With development on the horizon, councillors teased out how to protect Dunsink observatory. They agreed a motion to review the impact of the plan, within a couple of years, and to compel the council to amend it, if the review finds it is needed.
With development on the horizon, councillors tease out how to protect Dunsink observatory
They agreed a motion to review the impact of the plan, within a couple of years, and to compel the council to amend it, if the review finds it is needed.
www.dublininquirer.com
November 3, 2026 at 12:49 PM
With development on the horizon, councillors teased out how to protect Dunsink observatory. They agreed a motion to review the impact of the plan, within a couple of years, and to compel the council to amend it, if the review finds it is needed.
Tender: Fingal County Council_371
FCC/383/26 Wintering Birds Survey at Dunsink and Scribblestown Lands for Fingal County Council
Wintering Birds Survey at Dunsink and Scribblestown Lands for Fingal County Council
https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=9437539
FCC/383/26 Wintering Birds Survey at Dunsink and Scribblestown Lands for Fingal County Council
Wintering Birds Survey at Dunsink and Scribblestown Lands for Fingal County Council
https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=9437539
November 5, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Tender: Fingal County Council_371
FCC/383/26 Wintering Birds Survey at Dunsink and Scribblestown Lands for Fingal County Council
Wintering Birds Survey at Dunsink and Scribblestown Lands for Fingal County Council
https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=9437539
FCC/383/26 Wintering Birds Survey at Dunsink and Scribblestown Lands for Fingal County Council
Wintering Birds Survey at Dunsink and Scribblestown Lands for Fingal County Council
https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=9437539
Tender: Fingal County Council_371
FCC/234/26 Establish a Multi Party Framework Agreement for Environmental Monitoring and Consultancy Work for Balleally and Dunsink Landfills with an Initial Contract for Fingal County Cou https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=9428730
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November 5, 2026 at 6:35 AM
Tender: Fingal County Council_371
FCC/234/26 Establish a Multi Party Framework Agreement for Environmental Monitoring and Consultancy Work for Balleally and Dunsink Landfills with an Initial Contract for Fingal County Cou https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=9428730
FCC/234/26 Establish a Multi Party Framework Agreement for Environmental Monitoring and Consultancy Work for Balleally and Dunsink Landfills with an Initial Contract for Fingal County Cou https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=9428730
Explorer Tom at Phoenix Park
Lads, Dublin is weird. Phoenix Park is huge and the deer are rude. The Phoenix Monument looks like burnt toast. Saint Jude’s Church is basically a tower on tour. Kilmainham Gaol had a goat boss. Dunsink Observatory needs wellies. Come find out.
Tom's whole day out, wit
Lads, Dublin is weird. Phoenix Park is huge and the deer are rude. The Phoenix Monument looks like burnt toast. Saint Jude’s Church is basically a tower on tour. Kilmainham Gaol had a goat boss. Dunsink Observatory needs wellies. Come find out.
Tom's whole day out, wit
November 3, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Explorer Tom at Phoenix Park
Lads, Dublin is weird. Phoenix Park is huge and the deer are rude. The Phoenix Monument looks like burnt toast. Saint Jude’s Church is basically a tower on tour. Kilmainham Gaol had a goat boss. Dunsink Observatory needs wellies. Come find out.
Tom's whole day out, wit
Lads, Dublin is weird. Phoenix Park is huge and the deer are rude. The Phoenix Monument looks like burnt toast. Saint Jude’s Church is basically a tower on tour. Kilmainham Gaol had a goat boss. Dunsink Observatory needs wellies. Come find out.
Tom's whole day out, wit
With development on the horizon, councillors teased out how to protect Dunsink observatory. They agreed a motion to review the impact of the plan, within a couple of years, and to compel the council to amend it, if the review finds it is needed.
