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36 minutes ago
- Dublin Live
Friends helping to raise funds for 'gentle soul' who died in stabbing incident
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Friends are helping to raise funds for the funeral of a 'gentle soul' who died in a stabbing incident. James 'Jake' Berney, 53, died in Tallaght Hospital after emergency services were alerted to his home in Foxdene Drive, Balgaddy, in West Dublin at around 11pm on Wednesday night. It is understood Mr Berney, a well-known 'handyman' in the area, suffered multiple catastrophic stab wounds from what gardai believe was a row at the house with a man known to him. However, the investigation is understood to be complex – and no one has been arrested yet in connection with the death – which is set to be the subject of a murder probe. Friends have set up a GoFundMe page that says: 'The financial burden of Jake's funeral now rests on his elderly father, who is in his late 80s. 'At a time when he should be surrounded by peace and support, he is instead facing the unimaginable pain and cost of laying his son to rest. Jake was known for his kind heart and willingness to help others, even during his own struggles. He left a mark on many lives, and now his family needs support. If you're able to contribute, any amount would be deeply appreciated and would ease the weight on his father's shoulders during this devastating time. Thank you for your kindness.' Shocked neighbours and friends said Mr Berney was a 'gentle soul' and 'harmless' and that he often painted their homes and cleaned their windows over the years. One neighbour, who heard a commotion at the house on Wednesday night, said she saw Mr Berney being wheeled out of his home in a stretcher, covered by a black bag. She added: 'I said that's it. I never thought it would be him. He was a great young fella. He lives there with his father Andy. I thought it was Andy because his father suffers with his heart. So I came down and I saw him going out. I couldn't get over it. 'We're living here 39 years and yeah they were here before me. A grand young fella he was.' Another neighbour said Mr Berney would often walk by their home and would always stop for a chat. They added: 'He was always a gentle soul. He would always wave to you, always say hello walking by. He never caused any trouble around here. It's sad to hear that's the way he passed away. He painted one of the houses here only two days ago. He painted every house on this road.' The neighbour said the entire street was in shock over what had happened. He added: 'Last night all I heard was the guards coming around. I actually thought it was on the main road. I only heard this morning when I went out for work. It's a shock. I think he has nine kids. He had a lot. The way it happened, that is a surprise. It doesn't really happen around here.' Another neighbour spoke of Mr Berney's kind nature, and said everyone on the street knew him well. They added: 'I don't have a bad word to say about him. He was a nice chap, we all grew up together. He was always in doing jobs, cleaning windows or painting. Whatever happened, it's just so sad.' Another man said: 'All I heard was the ambulance, then the fire brigade and then I just seen the police cars.' Gardai were awaiting the results of a post mortem examination before determining fully whether to upgrade the investigation to one of murder. However, officers are understood to be ready to upgrade the investigation – having seized a number of items of interest and believing that Mr Berney was stabbed to death following a row. Forensic officers were seen carrying multiple evidence bags out of the house on Thursday morning. In a press release gardai said: 'A man, aged in his 50s, who was injured in the incident was taken to Tallaght University Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. A post-mortem examination will be carried out in due course and the local coroner has been informed. 'The scene remains preserved for examination by the Garda Technical Bureau. This investigation is being led by a Senior Investigating Officer at Lucan Garda Station.' Gardai are appealing to anyone who was in the vicinity of Foxdene Drive between 11pm and 12am and observed any activity that drew their attention to come forward. Any road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were in the vicinity of Foxdene Drive between 11pm and 12am are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardai. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Lucan Garda Station on (01) 6667300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station. 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37 minutes ago
- Dublin Live
Pedestrian, 20s, killed in early morning north Dublin collision
