
Finglas Residents Protest 'Disgraceful' Dunsink Housing Development
Residents in Finglas are voicing strong objections to a proposed development of 18,500 homes on 1,000 acres near Dublin's former main landfill, describing the plan as 'disgraceful'.
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Residents in Finglas are voicing strong objections to a proposed development of 18,500 homes on 1,000 acres near Dublin's former main landfill, describing the plan as 'disgraceful'.

A 31-year-old man has been found guilty of the murder of Mark Carroll, whom he fatally stabbed two years ago in Finglas following a domestic dispute. The attack was described as determined and murderous.

A man in his 20s has died following a single vehicle collision in Finglas. Another male passenger, also in his 20s, was taken to the hospital as a precaution.

A teenager sustained serious injuries following an assault that occurred on Sunday afternoon around 3:30 PM in Finglas.

A father-of-three has been refused bail by Judge Áine Clancy at Dublin District Court after being charged with assault causing harm, following an alleged stabbing incident involving his ex-partner's father in Finglas.

The Luas Finglas extension project is back on track after a legal challenge by several companies, including Manhattan Peanuts, was resolved through a mutual agreement.

Dublin City Council served notice on residents of Avila Park housing scheme in Finglas last month

Ross Deegan of An Riasc, Finglas, Dublin 1 contacted gardai voluntarily on 5 March, 2025, identifying his involvement in the assault.

Drugs valued at more than €20,000, cash and weapons also found during operation in Cabra, Finglas and Blanchardstown

Graham Carey, a 42-year-old truck driver from Finglas, is facing sentencing for incitement to hatred offenses after making a livestream in January 2023 where he made derogatory comments about refugees.

A 15-year-old boy from Finglas died following a severe asthma attack while waiting to see a specialist consultant. His brother has stated that no child with asthma should be left waiting for care.
The Land Development Agency has acquired a site in Finglas, with plans to build 600 new homes as part of an initiative to bring private land into state-owned housing.
Two individuals have been hospitalized following separate incidents in Coolock and Finglas, Dublin, with one man in his 50s in critical condition after an alleged serious assault.
A 22-year-old father-of-three has been remanded in custody after being charged with allegedly stabbing his ex-partner's father during a dispute in Finglas, Dublin.
Legal challenges brought by local businesses against the €600 million Luas extension to Finglas, northwest Dublin, have been resolved. This settlement allows work to proceed on the significant infrastructure project.

The incident occurred at about 8:40am in the underground car park of the Charlestown Shopping Centre
A man has been charged after two gardai were “physically and verbally assaulted” at a house in Finglas, Dublin 11.

Derek Boyd has been found guilty of the murder of Mark Carroll in Finglas, an act described as a 'meaningless killing.' Boyd committed the murder while already serving a suspended sentence for manslaughter, highlighting a pattern of violent behavior.

A man in his 20s has died following an early-morning car crash in Finglas. Further details regarding the incident are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
A 19-year-old associate of the 'Lucky Dip' gang was hospitalized with serious head injuries after being assaulted with a brick in Finglas. The attack reportedly occurred after he was accused of a house break-in.

Youth services in Finglas, which provide support to young people in the area, have announced that their facilities have reached their maximum capacity.

Cairn Homes has lodged plans for a significant development comprising 715 housing units in Finglas, Ireland, which includes an apartment block reaching nine storeys in height.

The planned 4km extension of Dublin's Luas tram line from Cabra to Finglas, estimated to cost €600m, can now proceed after High Court cases related to the project were resolved.

The incident occurred at about 8:40am in the underground car park of the Charlestown Shopping Centre, Finglas

A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Michael Ryan, described as a 'loving and caring family man,' in Finglas. The convicted man, Joseph Lawlor, was criticized for a letter blaming gardaí and the victim.