With development on the horizon, councillors tease out how to protect Dunsink observatory
They agreed a motion to review the impact of the plan, within a couple of years, and to compel the council to amend it, if the review finds it is needed.
www.dublininquirer.com
October 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM
With development on the horizon, councillors teased out how to protect Dunsink observatory. They agreed a motion to review the impact of the plan, within a couple of years, and to compel the council to amend it, if the review finds it is needed.
Fingal councillors have approved a revised plan for the new Dunsink town. Changes include a buffer aimed at reducing the project's impact on neighbouring Finglas – and density reductions expected to shave off thousands of homes.
Fingal councillors approve revised plan for new Dunsink town
Changes include a buffer aimed at reducing the project's impact on neighbouring Finglas – and density reductions expected to shave off thousands of homes.
www.dublininquirer.com
October 24, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Fingal councillors have approved a revised plan for the new Dunsink town. Changes include a buffer aimed at reducing the project's impact on neighbouring Finglas – and density reductions expected to shave off thousands of homes.
Fingal councillors have approved a revised plan for the new Dunsink town. Changes include a buffer aimed at reducing the project's impact on neighbouring Finglas – and density reductions expected to shave off thousands of homes.
Fingal councillors approve revised plan for new Dunsink town
Changes include a buffer aimed at reducing the project's impact on neighbouring Finglas – and density reductions expected to shave off thousands of homes.
www.dublininquirer.com
October 23, 2026 at 7:40 AM
Fingal councillors have approved a revised plan for the new Dunsink town. Changes include a buffer aimed at reducing the project's impact on neighbouring Finglas – and density reductions expected to shave off thousands of homes.
Fingal County Council has approved the Dunsink Urban Area Plan, paving the way for a large-scale sustainable community with up to 15,000 homes. The new development will include schools, parks, employment, and improved infrastructure in a strategic...
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October 23, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Fingal County Council has approved the Dunsink Urban Area Plan, paving the way for a large-scale sustainable community with up to 15,000 homes. The new development will include schools, parks, employment, and improved infrastructure in a strategic...
#economy #DunsinkCityQuarter
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In marathon meetings, Fingal councillors are seeking to fine-tune plans for a new town in Dunsink. The council's chief executive said their changes would slow down delivery of thousands of homes.
In marathon meetings, Fingal councillors seek to fine-tune plans for new town in Dunsink
The council's chief executive said their changes would slow down delivery of thousands of homes.
www.dublininquirer.com
October 22, 2026 at 8:43 AM
In marathon meetings, Fingal councillors are seeking to fine-tune plans for a new town in Dunsink. The council's chief executive said their changes would slow down delivery of thousands of homes.
Would love to see it. I’m fairly obsessed with our Moon. Went to visit Dunsink observatory last night in fact but sadly it was cloudy; and the night before it had been beautifully clear!
October 23, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Would love to see it. I’m fairly obsessed with our Moon. Went to visit Dunsink observatory last night in fact but sadly it was cloudy; and the night before it had been beautifully clear!
In marathon meetings, Fingal councillors are seeking to fine-tune plans for a new town in Dunsink. The council's chief executive said their changes would slow down delivery of thousands of homes.
In marathon meetings, Fingal councillors seek to fine-tune plans for new town in Dunsink
The council's chief executive said their changes would slow down delivery of thousands of homes.
www.dublininquirer.com
October 21, 2026 at 7:20 AM
In marathon meetings, Fingal councillors are seeking to fine-tune plans for a new town in Dunsink. The council's chief executive said their changes would slow down delivery of thousands of homes.
I subscribe to @dublininquirer.com and it is worth it, and the coverage of the Dunsink planning meeting is heroic. Slow delivery of housing isn't just down to the State and money, sometimes well-intentioned fucking idiots are the problem.
October 21, 2026 at 8:43 AM
I subscribe to @dublininquirer.com and it is worth it, and the coverage of the Dunsink planning meeting is heroic. Slow delivery of housing isn't just down to the State and money, sometimes well-intentioned fucking idiots are the problem.
Fingal CoCo special meeting on plans for new town in Dunsink is on.
Cllrs discussing potential amendments to plans.
