn‘t – and indeed didn‘t – last, … Read more

CSO meets tourism industry over ‘confusing’ visitor data – The Irish Times

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has held a series of meetings with tourism bodies over mounting concerns that declining inbound tourist data is out of kilter with industry experience. Fáilte Ireland became the latest organisation to seek a briefing from statisticians. “We are talking to CSO. And we’re talking to industry, we’re talking to a … Read more

Super stylish penthouse at de Blacam and Meagher-designed Wooden Building in Temple Bar for €1 million – The Irish Times

Address: 17 The Wooden Building, Exchange Street Upper, Temple Bar, Dublin 8 Price: €1,000,000 Agent: Sherry FitzGerald Completed in 2000, the de Blacam and Meagher-designed Wooden Building still demonstrates real creative thinking in construction and is a very special property. The boutique apartment block of 17 units was inspired by the timber construction of medieval … Read more