Author: Alessia Micalizzi

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 ...

Fight against abuse needs to be led by the survivors

Fight against abuse needs to be led by the survivors

News

Survivors of gender-based violence should lead the way in the fight against abuse of women, according to a Tallaght advocate who spoke ...

New five-year lease agreed for allotments

New five-year lease agreed for allotments

Ballyfermot

A NEW lease agreement has been agreed for the Cherry Orchard allotments. The initial lease agreement between Dublin City Council and Ballyfermot ...

Locals are barking mad over dog mess offenders

Locals are barking mad over dog mess offenders

News

In response to “an increasing issue with dog waste,” Old Bawn residents called on their neighbours to take responsibility for their action. ...