To protect biodiversity, maybe don't widen Dunsink Lane, but build a second parallel road?
Also, is a mammal underpass is sufficient for all, or would badgers need their own?
Cllrs discussing potential amendments to plans.
To protect biodiversity, maybe don't widen Dunsink Lane, but build a second parallel road?
Also, is a mammal underpass is sufficient for all, or would badgers need their own?
October 20, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Fingal CoCo special meeting on plans for new town in Dunsink is on.
Cllrs discussing potential amendments to plans.
To protect biodiversity, maybe don't widen Dunsink Lane, but build a second parallel road?
Also, is a mammal underpass is sufficient for all, or would badgers need their own?
Cllrs discussing potential amendments to plans.
To protect biodiversity, maybe don't widen Dunsink Lane, but build a second parallel road?
Also, is a mammal underpass is sufficient for all, or would badgers need their own?
Monday is a crucial day for DIAS Dunsink Observatory as Fingal County Council votes on the Dunsink Area Plan.
We have asked all 40 councillors to support measures protecting the Observatory’s heritage, scientific future and our UNESCO World Heritage bid.
www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
We have asked all 40 councillors to support measures protecting the Observatory’s heritage, scientific future and our UNESCO World Heritage bid.
www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
Observatory concerned over impact of Dunsink housing plan
Ireland's oldest scientific institution says it is concerned about the impact plans for a new urban quarter in west Dublin could have on its operation.
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October 16, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Monday is a crucial day for DIAS Dunsink Observatory as Fingal County Council votes on the Dunsink Area Plan.
We have asked all 40 councillors to support measures protecting the Observatory’s heritage, scientific future and our UNESCO World Heritage bid.
www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
We have asked all 40 councillors to support measures protecting the Observatory’s heritage, scientific future and our UNESCO World Heritage bid.
www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
Grandfather, 63, stabbed to death by men looking for alleged drug thief, barrister says
Both men have pleaded not guilty to the murder of Anthony aka Josh Fowler on 26 November, 2024 at Dunsink Green, Finglas
Both men have pleaded not guilty to the murder of Anthony aka Josh Fowler on 26 November, 2024 at Dunsink Green, Finglas
Granda, 63, stabbed to death by men looking for alleged drug thief, court told
Both men have pleaded not guilty to the murder of Anthony aka Josh Fowler on 26 November, 2024 at Dunsink Green, Finglas
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October 16, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Grandfather, 63, stabbed to death by men looking for alleged drug thief, barrister says
Both men have pleaded not guilty to the murder of Anthony aka Josh Fowler on 26 November, 2024 at Dunsink Green, Finglas
Both men have pleaded not guilty to the murder of Anthony aka Josh Fowler on 26 November, 2024 at Dunsink Green, Finglas
Literally just realised the irony of this celebration of mathematical discovery, made part way through a 11 km walk (Dunsink to @ria.ie ), as OpenAI release LLM answers to mathematical problems.
Here is Hamilton's account of that day, written to his son.
irishphilosophy.com/2019/10/16/t...
Drawing (in Dunsink Observatory) of Hamilton scratching the formula into the bridge, with his wife watching, and the inscription marking the event that can be seen today.
irishphilosophy.com/2019/10/16/t...
Drawing (in Dunsink Observatory) of Hamilton scratching the formula into the bridge, with his wife watching, and the inscription marking the event that can be seen today.
October 16, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Literally just realised the irony of this celebration of mathematical discovery, made part way through a 11 km walk (Dunsink to @ria.ie ), as OpenAI release LLM answers to mathematical problems.
Here is Hamilton's account of that day, written to his son.
irishphilosophy.com/2019/10/16/t...
Drawing (in Dunsink Observatory) of Hamilton scratching the formula into the bridge, with his wife watching, and the inscription marking the event that can be seen today.
irishphilosophy.com/2019/10/16/t...
Drawing (in Dunsink Observatory) of Hamilton scratching the formula into the bridge, with his wife watching, and the inscription marking the event that can be seen today.
