Author: Ellen Gough

Cul-de-sac clash in Dáil over ‘deeply unpopular’ licence fee

Cul-de-sac clash in Dáil over ‘deeply unpopular’ licence fee

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Tallaght TD Paul Murphy has clashed with Communications Minister Patrick O’Donovan over abolishing the “deeply unpopular” TV licence fee. Minister O’Donovan said ...

‘Absolute monster of a build’ giving locals co-living concerns

‘Absolute monster of a build’ giving locals co-living concerns

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Residents in Kingswood have expressed concerns over “an absolute monster of a build” in their estate which they fear could be used ...

The ‘Matchbox’ mural brings the tram back to Tallaght village

The ‘Matchbox’ mural brings the tram back to Tallaght village

Tallaght

The “Matchbox” mural remembering the old Terenure to Blessington tram is now visible on the corner of Tallaght Main Street and the ...

Jake’s Amendment Bill passes unoppossed in Dáil

Jake’s Amendment Bill passes unoppossed in Dáil

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A bill introduced in the Dáil, calling for an amendment to the Coroner’s Act, in the name of a young boy from ...

Arts and culture go under the spotlight in ‘mapping exercise’

Arts and culture go under the spotlight in ‘mapping exercise’

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A countywide “cultural mapping exercise” is being undertaken by the South Dublin Arts Office to examine possible locations for new cultural facilities. ...

Messing about on the river

Messing about on the river

Ballyfermot

If anyone has been enjoying the recent good weather, it’s surely the kids taking part in this year’s Ballyfermot Youth Service summer ...

‘Dry side’ of Lucan Leisure Centre now completed – handover to take place shortly

‘Dry side’ of Lucan Leisure Centre now completed – handover to take place shortly

Lucan

Work has now been completed on the ‘dry side’ of the long-awaited Lucan Leisure Centre, though no official opening date has been ...

Homeowners to pay more in property tax

Homeowners to pay more in property tax

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Homeowners in south Dublin will see an increase in their Local Property Tax this year, despite a vote by councillors to reduce ...

Neighbourhood tension from apartment parking problems

Neighbourhood tension from apartment parking problems

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A major lack of parking spaces in a newly built apartment complex has given rise to tensions with neighbouring communities. There are ...

Escalating resources and ‘holistic approach’ needed for gang feuds

Escalating resources and ‘holistic approach’ needed for gang feuds

Clondalkin

Additional resources and a “holistic approach” are needed to tackle an escalating gang feud in Clondalkin. That’s according to Sinn Féin TD ...