Author: Alessia Micalizzi

Citywise enhances people’s knowledge and mindsets

Citywise enhances people’s knowledge and mindsets

Tallaght

Citywise Fast Track Academy based in West Tallaght was recognised among alternative education projects that bring huge “social value.” According to a ...

Approach to improve outcomes for children

Approach to improve outcomes for children

News

The Childhood Development Initiative (CDI) are set to support early intervention and school achievement for children in Tallaght as they launched their ...

Street drugs can cause addiction and overdoses

Street drugs can cause addiction and overdoses

Tallaght

Traces of synthetic opioids that could quickly cause an overdose were found in anxiolytic tablets sold across Tallaght. The findings come from ...

Giving a voice to the mothers who have lost their children

Giving a voice to the mothers who have lost their children

Clondalkin

An audio documentary giving voice to bereaved mothers who lost their children to suicide highlighted the need for more awareness and support. ...

Mother applies to 40 schools but still can’t find a class place

Mother applies to 40 schools but still can’t find a class place

Tallaght

“My son doesn’t understand why he’s so alone,” said a Tallaght mother who can’t get a suitable school place for her child ...

‘Swings bring us together’ as unofficial playground removed

‘Swings bring us together’ as unofficial playground removed

Tallaght

South Dublin County Council will dismantle swings and monkey bars put up by residents who “finally saw kids socialising in person again.” ...

We always say we won’t let CF affect Matthew’s life

We always say we won’t let CF affect Matthew’s life

Tallaght

A Tallaght father renewed his appeal to take part in 65 Roses Day while he explained that living with cystic fibrosis is ...

Pieta House gains €700 from Buttermountain charity drive

Pieta House gains €700 from Buttermountain charity drive

Lucan

A golf and leisure club raised €700 for suicide prevention charity Pieta House as the cause has touched “everybody in the community.” ...

Mini-Marathon challenge to the women of Tallaght

Mini-Marathon challenge to the women of Tallaght

Tallaght

A walking group encouraged all the ladies of Tallaght to join them for the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon which is “good for ...

Jannah’s loss is a ‘terrible tragedy’ for the community

Jannah’s loss is a ‘terrible tragedy’ for the community

News

“Being your own person was the gift I will hold on to forever. You were never meant to adapt to a cruel ...