October 16, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Here is Hamilton's account of that day, written to his son.
irishphilosophy.com/2019/10/16/t...
Drawing (in Dunsink Observatory) of Hamilton scratching the formula into the bridge, with his wife watching, and the inscription marking the event that can be seen today.
irishphilosophy.com/2019/10/16/t...
Drawing (in Dunsink Observatory) of Hamilton scratching the formula into the bridge, with his wife watching, and the inscription marking the event that can be seen today.
We are delighted to announced the winners of our AOI #ObserveTheMoonNight colouring competition 2026 🎨
In Dunsink we had Radu as our winner, with winners Anna in Armagh Observatory and Planetarium and Maci in Birr Castle 🔭
Thanks to all who entered, we will be in touch with the winners shortly!
In Dunsink we had Radu as our winner, with winners Anna in Armagh Observatory and Planetarium and Maci in Birr Castle 🔭
Thanks to all who entered, we will be in touch with the winners shortly!
October 5, 2026 at 11:01 AM
We are delighted to announced the winners of our AOI #ObserveTheMoonNight colouring competition 2026 🎨
In Dunsink we had Radu as our winner, with winners Anna in Armagh Observatory and Planetarium and Maci in Birr Castle 🔭
Thanks to all who entered, we will be in touch with the winners shortly!
In Dunsink we had Radu as our winner, with winners Anna in Armagh Observatory and Planetarium and Maci in Birr Castle 🔭
Thanks to all who entered, we will be in touch with the winners shortly!
For those deciding at very short notice:
As part of dublinfestivalofhistory.ie/event/dublin...
Dr Sharon Arbunoth, researcher for www.dil.ie, will give a talk entitled
"Dragon's tails and Balor's eye: Ireland's history with the stars".
1 October
19:00-20:30
Dunsink Observatory
As part of dublinfestivalofhistory.ie/event/dublin...
Dr Sharon Arbunoth, researcher for www.dil.ie, will give a talk entitled
"Dragon's tails and Balor's eye: Ireland's history with the stars".
1 October
19:00-20:30
Dunsink Observatory
Dublin Festival of History at DIAS Dunsink Observatory – Dublin Festival of History
dublinfestivalofhistory.ie
October 1, 2026 at 4:09 PM
For those deciding at very short notice:
As part of dublinfestivalofhistory.ie/event/dublin...
Dr Sharon Arbunoth, researcher for www.dil.ie, will give a talk entitled
"Dragon's tails and Balor's eye: Ireland's history with the stars".
1 October
19:00-20:30
Dunsink Observatory
As part of dublinfestivalofhistory.ie/event/dublin...
Dr Sharon Arbunoth, researcher for www.dil.ie, will give a talk entitled
"Dragon's tails and Balor's eye: Ireland's history with the stars".
1 October
19:00-20:30
Dunsink Observatory
Irish Cycling Campaign took part in a lovely night-time and full moon spin out to Dunsink Observatory last Friday night. Most enjoyable and educational! Full account at link below - And watch this space for our next social events!
www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/dublin-cycli...
www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/dublin-cycli...
September 29, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Irish Cycling Campaign took part in a lovely night-time and full moon spin out to Dunsink Observatory last Friday night. Most enjoyable and educational! Full account at link below - And watch this space for our next social events!
www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/dublin-cycli...
www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/dublin-cycli...
My specific memories were of the small newsagents around the dunsink area with a tiptop juice or a small bottle of cadet.
Probably went to that shop too. Was it across from Superquinn (as it would have back then)?
Probably went to that shop too. Was it across from Superquinn (as it would have back then)?
September 28, 2026 at 10:16 AM
My specific memories were of the small newsagents around the dunsink area with a tiptop juice or a small bottle of cadet.
Probably went to that shop too. Was it across from Superquinn (as it would have back then)?
Probably went to that shop too. Was it across from Superquinn (as it would have back then)?