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Author: Ellen Gough
Senior citizen plans for Cherry Orchard on hold
There are serious concerns that plans for a senior citizens’ accommodation and village centre in Cherry Orchard will not go ahead, as ...
Plans underway to develop creative educational workspaces at libraries
Plans are underway to develop makerspaces in three south Dublin libraries in the coming months. Ballyroan, Tallaght and North Clondalkin libraries have ...
Demand for ban on vape shops opening near schools
Calls have been made for tighter controls over vape shops opening in Dublin village centres, and for a ban of any vape ...
Open bins, brazen birds and Ballyer takeaways
A number of bins in Ballyfermot will be replaced over the summer to thwart seagulls pulling out food waste. Dublin City Council’s ...
177 home development plan for site in Rathcoole
Consultations are underway for a major residential development on a site that was the subject of a High Court action in 2023. ...
Trials of weed-killing methods will continue to be carried out
Council workers will continue to trial alternative weed-killing treatments in their efforts to phase out use of glyphosate. Glyphosate is the active ...
‘Postcard’ show garden wins Bloom award for students
A Dublin school took home a prize for their “postcard” show garden at Bord Bia Bloom 2025. Transition year students in St ...
Pamela Kearns honoured to be elected new Mayor of South Dublin
Labour councillor Pamela Kearns has been elected as Mayor of South Dublin County Council for the 2025/26 council term. Elected for the ...
€166,000 awarded in community and sports grants
Over €166,000 in community and sports development grants were awarded to local groups across South Dublin. A total of 87 grants, worth ...
Calls to review IPAS ‘billion dollar’ firms
There have been calls for a review of the legislation allowing “billion dollar” companies to change the use of buildings into IPAS ...