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Author: Chris Sweeney
Crash-victim’s dad wins out for son in battle with HSE
By Maurice Garvey A FATHER who spent nearly two years fighting health authorities to get appropriate treatment for his crash-victim son, attributed ...
‘Pure scumbags’ desecrated graves
By Maurice Garvey VANDALS destroyed over 30 graves at historic Bluebell Cemetery this week leaving numerous relatives in tears at the shock ...
Back-to-school costs a major source of stress
By Aideen O'Flaherty THE PRESIDENT of a local St Vincent de Paul (SVP) conference has said she has seen a “significant” increase ...
Coach points out benefits of Kick Start to Recovery
By Aideen O'Flaherty THE coach of a football programme, which consists of players who have mental health difficulties, wants to raise awareness about ...
Dog trials round up 50 teams for competitions
By Mary Dennehy LOCAL farmer Donie Anderson and his trusty sheepdog Jess will be among 50 teams competing in the annual Bohernabreena ...
Library celebrates 70 years of Ballyfermot with presentation and historical photo display
By Maurice Garvey BALLYFERMOT Library hosted an event on Saturday to commemorate National Heritage Week (August 18-26) and celebrate the area’s 70-year ...
‘Transformation’ leader praises work of charity
By Aideen O'Flaherty AN OPERATION Transformation leader, whose daughter has special needs, has spoken of his family’s excitement at meeting Republic of Ireland ...
Residents protest against proposed ‘devastating’ changes to bus routes for Chapelizod commuters
By Maurice Garvey HUNDREDS of residents took to the streets in Chapelizod last Saturday to protest proposed changes to the Dublin Bus ...
Dancing for the Pope at Festival of Families
By Aideen O'Flaherty STUDENTS from a local dance school performed alongside Riverdance in a performance for Pope Francis last Saturday, to the ...
‘In Defibs We Trust’ fundraiser in Corkagh
By William O'Connor THE Ciarán Carr Foundation will be turning Corkagh Park all the colours of the rainbow on Sunday, September 30. ...