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A pedestrian has died following a collision in north Dublin early this morning. At approximately 4:55am, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a road traffic incident involving a car and a pedestrian at Balbutcher Lane in Ballymun. The pedestrian, a man aged in his 20s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. No other injuries have been reported at this time. The road is closed for technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators, with local diversions in place. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them. A garda spokesperson said: "Any road users or pedestrians who were in the vicinity of Balbutcher Lane and Balcurris Park areas of Ballymun, between 4:00am and 5:00am, and have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí. "Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballymun Garda Station at (01) 6664400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station." Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice . For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
Dublin Live
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Dublin Live
Dublin Pride 2025 road closures, parade route and everything else you need to know
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info One of the most exciting events of the Summer, the 2025 Dublin Pride parade is set to take over Dublin city centre this Saturday, June 28. It concludes the Dublin pride celebration and headlines an exciting day of events that include the Pride village at Dublin's Merrion Square park. It will be packed with fun events for people of all ages. This year's grand marshall will be ShoutOut's executive director Ruadhan O'Criordain. While the Pride village main stage will be hosted by Phil T Gorgeous and Paul Ryder. Here's everything you need to know: Parade time and route The parade begins at 12:30pm and will last about two hours. It will begin at O'Connell Street, continue to Eden Quay, Custom House Quay, Talbot Memorial Bridge, City Quay, Lombard Street, Westland Row, and finish up at the pride festival at Merrion Street Lower. Road closures/traffic management Full Road Closures 08:00 to 16:00: O'Connell Street Upper, O'Connell Street Lower. 06:00 to 22:00: Merrion Square South, Merrion Square East, Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Mount Street Upper. Rolling road closures 11:00 to 16:00: O'Connell St Bridge, Eden Quay, CHQ, Memorial Bridge, City Quay, Lombard St East, Westland Row. 12:00 to 18:00: Merrion Square North, Merrion Square West. Local signed diversions will be put in place. Traffic on North Wall Quay wishing to travel west on the north quays will be diverted via Guild Street/Seville Place/Portland Row/North Circular Road/Dorset Street/Bolton Street/King Street North and Queen Street. Traffic on Wolfe Tone Quay wishing to travel east on the North quays will be diverted via Blackhall Place/Stoneybatter/Manor Street/Prussia Street/North Circular Road/Portland Row/Seville Place/ and Guild Street. Traffic on Sir John Rogerson's Quay wishing to travel on the South Quays to the city centre will be diverted via Cardiff Lane/Macken Street/Grand Canal Street Lower/Grand Canal Street Upper/Haddington Road/Leeson Street and Stephen's Green. Pedestrian and local access will be maintained. How to get there/public transport Luas On the Luas Green Line, there will be no service between St. Stephen's Green and Dominick from 10:00 to 17:00 approx. Trams will only run between Brides Glen and St. Stephen's Green, and between Broombridge and Dominick. On the Luas Red Line, there will be no service between Smithfield and Connolly/The Point from approximately 10:00 to 14:45. Trams will only run between Tallaght/Saggart and Smithfield. Following the Parade, normal Luas services will resume. Dublin Bus Pre-Parade Diversions From 06.00hrs until approx. 11.30hrs (due to the closure of Merrion Square South) Routes 15a, 15b, 19 and 26 Towards Merrion Square Normal route to Nassau Street and terminate at stop 403 Nassau Street, South Frederick Street. Towards Limekiln Avenue / Stocking Avenue / Dublin Airport / Liffey Valley Depart Nassau Street, divert via Lincoln Place and back on to normal route. From 07.30hrs until approx. 