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If you're looking for the ultimate April getaway, look no further than the sun-drenched island of Zanzibar in Africa. With its pristine white sands and crystal-clear turquoise waters, this budget-friendly archipelago off Tanzania's coast is a must-visit for any traveller.

The widow of slain gangster 'Fat' Andy Connors claimed 'the system is f*cked' after a Judge told her she'd be going to jail if she didn't remove illegal mobile homes from her land.

Dublin city's Mercantile hotel is set to reopen in May after five years of renovations.

Rice, a staple in many kitchens, is the perfect partner for a variety of dishes including chicken, beef, fish, curries, and veggies. However, cooking it can sometimes be tricky.

Dublin city's first School Street on Newbrook Road in Donaghmede opened today.

The boss of Primark has resigned after an allegation over his behaviour towards a woman.

Noel Gallagher has opened up for the first time about his astonishment at the chaos surrounding the Oasis ticket sales, and he's also dropped hints about some tunes that are likely to be belted out this summer with brother Liam.

Ryanair has launched the first of its monthly Ryanair Prime seat sales, offering members €60 off the cost of return flights for the May bank holiday weekend.

A travel vlogger who gave Ryanair a wide berth for a decade decided to give the budget carrier another go – and he was left "really impressed" by an unexpected perk.

Dublin is set for a 'very dry' and sunny week with temperatures getting up to highs of 18C.

A driver who turned down a one-way Dublin city centre street into oncoming traffic was fined by gardai after claiming they "didn't see the signs".

Holidaymakers due to travel this week have been hit with an urgent warning after two popular European airports closed due to a strike on Monday.

Brian O'Driscoll has reportedly been denied membership at an exclusive tennis club in Dublin.

Gardai have made a number of arrests outside Leinster House this morning after removing a Mothers Against Genocide protest from in front of the gates.

Welcome to Dublin Live's traffic live blog, where we will keep you updated on all the traffic across the capital in partnership with Dublin City FM.

A total of 14 people have been arrested at a demonstration outside the Dail Eireann in Dublin.

Aslan's Billy McGuinness has shared his heartfelt belief that their new frontman, Lee Tomkins, was a gift from the late Christy Dignam.

A woman has been taken to hospital following a stabbing incident in the early hours of Sunday morning in South Dublin.

More than 6,000 "modern" body armour units are being acquired for Irish soldiers, the Tanaiste has said.

Irish star Pierce Brosnan is among the big names in Guy Ritche's new drama as the head of the Harringan crime family. The new Paramount+ series focuses on the battle between two London crime families within a global crime syndicate.

The love story of TV hosts Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty has won the hearts of many, as they occasionally offer a sneak peek into their high-profile lives.

Irish prisons are at "breaking point" amid an overcrowding crisis, a huge rise in attacks, broken toilets, and "unsafe" conditions.

Former beauty queen Heidi Sheridan has shared her story about leaving the US and settling down in Dublin following the election of Donald Trump as President.

Dublin City Council is set to prohibit the use of plastic rubbish bags on all streets throughout the city in the coming 12 months, following the success of a trial scheme.

The latest House Price Report from property website daft.ie, published this week, reveals that Dublin is spearheading a surge in house price inflation across Ireland.

April is just around the corner, and households are being briefed on all the cost of living changes they can anticipate.

Doing your laundry may seem like a mundane task, but it's actually a science.

Applications for a social welfare grant of €2,000 will open next week.

An Irishman in Bangkok described the terrifying moment he had to run down 40 flights of stairs from a skyscraper after a deadly earthquake hit neighbouring Myanmar.

Gardaí are alerting drivers to a scam involving fake parking tickets after several were found on vehicles in a Dublin suburb recently.