Author: Chris Sweeney

Explosion of drug dealing near school causes concern

Explosion of drug dealing near school causes concern

News

By Maurice Garvey A SPECIAL needs school has been forced to implement security measures after an explosion of drug-dealing activity on vacant land ...

‘Leaders’ speak about their new-found freedoms

‘Leaders’ speak about their new-found freedoms

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By Aideen O'Flaherty PEOPLE with intellectual disabilities who have been helped to move into their own homes and gain independence, with the help ...

300 expected for Christmas meal for homeless

300 expected for Christmas meal for homeless

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By Mary Dennehy PREPARATIONS for the 5th annual Christmas dinner for the homeless is underway, with members of the community invited to support ...

Man arrested for trespassing is allegedly involved in a ‘feud’ with a Tallaght man

Man arrested for trespassing is allegedly involved in a ‘feud’ with a Tallaght man

Tallaght

A MAN arrested for trespass early last Friday morning (December 7) is involved in a ‘feud’ with a Tallaght man, Tallaght District ...

Fine of €80 for man found drunk by gardai and arrested for his own safety

Fine of €80 for man found drunk by gardai and arrested for his own safety

Clondalkin

A man who was found intoxicated by gardai at 4am last July left Blanchardstown District Court with an €80 fine. Brian Carrie, ...

Woman caught with fake designer bags and shoes

Woman caught with fake designer bags and shoes

Clondalkin

By Brendan Grehan A MOTHER-of-two caught with fake designer bags, clothes and shoes worth €5,000 received a four-month suspended sentence in Blanchardstown District ...

‘Very poor weather’ blamed for traffic jams

‘Very poor weather’ blamed for traffic jams

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By Aideen O'Flaherty TRAFFIC jams on the roads leading up to the Orlagh roundabout in Knocklyon, which increased following the roundabout being reduced ...

Centre aims to support 50 youths in jobs by 2022

Centre aims to support 50 youths in jobs by 2022

Ballyfermot

By Maurice Garvey CHERRY Orchard Equine Centre is aiming to support 50 youths per year in secure employment by 2022. It is one ...

Residents up in arms at opening of cul-de-sac

Residents up in arms at opening of cul-de-sac

Ballyfermot

By Maurice Garvey LONG-TERM residents in a cul-de-sac, say they were shocked to discover their road was to be opened up as part ...

Neilstown residents raise over €7,000 for local good causes

Neilstown residents raise over €7,000 for local good causes

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By Maurice Garvey RESIDENTS in Neilstown have raised over €7,000 in funds for local causes, and chief among the recipients was the autism ...