11.30hrs (due to the closure of O'Connell Street) Routes 1, 7, 7a, 7b, 9, 11, 13, 16, 38, 38a, 38b, 40, 122, 140, E1 and E2 Southbound Normal route to Parnell Square, divert via Parnell Street, Cumberland Street, Cathal Brugha Street, Marlborough Street, Rosie Hackett Bridge, Burgh Quay, D'Olier Street and back on to normal route. Northbound Normal route to O'Connell Bridge, divert via Eden Quay, Gardiner Street, Parnell Street, Parnell Square and back on to normal route. Routes 40b and 40d Towards Parnell Street Normal route to North Frederick Street, divert via Denmark Street, right to Gardiner Street, Parnell Street and terminate. Towards Tyrrelstown / Toberburr Normal Route. Routes 33, 41, 41b and 41c Towards Lower Abbey Street Normal route to Parnell Square, divert via Parnell Street, Marlborough Street and back on to normal route. Towards Balbriggan / Swords Manor / Rolestown Normal route. Route 44 Towards Enniskerry Normal route to Parnell Square, divert via Parnell Street, Marlborough Street, Rosie Hackett Bridge, Burgh Quay, D'Olier Street and back on to normal route. Towards DCU Normal route to O'Connell Bridge, divert via Eden Quay, Gardiner Street, Parnell Street, Parnell Square and back on to normal route. Route 120 Towards Parnell Street Normal route to North Frederick Street, divert via Denmark Street, right to Gardiner Street, Parnell Street and terminate. Towards Ashtown Rail Station Normal Route. Route 123 Towards Walkinstown (Kilnamanagh Road) Normal route to Parnell Street, divert via Marlborough Street, Rosie Hackett Bridge, Burgh Quay, D'Olier Street and back on to normal route. Towards Marino Normal route to O'Connell Bridge, divert via Eden Quay, Gardiner Street, Sean Mc Dermott Street, Cumberland Street, Parnell Street and back on to normal route. Parade Diversions From 11.30hrs until approx. 16.30hrs Route 1 Towards Santry (Shanard Road) Normal route to Pearse Street, divert via Tara Street, Gardiner Street, left to Parnell Street, Parnell Square and back on to normal route. Towards Shaw Street Normal route Parnell Square, divert via Parnell Street, Cumberland Street, Cathal Brugha Street, Marlborough Street, Rosie Hackett Bridge, Hawkins Street, Townsend Street and back on to normal route. Route 7 Towards Brides Glen Luas Normal route to Parnell Square East, divert via Parnell Street, Cumberland Street, Cathal Brugha Street, Marlborough Street, Rosie Hackett Bridge, Hawkins Street, College Street, Nassau Street, Kildare Street, Baggot Street, Pembroke Road, Merrion Road and back on to normal route. Towards Mountjoy Square Normal route to Merrion Road, divert via Pembroke Road, Baggot Street, Dawson Street, Grafton Street, Westmoreland Street, Townsend Street, Tara Street, Gardiner Street, Mountjoy Square and terminate. Route 9 Towards Charlestown Normal route to Westmoreland Street, divert via Fleet Street, Townsend Street, Tara Street, Gardiner Street, Parnell Street, Parnell Square and back on to normal route. Towards Limekiln Avenue Normal route to Parnell Square, divert via Parnell Street, Cumberland Street, Cathal Brugha Street, Marlborough Street, Rosie Hackett Bridge, D'Olier Street and back on to normal route. Route 11 Towards Phoenix Park Normal route to Westmoreland Street, divert via Fleet Street, Townsend Street, Tara Street, Gardiner Street, Parnell Street, Parnell Square and back on to normal route. Towards Sandyford Business District Normal route to Parnell Square, divert left via Parnell Street, Cumberland Street, Cathal Brugha Street, Marlborough Street, Rosie Hackett Bridge, Hawkins Street, College Street and back on to normal route. Route 13 Towards Mountjoy Square Normal route to Westmoreland Street, divert via Fleet Street, Townsend Street, Tara Street, Gardiner Street, Mountjoy Square and terminate. Towards Grange Castle Depart Mountjoy Square, divert via Gardiner Street, Parnell Street, Cumberland Street, Cathal Brugha Street, Marlborough Street, Rosie Hackett Bridge, D'Olier Street and back on to normal route. Route 14 Towards Beaumont (Ardlea Road) Normal route to Westmoreland Street, divert via Fleet Street, Townsend Street, Tara Street, Beresford Place and back on to normal route. Towards Dundrum Luas Normal route to Amiens Street, divert via Talbot Street, Marlborough Street, Rosie Hackett Bridge and back on to normal route. Route 15 Towards Clongriffin Normal route to Westmoreland Street, divert via Fleet Street, Townsend Street, Tara Street, Beresford Place and back on to normal route. Towards Ballycullen Road Normal route to Amiens Street, divert via Talbot Street, Marlborough Street, Rosie Hackett Bridge and back on to normal route. Routes 15a and 15b Towards Merrion Square Normal route to Townsend Street, divert via Tara Street, left to Poolbeg Street and terminate. Towards Limekiln Avenue / Stocking Avenue Depart Poolbeg Street, divert via Hawkins Street, College Street and back on to normal route. Route 16 Towards Dublin Airport Normal route to Westmoreland Street, divert via Fleet Street, Townsend Street, Tara Street, Gardiner Street, Parnell Street, Parnell Square and back on to normal route. Towards Ballinteer (Kingston) Normal route to Parnell Square, divert via Parnell Street, Cumberland Street, Cathal Brugha Street, Marlborough Street, Rosie Hackett