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Author: Aideen O'Flaherty
Residents fearful at rise in anti-social behaviour
A BUS stop adjacent to the Square Shopping Centre that is a magnet for anti-social behaviour has “gotten worse in recent months”, ...
‘Traffic disaster’ during athletic competition in Tymon Park
AN ATHLETICS competition held in Tymon Park recently caused a traffic “disaster” and saw park users who were not involved in the ...
Experience ‘ruined’ entertainer Sil’s life
VETERAN entertainer Sylvester ‘Sil’ Fox said he was left “devastated” after he was accused of sexual assault – he was later cleared ...
22-week turnaround to put vacant houses back in use
A COUNCILLOR has criticised the 22-week turnaround time that it takes for South Dublin County Council to put vacant houses back into ...
Statue of Our Lady is repaired again after third vandal incident
THE statue of Our Lady outside St Mark’s Church in Springfield was repaired and reconstructed last week, after it was smashed on ...
Women’s shed marks first year
THE Templeogue Women’s Shed marked one year since it was founded with a celebration in the Limekiln Rounders GAA Pavilion in Tymon ...
House plan on piece of land is refused permission
AN APPEAL has been lodged against South Dublin County Council’s decision to refuse permission for the construction of a two-storey dwelling on ...
Postman Paddy gets a great send-off from the community
A LARGE group of Springfield residents gathered on Alderwood Lawn last Thursday morning to show their gratitude for the work of Paddy ...
‘They showed me that disability is an ability’
A YOUNG Tallaght man recently held his first solo art exhibition in Tallaght Library, and he said his parents inspired him to ...
€22.5m secured for Active Travel Scheme
SOUTH Dublin County Council has secured funding of €22.5m from the National Transport Authority to continue its Active Travel scheme this year. ...