Author: Alessia Micalizzi

‘Everything was gone’ family left homeless after electrical fire

‘Everything was gone’ family left homeless after electrical fire

Tallaght

“My mental health has gone downhill,” said a woman who is currently homeless following a fire in her council house. Natasha Valentine ...

€25 million allocated to purchase second hand homes

€25 million allocated to purchase second hand homes

News

South Dublin County Council was allocated €25 million to purchase second-hand homes for social housing, amounting for 8pc of allocations nationally. The ...

‘You don’t have to be a great reader to join’ teenage book club

‘You don’t have to be a great reader to join’ teenage book club

Tallaght

“You don’t have to be a great reader to join,” said librarian Caoimhe Dowling as Tallaght library is about to bring back ...

‘Blatant drug dealing and drops’ in village

‘Blatant drug dealing and drops’ in village

News

Tallaght Community Council called for a multi-agency response to growing anti-social and criminal behaviour in Tallaght village following “many frustrating years” of ...

Upset residents oppose council workers removing playground

Upset residents oppose council workers removing playground

Tallaght

Residents of a Balrothery estate obstructed South Dublin County Council from dismantling their home-made playground that “dramatically” improved their kids’ mental health. ...

Food Bank supporting up to 120 families over Easter time

Food Bank supporting up to 120 families over Easter time

Clondalkin

A food bank called for support as between 30 and 40 more families registered for help at this time of the year ...

Dad Finbar was instrumental in setting up Thomp2Socks

Dad Finbar was instrumental in setting up Thomp2Socks

Tallaght

A father who went out of his way for his son with Down Syndrome to achieve his dreams passed away at the ...

Sandsiwe crowned All-Ireland public speaking champion

Sandsiwe crowned All-Ireland public speaking champion

Tallaght

A fifth-year student from St Aidan’s Community School was named All-Ireland champion in girls’ public speaking as she discussed women’s power. Sandsiwe ...

Annual Tattoo Day helps keep support service open

Annual Tattoo Day helps keep support service open

Tallaght

A Tattoo Day in aid of the suicide prevention cause is set to be a “great” event with chats and community spirit ...

Super player Leo’s dedication and passion was second to none

Super player Leo’s dedication and passion was second to none

Tallaght

Lifelong member of Glenville Pitch and Putt Club on Kiltipper Road, Leo O’Reilly will be remembered as a “super player” whose dedication ...