Bridge, D'Olier Street and back on to normal route. Route 19 Towards Merrion Square Normal route to Parnell Square East, divert via Parnell Street, Gardiner Street, Mountjoy Square and terminate. Towards Dublin Airport Depart Mountjoy Square, divert via Gardiner Street, Parnell Street, Parnell Square and back on to normal route. Routes 26 Towards Merrion Square Normal route to Ormond Quay and terminate. Towards Liffey Valley Depart Ormond Quay, divert via Grattan Bridge, Wood Quay and back on to normal route. Route 27 Towards Clarehall Normal route to Westmoreland Street, divert via Fleet Street, Townsend Street, Tara Street, Beresford Place and back on to normal route. Towards Jobstown Normal route to Amiens Street, divert via Talbot Street, Marlborough Street, Rosie Hackett Bridge and back on to normal route. Routes 27a and 27b Towards Eden Quay Normal route to Talbot Street and terminate. Towards Blunden Drive / Harristown Depart Talbot Street and back on to normal route. Route 33 Towards Lower Abbey Street Normal route to Parnell Square East, divert via Parnell Street, Cumberland Street, Cathal Brugha Street, Marlborough Street and back on to normal route. Towards Balbriggan Normal route. Route 37 Towards Baggot Street / Wilton Terrace Normal route to Ormond Quay, divert via Parliament Street, Dame Street, Westmoreland Street, Fleet Street, College Street and back on to normal route. Towards Blanchardstown Centre Normal route to Dawson Street, divert via Grafton Street Lower, Westmoreland Street and back on to normal route. Route 38 Towards Burlington Road Normal route to Parnell Square, divert via Parnell Street, Cumberland Street, Cathal Brugha Street, Marlborough Street, Rosie Hackett Bridge, Hawkins Street, College Street and back on to normal route. Towards Damastown Normal route to Westmoreland Street, divert via Fleet Street, Townsend Street, Tara Street, Gardiner Street, Parnell Street, Parnell Square and back on to normal route. Routes 39 and 39a Towards Burlington Road / UCD Belfield Normal route to Ormond Quay, divert via Parliament Street, Dame Street, Westmoreland Street, Fleet Street, College Street and back on to normal route. Towards Ongar Normal route to Dawson Street, divert via Grafton Street Lower, Westmoreland Street and back on to normal route. Route 40 Towards Earlsfort Terrace Normal route to Parnell Square East and terminate Towards Charlestown Shopping Centre Depart Parnell Square East, divert via Parnell Square West and back on to normal route. Routes 40b and 40d Towards Parnell Street Normal route to North Fredrick Street, divert left via Denmark Street, right to Gardiner Street, Parnell Street and back on to normal route. Towards Toberburr / Tyrrelstown Normal route. Routes 41 and 41c Towards Lower Abbey Street Normal route to Parnell Square East, divert via Parnell Street, Cumberland Street, Cathal Brugha Street, Marlborough Street and back on to normal route. Towards Swords Manor Normal route. Route 44 Towards DCU Normal route to Dawson Street, divert via Grafton Street, Westmoreland Street, Fleet Street, Townsend Street, Tara Street, Gardiner Street, Parnell Street, Parnell Square and back on to normal route. Towards Enniskerry Normal route to Parnell Square, divert via Parnell Street, Cumberland Street, Cathal Brugha Street, Marlborough Street, Rosie Hackett Bridge, Hawkins Street, College Street, Nassau Street, Kildare Street, St Stephen's Green, Earlsfort Terrace and back on to normal route. Route 52 Towards Ringsend Road Normal route to Ormond Quay, divert right via Grattan Bridge, Parliament Street, Dame Street, College Green, Westmoreland Street, Fleet Street, Townsend Street and back on to normal route. Towards Leixlip Intel Normal route. Route 60 Towards John Rogerson's Quay Normal route to Ormond Quay, divert right via Grattan Bridge, Parliament Street, Dame Street, College Green, Westmoreland Street, Aston Quay and terminate Towards Red Cow Luas Depart Aston Quay and back on to normal route. Route 70 Towards Burlington Road Normal route to Ormond Quay, divert via Parliament Street, Dame Street, Westmoreland Street, Fleet Street, College Street and back on to normal route. Towards Dunboyne Normal route to Dawson Street, divert via Grafton Street Lower, Westmoreland Street and back on to normal route. Route 74 Towards Eden Quay Normal route to Ormond Quay, divert right via Grattan Bridge, Parliament Street, Dame Street, College green, Westmoreland Street, Aston Quay and terminate. Towards Dundrum Luas Station Depart Aston Quay and back on to normal route. Route 83 Towards Harristown Normal route. Towards Kimmage Normal route to Ormond Quay, divert right via Grattan Bridge, Parliament Street, Dame Street, Westmoreland Street, Fleet Street, College Street and back on to normal route. Route 120 Towards Parnell Street Normal route to North Frederick Street, divert via Denmark Street, Gardiner Street, Parnell Street and terminate. Towards Ashtown Rail Station Normal Route. Route 122 Towards Ashington Normal route to Westmoreland Street, divert via Fleet Street, Townsend Street, Tara Street, Gardiner Street, Parnell Street, Parnell Square and back on to normal route. Towards Drimnagh Road Normal route to Parnell Square, divert via Parnell Street, Cumberland Street, Cathal Brugha Street, Marlborough Street, Rosie Hackett Bridge, D'Olier Street and back on to normal route. Route 123 Towards Marino Normal route to Westmoreland Street, divert via Fleet Street, Townsend Street, Tara Street, Gardiner Street, Sean McDermott Street, Cumberland Street and back on to normal route. Towards Walkinstown (Kilnamanagh Road) Normal route to Cathal Brugha Street, divert via Marlborough Street, Rosie Hackett Bridge, D'Olier Street and back on to normal route. Route 140 Towards IKEA Normal route to Westmoreland Street, divert via Fleet Street, Townsend Street, Tara Street, Gardiner Street, Parnell Street, Parnell Square and back on to normal route. Towards Palmerston Park Normal route to Parnell Square, divert via Parnell Street, Cumberland Street, Cathal Brugha Street, Marlborough Street, Rosie Hackett Bridge, D'Olier Street and back on to normal route. Route 150 Towards Hawkins Street Normal route to Westmoreland Street, divert via Townsend Street, Tara Street, Burgh Quay and back on to normal route. Towards Rossmore Normal route. Route 151 Towards Docklands (East Road) Normal route to High Street, divert via Lord Edward Street, Dame Street, Westmoreland Street, Fleet Street, Townsend Street, Luke Street and terminate. Towards Foxborough Depart Luke Street, divert via Poolbeg Street, Hawkins Street and back on to normal route. Routes E1 and E2 Towards Northwood / Harristown Normal route to Westmoreland Street, divert via Fleet Street, Townsend Street, Tara Street, Gardiner Street, Parnell Street, Parnell Square and back on to normal route. Towards Ballywaltrim / Dún Laoghaire Normal route to Parnell Square, divert left via Parnell Street, Cumberland Street, Cathal Brugha Street, Marlborough Street, Rosie Hackett Bridge, D'Olier Street and back on to normal route. Routes C1, C2, C3 and C4 Towards Sandymount / Ringsend Road Normal route to Ormond Quay, divert right via Grattan Bridge, Parliament Street, Dame Street, College Green, Westmoreland Street, Fleet Street, Townsend Street and back on to normal route. Towards Adamstown Station / Maynooth Normal route. Routes G1 and G2 Towards Spencer Dock Normal route to Ormond Quay, divert right via Grattan Bridge, Parliament Street, left to Dame Street, College Green, Westmoreland Street, left to Aston Quay and terminate. Towards Red Cow Luas / Liffey Valley Shopping Centre Depart Aston Quay and back on to normal route. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. 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Dublin Live
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- Dublin Live
Dublin traffic LIVE: Delays grow due to M50 collision
Friday is here and we're bringing you the latest traffic updates from across the capital alongside LiveDrive on Dublin City FM. At the moment there's a collision on the N7 approaching Newland's Cross. It's blocking the left lane on the inbound side and there's delays from Rathcoole. LiveDrive said: "A collision remains in place on the N7 inbound approaching J1a (Newlands Cross). It's blocking the left lane. Delays of 15 minutes remain from J4 (Rathcoole)." We'll be bringing you the latest traffic updates in our live blog below. if you have an update, drop an email to news@ Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice . For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
Dublin Live
10 hours ago
- Dublin Live
Gardai investigate assault in Dublin park hours before packed concert
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info An investigation has been launched into a serious assault that happened in a north Dublin park only hours before a concert. The incident is understood to have happened in Dublin's Fairview Park at around 5pm on Friday ahead of Dec Pierce's Block Rockin' Beats gig. It happened near the green footbridge over the Tolka River at the entrance to the park. Locals reported a garda vehicle at the scene with the area taped off. There were no reports of disruption to the gig which kicked off at around 8pm. A garda spokeswoman said: "Gardaí are investigating an alleged serious assault that is reported to have occurred in Dublin 3 this afternoon, Friday 27th June 2025. Investigations are ongoing." Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice . For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
